Overview: Bill Number: PR 26-0307, Title: Salary Schedule Changes for Non-Union, Uniformed Police Officials of the Metropolitan Police Department Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, Status: Resolution R26-0195, Effective from Sep 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 010635, Introduced: September 16, 2025, Classification: resolution
Purpose and Intent: The Salary Schedule Changes for Non-Union, Uniformed Police Officials of the Metropolitan Police Department Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 aims to provide emergency authorization for adjustments to the salary schedule for certain non-union, uniformed police officials within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The resolution is intended to address immediate compensation needs and ensure the department's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.
Key Provisions:
- Declares an emergency situation regarding the compensation of non-union, uniformed police officials in the MPD
- Authorizes the Mayor to implement changes to the salary schedule for these positions, effective immediately
- Directs the Mayor to submit a revised salary schedule to the Council for review and approval within 30 days
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are the non-union, uniformed police officials within the MPD, who would receive adjustments to their compensation. The resolution is intended to improve the department's ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel, which could have a positive impact on public safety and community relations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This resolution has already been approved and is currently in effect, having been published in the District of Columbia Register on September 17, 2025. The Mayor is now required to submit a revised salary schedule to the Council for review and approval within the next 30 days.
