As the Cleveland Division of Police continues to struggle with staffing shortages, the city's patrol officers are still picking up the slack, in some cases earning as much as six figures in overtime.
CLEVELAND — As the Cleveland Division of Police continues to struggle with staffing shortages, the city's patrol officers are still picking up the slack, in some cases earning as much as six figures in overtime, according to an ongoing News 5 Investigation.The police department's top overtime earner once again made significantly more than Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. Patrol Officer Karl Lloyd's total compensation was $216,904.63 in 2022, which is close $29,648.
During the interview, Follmer also said the FAA requires a certain number of the city's police officers to be stationed at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at all times. Police officers who work at the airport also have to have a special security clearance. News 5 Investigators asked Cleveland police and city officials about the increase in overtime last year."The Cleveland Division of Police Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Unit, like specialized units across the entire Division of Police has experienced a decrease in staffing levels.
Patrol Officer Greg Hardy earned an additional $20,103.52 last year. On top of his base pay, he earned $86,854.17 in overtime, for a total compensation of $160,722.52. In 2021, he earned $140,619.We shared our initial findings with Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek, the longest-serving councilman in Cleveland's history. He is also the chairman the city's Public Safety Committee, which oversees the Cleveland Division of Police.
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