Comments on: Santa Monica police a case study in excessive pay driven from top down

By: Darius

Darius — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:35:04 +0000

In reply to eck.

Actuall there are cops making 700k:
https://govsalaries.com/salaries/police-officer-salary

By: CitizenQ

CitizenQ — Thu, 11 May 2017 03:33:29 +0000

This is what is has evolved to. Police and Fire have for decades whined for more and more, and now they load their wheel barrows with the public treasury gold and take it home. At least the crooks who steal it from you do it “honestly.”

By: J-Cop

J-Cop — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:42:36 +0000

The comments here are pretty laughable. Hate cops all you want, if you actually read the article, only a handful of people made over 200k who weren’t command staff (aka: Put in a substantial portion of their lives into law enforcement). Out of the 28-people making that money, they basically show the highest-level commanders making most of that money. So basically, if we compare a business CEO and executives (who have no education requirements mind you) of a 205-person business, they make substantially more! Yet, for some reason if the police department manages the same amount of people, and gets paid way less, they are vilified. Get over yourselves. If you want to work hard, make a good living, and serve something bigger than yourselves, then sign up and make the money too. Otherwise, don’t complain when someone is willing to run towards the sound of gun fire while you run to hide.

Yes, I’m a police officer. Yes, I am thankful for having a well-paid job especially after serving in the military (Marines) and having my master’s degree. Despite the stereotypes, no one wants to shoot anyone at my police department, and almost everyone has some form of advanced degree.

By: Ted Steele, CEO

Ted Steele, CEO — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:54:02 +0000

In reply to Donkey. What does Ragwis stand for again?

By: Tough Love

Tough Love — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:47:26 +0000

In reply to eck. $200K? Try $75K.

By: NTHEOC

NTHEOC — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:26:12 +0000

Let’s see what would happen if there was no Cops union.
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You would probably see a lot less cops on the streets and higher crime rates all around! Police depts would be run similar to a Walmart type security force. Man, you sovereign citizens are crazy!!!!!!

By: NTHEOC

NTHEOC — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:20:29 +0000

There is no (I repeat NO) cop that is worth more than $200K a year. This is f**ing rediculous –
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Hey if they put in the hours then they deserve it!!

By: eck

eck — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:36:44 +0000

In reply to LetitCollapse.

I agree with your cops comments – way, way overpaid. Better check your metaphors though. Look into how much physicians are getting these days. Not so much. Especially in light of the $500K or so they needed to get to practice medicine. BTW, I’m not in the med business – a retired engr.

By: eck

eck — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:30:15 +0000

In reply to Rex the Wonderdog!. Amen

By: eck

eck — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:29:11 +0000

There is no (I repeat NO) cop that is worth more than $200K a year. This is f**ing rediculous. This way, eay above what you could get qualified people for. Cops are paid way too much relative to the market. Let’s see what would happen if there was no Cops union.