Philadelphia Police Receive Raises, Wellness Incentives As Part of New Contract

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and other city leaders have announced a panel of arbitrators has issued an interest arbitration award for the members of FOP Lodge #5.

The new two-year contract includes 3 percent pay increases in each year as well as a one-time bonus payment of $3,000. Officers will also be given one wellness day per fiscal year.

Read more in this CBS Philadelphia report.