Troy, NY (June 17) – Mayor Mantello today announced the City of Troy and the Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. (PBA) have negotiated a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to the PBA contract after months of negotiations. The previous agreement expired in 2023.
Mayor Carmella Mantello said, “This agreement marks the beginning of a new era for our police department. The salaries for entry-level officers in Troy were considerably below market, and as a result, we are losing young officers to other cities, towns and state agencies. Through this agreement, we will be able to retain our qualified, trained officers.”
The MOA, which was passed by PBA membership with 90% of the votes, represents an overhaul of the salary structure for the Troy PBA. Hiring and retaining quality officers has become increasingly difficult for all law enforcement agencies in the Capital District and nationwide. As a result, Mayor Mantello paid particular attention to the starting pay for new officers, an element of the pay structure where the City of Troy had fallen far behind. Not only will the new agreement help with recruitment, but it will also help with retention by providing ample room for growth within the Department.
Further, the MOA contains two important policies. The first is a new camera recording policy for body-worn and fleet cameras (also called bodycam and dashcam). This comprehensive policy sets forth clear guidelines and responsibilities for the use of these important tools. The second policy is a new procedure for determination and review of benefits claimed following performance of duty injuries/illness. This policy also establishes, in certain circumstances, certain types of light duty.
Mayor Mantello would like to thank the PBA, Deputy Mayor, and Corporation Counsel for a productive and collaborative negotiation. The Mayor’s commitment to building a prideful and unified Troy remains strong, and this agreement represents a part of that unification. We are one step closer to a safer, cleaner Troy.
The new contract will be acted upon at the next City Council Finance and Special meetings on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
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