Clarksville PD Pay Raise Urged Amid Vacancies
Key Questions
Why is Clarksville PD urging a pay raise?
Chief Burdine highlighted 56 vacancies and 83 officer losses in two years due to competition, presenting this at the April 2 council work session to advance FY2027 budget talks.
What is the current vacancy situation at Clarksville PD?
There are 56 vacancies, following 83 losses over the past two years.
What is on the City Council agenda related to this issue?
The April 6 agenda includes fire truck loan, water main bids, and hires, continuing FY2027 budget discussions on police raises from the April 2 work session.
Chief Burdine details 56 vacancies, 83 losses in 2 years at council; proposes $57k starting pay; April 2 workshop video and April 6 agenda (fire truck loan, water main bids, seasonal hires, Frosty Morn senior housing first reading 10-2 approval for 75-year SOCAYR lease/65 units) advance FY2027 budget talks on raises to combat competition. April 7 council agenda continues previews.