Police Officers overwhelmingly approved a contract that gives them a 17% raise over four years. Members of the PBA approved the contract by 99.4%.

Under the agreement, the next Academy class will have a starting base salary of $40,361 and goes to $41,975 after graduation. When adding holiday pay, uniform allowance, and average night differential; a first-year Police Officer will have a total salary of $46,288 before overtime.

The base pay will increase every year to $76,488 after 5.5 years. When adding holiday pay, uniform allowance, average night differential, and longevity pay; a Police Officer with 5.5 years will earn $90,829 before overtime.