JURISDICTION

THE MONEY

THE DETAILS

Beaumont, Texas Fire Department

• 12% increase at signing
• October 2009, 5%
• October 2010, 4%
• October 2011, 4%

• None given.

Boca Raton, Florida Police Department

• 2007, 5.0%
• 2008, 5.0%
• 2009, 5.0%

• In-house review of promotions replaces more costly practice of using an outside panel.

Hanford, California Police Department

• January 2008, 4%
• April 2008, 3%
• July 2008, 2%
• October 2008, 1%
• January 2009, 2%
• April 2009, 2%
• January 2010, 2%
• July 2010, 3%

• Under new contract, education and P.O.S.T. incentives phased in up to 7.5%.
• Longevity in 2009 at 5% for 10 years.

Lodi, California Fire Department

• July 2007, 8%
• January 2008, 4.5%
• January 2009, 3.5 to 5%, depending on CPI

• Vacation time in excess of six days may be cashed out annually.

Ramapo, New York Police Department

• 4% annual increases from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010.

• Under the new contract, the Town switches from a self-insurance plan to New York State’s Empire Plan.

Stamford, Connecticut Police Department

• 3% annual increases from July 2005 to July 2008.

• Under new contract, which was implemented by an arbitration board, officers would contribute more toward their health insurance coverage (approximately $1,000 more per year for full family coverage).
• Arbitrator rejected union’s request that City pay for full health insurance coverage for officers under the age of 55 who retire with 25 years of service.
• Decision gave police same raise as other city employees.