New Philadelphia police contract grants raises, some reforms

The contract drawn up by an arbitration panel includes officer pay raises of 2.75% for this year, 3.5% in 2022 and 2023. Officers will also get a one-time $1,500 bonus. The new awarded contract also comes with new police reform changes.

New Philadelphia police contract grants raises, some reforms

The more than 6,000 city officers will see raises of 2.75% this year and 3.5% in each of the next two years. City officials meanwhile promised more transparency in the disciplinary process a year after protests against police brutality rocked Philadelphia and the nation.