FORT PIERCE — Contract negotiations between the city of Fort Pierce and its police officers’ association have reached an impasse after the city proposed eliminating raises and step increases for officers, citing anticipated budget challenges.
The Fort Pierce Police Officers Association announced the impasse following a fourth round of contract negotiations Nov. 5, which included representatives from the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association.
According to the association, the city’s proposal included no raises or step increases for officers. City representatives also indicated employees could potentially go two to three years without raises, the association said…