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Grand Coteau Police Pay Raise | Lafayette Louisiana News
Grand Coteau, Louisiana, is locked in a staffing battle as its police chief warns that nearby towns are poaching applicants with better starting pay. Instead of boosting new hire salaries, the town council opted for a universal $1.50 hourly raise for all officers, effective July 1st — a move aimed at retaining current officers and attracting new ones, while the mayor stresses fiscal responsibility. With steady revenue from nearby interstate areas, the town hopes to avoid layoffs and still invest in its force, highlighting the tough balancing act small departments face in competing for talent…
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