Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Sept. 9 that new police cadets will receive a $10,000 raise when hired by the Houston Police Department.
Whitmire said the raise and other additional incentives will help HPD to recruit and retain new officers. These incentives go into effect immediately.
- HPD cadets will get a base salary jump from $42,000 to $52,000.
- Cadets will also receive a $5,000 one-time incentive for completing the academy and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certification.
- The total cadet compensation increases to $57,000 in the first year.
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