AKRON — Akron police officers could soon see a major pay increase, with a 14% raise over the next three years. Mayor Shammas Malik says it’s the largest pay hike in more than 30 years for the department.

The next step rests with the Akron City Council, which is scheduled to vote on the contract on October 27. If approved, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 and the City believe the agreement would mark a major milestone in supporting and retaining the city’s police officers.

The tentative contract covers 2025 through 2027, with pay raises starting retroactively in January 2025:

2025: 5% raise.

2026: 4.5% raise.

2027: 4.5% raise.

The mayor explained that while the raise is significant, it comes with budgeting challenges: "There are going to be hard questions that come from this, li

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