Public Safety Pay Boosts and Cuts | Durham News

Lawmakers drop a late but major budget proposal that could deliver big pay bumps to public safety workers — including SBI, Alcohol Law Enforcement, and State Highway Patrol officers, with raises averaging over 20%, plus civilian staff. Correctional and probation officers also get significant raises after years of being underpaid. Sworn local officers get a $1,750 bonus to tackle staffing shortages. But the package also cuts 500+ state positions to save $40 million — officials say they’re vacant. Vote looms as this complex plan takes shape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7455f709c842b4bc