San Francisco police officers will receive a pay bump after the city and the Police Officers Association reached a tentative deal. The deal would increase officers’ pay by a 14% pay raise over the next four years. In addition to the pay increase, the deal includes a retention bonus of 3% for officers with at least five years of service. Negotiations began in January, and it included mediation between the parties. “This agreement is a balanced one,” Louis Wong, the President of the SFPOA said in a press release. It provides meaningful improvements that recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism of our officers, while also being fiscally responsible at a time when San Francisco is facing a significant budget deficit.” The San Francisco Police Department has faced staffing shortages and issues retaining officers. The mayor has made public safety a top priority, so pay raises to compete with other departments don’t come as a surprise. NBC Bay Area’s Ginger Conejero Saab has the full report in the video above. ...read more read less