West Cleveland News

Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb has announced a pay increase of up to 14% for the city's police officers, effective January 1, 2024. This news comes as part of Mayor Bibb's commitment to improving public safety and investing in those who protect the community.

The announcement was made on October 13 by Mayor Bibb, alongside Capt. Jim O'Malley, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 8 president, and Detective Jeff Folmer, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association. However, City Council must still approve the pay increases for them to go into effect.

Union members have already approved the new amendments to their current collective bargaining agreement on October 12. These increases are being hailed as the largest in the city's modern history and will vary based on rank, with some officers receiving up to 14% more than their current salaries.

Mayor Bibb expressed his dedication to improving public safety and supporting police officers, stating, "Time and again, I've said that my Administration is committed to doing everything we possibly can to improve public safety by investing in those who protect us – our police officers. This is the latest example of that commitment."

The pay increase will position Cleveland Police Department's top patrol officers as the highest paid among the largest cities in the state. Their salaries will surpass those of officers in Akron, Canton, Toledo, Youngstown, Parma, and Lorain.

This pay increase marks a significant step towards recognizing the hard work and dedication of Cleveland's police officers and ensuring that they are fairly compensated for their service.