I was out tonight with friends when this came across my e-mail. I’ll have a follow-up later.

Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police Vote In New Contract

(Indianapolis, IN) — The members of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police have approved a new contract with the City of Indianapolis after more than a year without one for former Indianapolis Police Department officers. The new contract runs from January, 2007 to December, 2010.

The base pay for all officers will remain the same as 2006, but in 2008 officers will get a three percent raise followed by a four percent raise in 2009 and five percent raise in 2010. Officers will also receive increases in longevity pay, matching city contributions to retirement savings in 2008 and no increase in health insurance premiums in 2007.

“The men and women of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are dedicated public servants who have been working without a contract for more than a year,” said Indianapolis FOP President Aaron Sullivan. “They accepted the contract offer made by the Sheriff and city officials because it was the best possible contract considering the administration’s priorities and resources. Now that the contract has been secured we can begin to address issues related to the merger and rising crime that are hindering law enforcement officers.”

Posted: 04|20|07 at 10:54 pm by Abdul Hakim-Shabazz
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