High PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Police Department Attrition and Compensation
Summary
A police union representative raised serious concerns about high officer turnover, noting that training recruits costs about $133,000 per officer and starting pay lags significantly behind rising minimum wage.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
High turnover costs estimated at $133,000 per officer lost.
✅Who benefits
Police department personnel and city residents relying on public safety services.
⚠️Who could be affected
City residents affected by police staffing shortages and slow response times.
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