ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners is considering a $2.3 million proposal this week to significantly increase pay for the department’s command staff.
Police board officials say the move is essential to help retain experienced leaders and remain competitive with other departments amid ongoing staffing shortages.
The proposal is scheduled for a vote during the board’s June 3 meeting. It would raise salaries for command staff and go into place on July 1. Under the new plan, lieutenants would get a bump of 16%, captains would rise 18%, majors would increase by 20%, and lieutenant colonels would receive a 22% increase…