Fhp at least got something
The Florida Legislature finished the budgeting process last night at midnight. *As usual, salaries were one of the last decisions to be made.**
*Although, the Legislature did not provide across the board raises this year, they did provide the agency's request for a 5% critical market pay additive for Troopers in the following counties: Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas, Duval, Marion and Escambia.* Also, the previous Cost Area Differential (CAD) dollars in other locations remain in place.
*Additionally, a $2,000 pay additive may be provided for the following special duties:
- K-9 handlers;
- Felony Officers;
- Criminal Interdiction Officers;
- Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Officers:
- New recruits background checks and training and technology support officers;
- Drug recognition experts;
- hazardous material squad members;
- compliance investigation squad members;
- motorcycle officers.