OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the approval of a new contract for the Oswego Police Department through the Lake City Police Club.
The new agreement was negotiated over the last few months and recently approved by both the police union and the Oswego Common Council. The five-year agreement brings significant changes to department operations including a staffing restructure of the department, the introduction of 12 hour shifts rather than the current eight hour shift and substantial salary increases for every police officer.
The wages for police officers in Oswego will increase on average by approximately 30% over five years. A five-year patrol officer currently makes $67,000. Under the new contract, the same patrol officer will earn $88,000.
In exchange for the increase in wages, the union agreed to other items that would save the city money to help fund the raises. The city and union agreed to eliminate shift differential, holiday pay, changes in overtime call-ins and distribution, an insurance waiver reduction, and an increase in employee health insurance contributions. Monetary payouts for unused sick time were also eliminated for new hires.
Barlow said the switch to 12 hour shifts will allow for more officers on staff at one time, providing better coverage and allowing the city to automatically increase the number of foot patrols, bike patrols, special initiatives and enforcement details that previously were conducted on overtime.
Barlow also noted the 12...
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