Weekly Safety Report: Staffing Improvements and New Contract Impact Ithaca, NY

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office in Ithaca, New York, is experiencing improved staffing levels and is looking to fill new positions funded by the county legislature. Meanwhile, the Ithaca Police Department has officially implemented a new contract, resulting in increased starting and top base pay for officers. This contract, the department's first in a decade, will remain in effect until the end of 2026.

Sheriff Osborne looks to fill some positions as staff levels improve

1037qcountry.com01-03-2024

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office has seen fluctuations in staffing levels over the past few years. However, with the funding of new positions by the county legislature, Sheriff Derek Osborne is now seeking to fill these vacancies.

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IPD 's new contract officially in effect

rewind1077.com01-01-2024

The Ithaca Police Department has officially started operating under a new contract. The contract, finalized between the city and Ithaca PBA in October, includes increased starting pay for officers, exceeding $74,000, and a top base pay of over $100,000. This marks the department's first new contract in ten years, and it will remain in effect until the end of 2026.

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