Some aldermen said the pay increases were too generous while not going far enough to include police accountability measures in the contract language. Only core accountability issues have been resolved. I have no idea what the guidelines are for spending the federal relief money, Catanzara added. Its been passed, were going to be moving forward, and were going to continue our negotiations with the FOP that ultimately will lead to arbitration on additional measures or some workload changes, as well as other additional reforms that I think are critically important to get into the contract.. The Department of Justice criticized the ban on investigating anonymous complaints in a 2017 investigation of the CPD, saying it meant many allegations were never made for fear of retaliation. The remaining $42.3 million will come from corporate fund resources, according to the mayors three-year financial plan. 0000095565 00000 n Over 30 police officers gathered to mourn the loss of Ella French, and offer their support for Ella Frenchs partner, whom is currently in critical condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center. If you check our budget, weve been tucking money away for this, little by little, every year. The retroactive pay would cost about $365 million, according to the city. The Chicagos U.S. attorneys office confirmed that the weapon connected to Danzy was recovered from the scene where Officer French was killed, and her partner was severely injured. The contract calls for rank-and-file officers to receive a 10.5% retroactive pay raise and another 9.5% bump through January 2025, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. 0000000016 00000 n I told them over and over again, `Were not gonna talk about money unless we talk about accountability. Im happy with the progress that weve made on reform and accountability. He said many of the reforms that the Black Caucus identified in a resolution following the police murder of Laquan McDonald have been included and that additional reforms could be negotiated later: And its true that the police do stand a benefit. Although the contract includes what Vallas has called core accountability issues, more controversial disciplinary changes must still be negotiated and may end up in arbitration., Despite the $600 million tab, Vallas has argued the contract should not require an increase in taxes. Duty availability pay will be offered "retroactively" from July 2017 to all officers whose probation period has ended after 18 months. Ald. Its not because were taking em to the cleaners. These defund-the-police policies swept the nation last year with mayors across the nation promising to cut police spending, reduce manpower, and reallocate the funds to social programs. ;YHdQ +n(5G;#:|Zz-iC?V*Jq%NX~jRteDN:`8HvND^#rVGo/Fwb/%z-:aO }*> !Hp:mz"g4lS5q,Jh^w$hODjc]\}}WNQDh1)WQ;zdD7[l)u^--$' :oO tu3FCye1)tK5%EE+Ih\U09&t@\^#&Q1Z_TT0tpKN4*+\g?1_@ A state budget with firm fiscal foundation that shows tremendous progress? Or a cynical election-year ploy to buy votes? 0000002666 00000 n Police Reports. Police would get another 9.5% in raises going forward into. Catanzara said he has no idea how much money, if any, the city has squirreled away for the retroactive pay raise. Indiana Man Charged With Scheming to Straw Purchase Firearm Allegedly Used To Shoot Two #ChicagoPolice Officers, One Fatally https://t.co/iAtdnxwqzN, Tom Ahern (@TomAhernCPD) August 9, 2021. The agreement gives members a 20 percent raise over its eight-year life and stretches retroactively to the last contracts expiration in July 2017. As for where the rest of the money will come from, Catanzara said its not his problem. The City Council voted to approve a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Police Departments 1,2000 rank-and-file employees, bringing an end to a four-year stalemate in negotiations. Phone: 312-201-9066 | Email: [emailprotected] Ald. Have we forgotten the cases of Adam Toledo, of Anjanette Young or Laquan McDonald? Chicago Mayor to Police: Get Vaccinated by Sunday or Lose Pay. The new agreement means police officers below the rank of sergeant with 10 years` service will receive an annual salary of $33,570. Critics of the Chicago Police Department contend both of those provisions have been used by officers to uphold a code of silence that prevents officers guilty of misconduct from being disciplined. Mike Rodriguez, 22nd, said officers should be required to disclose outside jobs theyre working after they get off shift or on their days off. The proposal would grants officers 20% raises over eight years, 10.5% of it retroactive to 2017, when the last FOP contract expired. It is also unclear whether officers will be required to disclose whether they work a second job and how many hours they worked. 0000095753 00000 n It provides, I think, a very responsible financial package to the rank-and-file members.. 0000003244 00000 n Jim Franczek, the citys longtime chief labor negotiator, acknowledged the city did not get the requirement it sought compelling officers to disclose secondary employment or hours worked at those second jobs. By Richard Garcia. Sign up for The Spin to get the top stories in politics delivered to your inbox weekday afternoons. Chicago police contract with 20% pay raise approved by city council. Read The Daily Lines full coverage of Tuesdays City Council meeting here. Danzy appeared in federal court on August 9th under charges of conspiracy to violate federal firearm laws, knowingly transferring a firearm to an out-of-state resident and knowingly disposing of a firearm to a convicted felon. Thats how long police officers have been waiting for a pay raise during what was the longest labor stalemate in Chicago history. Proceeds get reinvested into having active, retired and wounded officers, their families and supporters tell more of these stories. The new pact with the FOP, which expires in 2025, includes more than $360 million in retroactive pay raises for officers who waited since 2017 for a new contract. Mayor Lori Lightfoot stood by the agreement, pledging to continue to fight for more police reforms in ongoing negotiations with the FOP, even if that means ultimately going to arbitration. Officers will also be asked. Your vote matters, so we ask every member to fill out the ballot and promptly return it, the union said in a tweet. Eight aldermen rejected the