‘We have to take action’: Oakwood officials consider pay hike for starting police officers amid shortage - Gainesville Times

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‘We have to take action’: Oakwood officials consider pay hike for starting police officers amid shortage

Oakwood Police Department Sgt. Craig Wall prepares to leave the office Wednesday, June 8, 2022, during his shift. The department has lost half of its force because of low pay. - photo by Scott Rogers

06092022 COPS 1.jpg — Oakwood Police Department Sgt. Craig Wall prepares to leave the office Wednesday, June 8, 2022, during his shift. The department has lost half of its force because of low pay. - photo by Scott Rogers

The city of Oakwood is considering increasing starting pay for police officers by as much as 28% as the department grapples with a staffing shortage that has slashed its force by nearly half.