Could Pay Cuts Make Police Leave?
May 14, 2009 | Virginia News
Lynchburg, VA - Could Lynchburg's skinnier budget impact public safety? A police advocacy group worries the city's 3% pay cut could drive good, needed officers away. The concern is officers can get a better deal somewhere else, meaning higher pay and better benefits. They say holding on to experienced officers is critical to keeping the streets safe.
Last year, violent crime in Lynchburg rose 7.4%. This year, the officers hired to fight it will be making less.
