The Novato Police Department says it is struggling to maintain full staffing as nearby municipalities offer higher pay for officers.
A Novato police vehicle outside the Novato Police Department headquarters in Novato, Calif., on Friday, March 25, 2022.
“It’s pay, 100%. That’s what they are telling us,” Naugle said. “You’ve got to pay your bills. As things get more expensive that gets even harder. People are only willing to work in a good environment for so long if they don’t make enough money.” Then the officers can work on their own during a probationary period that can last a year to 18 months.
City Manager Amy Cunningham called staffing and retention a citywide problem. In the span of seven years, the numerical equivalent of the city’s workforce has turned over. “Retaining employees citywide is critical to quality service delivery and the City Council’s strategic plan supports this goal through a number of initiatives,” Cunningham said, “including organizational and compensation studies, and efforts to improve fiscal sustainability such as the proposed locally controlled sales tax measure the council has unanimously decided to place on the November 2024 ballot for voters to consider.
Shaw said the department supports the measure, noting that more money in city coffers could result in a more competitive pay range and improve retention.
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