Charlotte Police Officers Receive $1,750 Bonus From State Funding This Week – Country 103.7

Charlotte Police Officers Receive $1,750 Bonus From State Funding This Week  Country 103.7

Thanks to a state compensation program lawmakers approved, eligible Charlotte police officers will receive a $1,750 bonus each on Thursday, The Charlotte Observer reported. On Monday, the Charlotte City Council officially accepted more than $3.1 million from the state to pay for the bonuses, and the city of Charlotte won't use any of its funds for the one-time payments to law enforcement personnel.The money will be split among 1,405 officers, 167 sergeants, and 96 command staff, according to the City of Charlotte Meeting Agenda. Not only will officers receive the $1,750 bonus, but the funds will also help with payroll taxes. In addition, part-time officers will receive a prorated amount from the funds.

These bonuses are separate from the officers' regular yearly salary.Lawmakers at the General Assembly wrote the bonuses into this year's state budget, and Gov. Josh Stein signed the budget bill into law in July.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation manages the program. Thanks to a state compensation program lawmakers approved, eligible Charlotte police officers will receive a $1,750 bonus each on Thursday, The Charlotte Observer reported. On Monday, the Charlotte City Council… Thanks to a state compensation program lawmakers approved, eligible Charlotte police officers will receive a $1,750 bonus each on Thursday, The Charlotte Observer reported. On Monday, the Charlotte City Council officially accepted more than