03/25/2026
🚨 BRPD is about to become the highest-paid department in Louisiana.
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Here’s what’s happening:
💰 Historic Raise: Mayor-President Sid Edwards proposed a 15% pay increase for sworn officers.
📈 The Numbers: Starting salary jumps from $40,906 to $58,000 (hitting $65k after year one).
🛡️ Filling the Gap: BRPD is currently 200 officers short; this move aims to stop the movement to other cities.
🎷 Beating the Competition: This pay scale would top New Orleans, Lafayette, and Shreveport.
🚑 EMS Next: Pay increases for Emergency Medical Services are confirmed to be following closely behind.
The goal? A safer Baton Rouge by actually investing in the people who protect it.
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