CONYERS — Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook says the city needs to take a closer look at police officer salaries to remain competitive with surrounding law enforcement agencies, emphasizing that strong training programs and a positive department culture may not be enough to attract and retain officers.
During the Nov. 4 City Council meeting, Alsobrook raised concerns about compensation at the Conyers Police Department after attending the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference, where she participated in discussions about law enforcement training, officer safety, emergency preparedness, and recruitment. She said the experience reinforced her appreciation for the training and procedures already in place at the Conyers Police Department.
Alsobrook said the city and Rockdale County rank near the bottom of metro Atlanta law enforcement agencies in compensation, citing positions of approximately 26th and 27th in a regional comparison…