Finances

In his budget proposal, Gov. Larry Hogan has pledged to raise police funding by $150 million

Others suggested that too many specialized units have taken away from patrol

The contract will increase police spending by $133 million over three years, "ultimately helping keep Philadelphians safer," the mayor said

A 40-8 vote cemented the deal between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the FOP after years of tense negotiations

Using funds allocated to Kern County from the American Rescue Plan Act, thousands of county workers now stand to receive $3,000 bonuses

When the city council cut $150 million last year, they were warned that many officers would end up working overtime anyway

The decision came after a neighboring city began offering $5,000 recruitment bonuses to any officer in the state

Police officials say they've tried increasing pay, offering financial incentives for certain shifts and offering more promotions

Many merchants offer special discounts to LEOs as a "thank you" for their service

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Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the money would help cover a small percentage of the overtime shifts amid an officer shortage and costs associated with the trial of Derek Chauvin

The bonuses will go to more than 170,000 firefighters, EMS providers and police officers across the state

Overtime was temporarily suspended to combat economic loss related to the pandemic

The agency set aside $2 billion to reimburse families affected by deaths related to the pandemic

The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for spending Florida's share of American Rescue Plan funds