Edison Township Looking To Boost Police Pay for School Security and Extra Work

Local officials plan to raise the hourly rate for police working extra shifts and school security. The proposed increase, from $50 to $80, will face Township Council review on Sept. 25.

Traffic control would see the biggest jump. Day shifts could pay $100, while night work might reach $110. The split occurs at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., marking clear boundaries between rates.

Officers putting in overtime would see better rewards. After eight hours, they'd pocket an extra $10 hourly. Last-minute calls, those with less than two hours' notice before the week starts, would bring a premium bump from $5 to $10.

When schools can't find enough special law officers, they'd match the new $80 rate for security work. This marks a significant rise from the current $50 standard.

Assignment control stays with the top brass. The chief maintains authority over which qualified officers take extra shifts. Yet they might bring in outside help to manage the scheduling maze.

Rules still demand police presence when streets get blocked. Construction sites, public gatherings, and similar disruptions need trained eyes watching over pedestrians and cars.

Should this first draft pass muster, residents can speak their minds at the Oct. 8 council gathering. The public's voice matters in shaping these changes.