On July 14, the City of Albuquerque announced a 5% pay increase for APD officers, which will be followed by an additional 4% raise the following year. APD Chief Harold Medina expressed his support for this initiative, stating that the raises send a powerful message demonstrating the city's support for its officers.
“Mayor Keller’s investment in our police officers puts us in a great position as we work to recruit new officers and keep the hard-working officers who are putting in the hard work every day to keep Albuquerque safe,” APD Chief Harold Medina said, according to a press release. “This 5% raise with another 4% next year sends a strong message that we support our officers. They deserve all the support we can give them.”
According to a press release from the City of Albuquerque, under a newly signed contract by Mayor Tim Keller and union leaders today, APD officers will be granted a 5% pay increase, reinforcing the department's status as the highest-paying law enforcement agency in the state.
“Fighting crime continues to be our top priority. That means we have to support the officers we have and work to expand the department,” Mayor Tim Keller said, according to the press release. “Our investments are paying off with more people signing up to join the force and more officers choosing stay with APD.”
The approved 5% pay raise for APD officers will go into effect the first pay period following the ratification of the deal by members of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association. This salary increase will be applicable for sworn officers during the budget year that commenced this month and extends until June 2024. Moreover, there is a minimum 4% salary increase scheduled for the subsequent budget year, starting in July 2024 according to the press release.
The contract is currently headed to the Albuquerque City Council for final approval.