Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) was recently appointed to the Compensation of Police and Sheriffs (COPS) Task Force by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. The responsibility of the COPS Task Force is to examine the compensation needs of law enforcement officers and to consider ways to encourage retention and attract service in the field.
Wilkinson, who represents the 50th Senate District says he’s honored to be chosen to serve on the task force.
“Law enforcement officers across our state are given the hefty task of protecting our lives and property,” says Wilkinson. “This task force represents our state’s commitment to helping meet and exceed our officer’s needs for everything they do to maintain our safety and security.”
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“The service and dedication of our law enforcement officials is nothing short of heroic,” says Lt. Governor Cagle. “We must make every effort to ensure local compensation packages are both competitive and fair to those who protect and serve.”
Cagle says COPS will help local governments identify ways to “maximize their support” for law enforcement.
The COPS Task Force will work with counties, cities and other law enforcement officials to review retention issues, gain insight from local law enforcement agencies, and compare Georgia’s compensation rate to that of other states. Officials from the Georgia Sheriffs Association, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association will also be joining the task force.
The first meeting of the COPS Task Force is scheduled for June 19, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 450 of the Capitol.
If you wish to contact Sen. Wilkinson about the task force or other legislative matters, you may reach him by phone at 404.463.5257 or by email at [email protected].
