The Myth of the Hero Cop

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2. No its not and in each city they make substantially more than most

professions that require educations.

Top base pay $78,026; total compensation $88,096 including top base pay, longevity pay, holiday pay and uniform allowance as of 7/31/2012. (Future contracts will be negotiated between NYC and the PBA.) This does not include night differential or overtime.

Starting salary
1st yr $45,673.63 after 5.5yrs $88,096.45

Additional Benefits

10 Paid vacation days during first & second year
13 Paid vacation days during third, fourth & fifth year
27 Paid vacation days after 5 years of service
Unlimited sick leave with full pay
A choice of paid medical programs
Prescription, dental, and eyeglass coverage
Annuity fund

Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K and I.R.A.
Optional retirement at one half salary after 22 years of service
Annual $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund (upon retirement)
Annual banking of $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund after 22 years of service (if not retiring)
Excellent promotional opportunities
Educational opportunities
Additional benefits are available to military personnel.


http://www.nypdrecruit.com/#benefits







The problem is cops keep portraying themselves as heroes ..and they are rarely in positions where split second decisions are made.
Slate is not part of the problem. Pointing out that cops are full of shit for the purposes of exonerating themselves or reaping undeserved hero worship is only the problem of police who desperately want to keep that narrative going.
The problem at this point is that the police absolutely refuse to admit the have a problem...that alone would go a long way to stopping the insanity.