deal. |.W3i029ra|Krtd iYGIEX'vXC. The alderman cruised to a fourth term, nabbing almost 88 percent of the vote. I am pleased that we finally got it done. Two suspects have been charged, and a third is not charged due to lacking evidence, regarding the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the non-fatal shooting of her partner that occurred on August 7th. Retroactive to 2017 and ending in 2025, the proposed deal must be ratified by police officers and the Chicago City Council before it takes effect. A third suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of one Chicago Police officer and non-fatal shooting of another earlier in August, with officials identifying the officer that was killed while conducting a traffic stop. Michael Rodriguez(22nd),Ald. Mayor Lightfoot said she supported the new police pact, but that more work needed to be done: We fought hard to get this contract done, and in my view, it took way too long, but thats water under the bridge now. The second suspect charged in the incident was identified as 22-year-old Eric Morgan, who was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and obstruction of justice. The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police is a non-profit organization that was formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 17, 1915 Latest News This letter contains the information we received from the city today in regards to the Retro Pay any questions should be directed to policepayroll@chicagopolice.org The Chicago City Council has approved a new 8-year contract for police that provides police with a 20% raise over eight years, with just over half of that coming in retroactive pay. Lightfoot modeled the proposal deal for rank-and-file officers on the contract approved in 2020 with the union that represents police brass, including sergeants, lieutenants and captains. So we feel prepared to manage the expense that will be incurred. "We fought hard to get this contract done, and in my view, it took way too long, but that's water under the bridge now. September 15, 2021 by POL Staff . Police would get another 9.5% in raises going forward into 2025. Going forward, that pay will be available after 18 months, instead of 42. One provision will require officers to file paperwork each time they point a gun at someone, even if they dont fire. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had endorsed the deal ahead of the vote. Jason Ervin(28th), who chairs the Aldermanic Black Caucus, appealed to his colleagues by asking them to consider what brings the most benefit for citizens when weighing a vote on the agreement. Just over half of that total pay increase, or 10.5%, is retroactive through 2021, and the remaining 9.5% of salary increases will occur over the next four years. Effective 31 August 2020 The Customer Service Counter have revised hours until further notice: 0000001301 00000 n Although the contract was four years in the making, the negotiations are not complete. Rosario Ibarra, Mexicos champion of the disappeared, has died at 95, Cook County judge refused to speak with police investigating another judge, Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in the April runoff, No major damage reported as tornadoes briefly touch down in Joliet, Naperville, Progressive leaders can blame themselves if Garcia or Johnson fail to make mayoral runoff, Blackhawks trade Patrick Kane to Rangers in era-ending move, Oscar predictions: Signs point to Everything turning to gold. It's no stretch. Ald. Prior to his law enforcement career, Scott was an award-winning journalist and recipient of two Keystone Press Awards. Garcia is a conservative commentator and writer with a social media following of forty thousand. Using savings from a debt refinancing prudently matches one-time revenues to a one-time expense, but taking the savings up-front will force the city to either cut or find new sources of revenue, Msall has said. Weve built into the contract some other resources to help support our men and women around health and wellness.. Mr. McKenna had been Chairman of We welcome any questions and feedback about the content of this blog. The executive board of the Fraternal Order of Police has overwhelmingly approved a new eight-year contract, setting the stage for a ratification vote by rank-and-file Chicago police officers in line for a 20% pay raise, more than half of it retroactive. The retroactive pay raise for firefighters and paramedics cost taxpayers $96 million, and were three times their size and we got an extra year, FOP President John Catanzara noted Monday. The tentative agreement for rank-and-file officers gives them the same economic package as the deal approved by police supervisors and members of the firefighters union, according to the mayors office, but includes an additional 0.5% average annual pay raise. Its important to have a goal. Mayor Lightfoot approached the officers but, in solidarity, they all stood up, and turned their back on the mayor. The accountability measures include the following: The accountability measures approved in this contract address several of the recommendations related to the collective bargaining agreement issued by the Police Accountability Task Force in 2016. That finally changed when City Hall announced the deal Monday afternoon after it had been reported by the Sun-Times and after ballots starting going out to rank-and-file officers who still must ratify the deal. The agreement is an eight-year contract that runs from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2025 with a total 20% base salary increase over the term of the agreement. Arbitration can be a little bit of a crapshoot, Lightfoot said, adding we have to keep pushing for the things that we know are right.. The tentative agreement would prohibit the names of complainants from being disclosed to officers until immediately prior to their interview, which typically comes at the end of an investigation. No longer allowing officers to change their stories after reviewing bodycam video of an incident. The Chicago City Council is expected to consider the new contract next week for the Chicago Police Department, shown here investigating the scene of a shooting on Sept. 1, 2021. does include various police accountability measures, Column: Creed III is right on time, says stars Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors. Chicago Police