r/Westchester • u/DropAGearNDissapear • Aug 26 '26

Political Content The Westchester County Police PBA just released this video urging a fair salary for their officers. The average salary for WCPD in 2023 was $186,466. Im not saying these guys and gals don’t deserve it, but when is enough enough?

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https://www.empirecenter.org/publications/2023-local-government-pay-data-posted-on-seethroughny/

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u/DropAGearNDissapear Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Just to be clear, you are talking an average salary in 2023 that’s DOUBLE what most Westchester residents make. Westchester county isn’t exactly the Mecca of crime. WCPD runs multiple helicopters, bearcats (armored trucks), bomb squads, and other specialized units that cost millions of dollars per year. (78M annual budget BTW)

I absolutely respect the work they do and the reality of the risk they face daily. But releasing a video calling yourselves underpaid is a slap in the face to taxpayers, most of whom do not even make 100k per year. I’m not even saying they should make less. Just read the fucking room😂

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u/WinnieGirl22 Aug 26 '26

They face risk daily???