This is why we need to express our opinions to new/younger officers that do not know any better. Who approved this last contract? We should not give up anything!!!! Just because our "horrible mayor for life" offers us a raise does not mean that we should pay more for insurance or the use of our cars. Is this raise even the cost of living? We are losing money by accepting any contract that takes and gives. When I applied for the police department there were 1500 applicants for 20 jobs, now we are