Department website All Emergencies: CALL 911 (TTY 911) Anti-Gun Enforcement Telephone: 877.CPD.GUNS (877.273.4867) Bomb & Arson Hotline Telephone: 773.533.FIRE (773.533.3473) CAPS Implementation Office Telephone: 312.745.5900 Drug Hotline Telephone: 800.CRACK44 (800.272.2544); TTY: 312.747.3673 Mayor poses question to casino opponents: Do you want your taxes raised? Byron Sigcho-Lopez(25th),Ald. Duty availability pay will be offered retroactively from July 2017 to all officers whose probation period has ended after 18 months. The Chicago City Council convened Tuesday to consider approving a new contract with the Fraternal Order of Police, among other matters. In addition, officers can now be rewarded for reporting misconduct of other officers. During landmark debate last week on civilian police oversight, Catanzara told the Sun-Times the new eight-year contract includes a host of accountability reforms Lightfoot has long demanded. Get unprecedented access to some of the most powerful stories that the media refuses to show you. Statement on the Passing of Andrew McKenna Sr. Cook County FY2023 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations, City of Chicago FY2023 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations. A new state law bans police unions collective bargaining agreements to require complainants to sign an affidavit when filing a complaint against a police officer. With so much stuff happening in the world on social media, its easy for things to get lost. Budget officials have also said they plan to come up with the remainder of the money through a debt refinancing maneuver. This proposed contract acknowledges the valuable contributions that Chicago police officers make to neighborhoods all across the city, Lightfoot said in a statement. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of the 35th Ward said: I fear that once we give the FOP that big pay raise, which is going to be very costly and its going to come at a major big cost to taxpayers. Chicago police officers in the Rogers Park neighborhood on Sept. 7. Money was not the biggest concern at the City Council meeting, ABC7 reports. Jason Ervin (28th), who chairs the City Council Black Caucus, urged his colleagues to support the deal, acknowledging it is "not a finished product on police reform," but saying it takes important steps to improving accountability for police officers. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and her policies, have stretched the Chicago Police Department razor thin, and put the lives of officers needlessly at risk. The Hawks barely avoided being shut out in a 4-1 defeat Tuesday. Early results showed Lee and her top challenger, Anthony Ciaravino, each with about 30% of the vote; In the 12th Ward, Anabel Abarca was trailing her challenger, Julia Ramirez. The frustration stems from the mayors defund-the-police policies that put the lives of officers in jeopardy. I think we need to get all of the protections that we're looking for, all of the reforms we're looking for," said Ald. Its important to have a goal. At an unrelated event Monday afternoon, Lightfoot said a new deal should have been reached long ago with officers, but union negotiators didnt get serious until a few weeks ago. In person, at Central Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan, 1st Floor, Room 1043, 8:00am - 3:00pm. The deal's overall price tag will top $600 million. It is a document which ensures that both parties can find common ground, work with one another to achieve mutual goals," she said. Police Records & Procedures | Chicago Police Department Police Records & Procedures Home > Inside CPD > Police Records & Procedures The Records Customer Service Section is located at 3510 South Michigan Avenue. States must work together to end HIV epidemic. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Representatives of the mayors office did not respond to questions about whether a provision in the 2012 deal that allows officers to wait 24 hours before speaking with investigators is included in the proposed agreement. The council Workforce Development Committee on Tuesday approved the deal Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing with FOP Local 7 without dissent. The mayor also acknowledged some items could face arbitration. The new pact with the FOP, which expires in 2025, will cost Chicago taxpayers a total of approximately $600 million, including more than $360 million in retroactive pay raises. FOP negotiator Paul Vallas said what he calls core accountability issues, are dealt with in the tentative contract, more controversial disciplinary changes must still be negotiated. CHICAGO, IL The Council approved a $600 million contract on Tuesday with the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, including 20% raises for Chicago police officers who worked for years without one. That would be handled in a separate deal, he said. Franczek noted the Illinois General Assembly strengthened the citys hand by abolishing the requirement that complaints against police officers include a sworn affidavit. This is a reasonable deal for the taxpayers of the city, Lightfoot said. Maria Hadden(49th) prefaced her no vote on the agreement by saying she didnt oppose the contractspay increases, butshe think city leadersneed to hold out and finish the agreement.. When the comment period closes, CPD will then review and consider your comments before finalizing the policy and placing the directive in effect. FOP President John Catanzara had said last summer the union was only willing to agree to dropping the requirement if the city dropped the residency requirement and allowed officers to strike. Thats the only person were pointing the finger at today. Hundreds of Portland business owners tell city hall they are fed up, done passively waiting for help. But I think the larger benefit is for the citizens of the city of Chicago, which has a fair contract, a more responsive police force.. Re: Contributions to Deferred Compensation Plan from Retroactive Pay Increase Checks The Civic Federation is saddened by the news of the death of Andrew J. McKenna, a longtime civic, business, philanthropic and sports leader in Chicago and supporter and friend of the Civic Federation. Even so, top mayoral aides have touted the contract for the financial stability it provides. 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