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It’s time for the salary of police officers be revised
It’s time for the salary of police officers be revised
Dear Editor
I know police officers have come under criticism for breaches. However, I would not paint all with the same brush. It is not an easy life for police officers many of whom face threats to their life and some have died in the performance of their duties.
Ever so often, Police Officers are transferred to other locations and sometimes into the interior. Under those circumstances, they must support themselves and their homes and this is obviously difficult. Also cost-of-living in the interior is far higher than on the coast. It is time we appreciate that $100,000 can in no way be adequate compensation. It is time the salary of the police be revised with the lower bracket receiving a far higher compensation package. Also, the allowance given to the police who has to work away from home and especially those who are live in interior locations should be substantially increased.
When citizens have a problem, it is the police that they call. I call upon the administration to address this issue so that the police can earn a living wage. The police do not have a union, so someone needs to speak out on their behalf.
Sincerely
Rajendra Bisessar
(It’s time for the salary of police officers be revised)
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