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Re:Minneapolis City Council members announce intent to disba... by noughtme on Sunday June 07, 2020 @06:59PM (#23451823)
It’s important to note these provisions are given to police in lieu of salary increases. Citizens and elected officials could choose to raise police wages, attract better candidates and not substitute legal concessions for salary increases. When cities are trying to cut costs, these “free” provisions can seem like a no brainer, as opposed to giving in to wage increases.
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Re:Minneapolis City Council members announce intent to disba... by vkou on Sunday June 07, 2020 @08:45PM (#23452452)
1. I don't begrudge the police union for negotiating for all this. It's their job, just like it's the job of my city to play hardball with negotiations.

2. Police are some of our best paid public servants.

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