Elected officials in Louisville, Ky., approved a controversial police union contract Thursday, as the city continued to face backlash from the police killing of Breonna Taylor and a lack of charges in connection with her death.
The Metro Council approved the three-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police in a 16-10 vote. Opponents voiced concerns with officer accountability and transparency related to investigations and discipline, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported.
Some council members said they approved the contract to attract quality officers.The starting salary for officers will increase from $35,000 to $45,000, and benefits will improve.
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