Although the Chicago Police Department's staffing troubles have led to increased shift hours, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says officers have an “incredible amount of” time off.
To be eligible for the one-time payment, state public safety workers, including California Highway Patrol and correctional officers, must have been employed as of Jan. 1 and continue through July 15.
Greenfield Police Officer Laura Gordon, who has been with the department since 1998, said she was stepping away to help prevent some newer officers from being furloughed amid budget cuts.
