GREAT-4(2) Reso 22-200 MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE (RESOLUTION 22-200, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT) (GREAT-4(2))
This change is definitely needed! One of the most demanding jobs mentally and physically. God knows people don’t take this job to get rich so at least give LEO’s a better retirement plan. Support 100%
Aloha, I am a Police Officer with the Maui Police Department. I have entered the department after the new retirement was already in affect. I later understood later on through my 7 years within the department that 30 years is a lot and with less retirement benefits or pay than members with the old retirement plan.
I feel that it is unfair only that Policing in this day an age is harder. People don’t respect Police Officers as they use to in the past. We are being scrutinized on many things not even involving Officers here in Hawaii but the perspective of Officers in general. Crime and emergencies are up and rising and we are short handed.
I have worked countless holdovers and call backs including on my days off to support the department. And taking time away from my family. I feel that the retirement we have is not worth the wait. The retention for Officers is diminishing when the help is needed. I could go on and on.
I hope this letter finds you well, Mahalo for your time.
There are many great departments throughout the United States that have 20 and 25 year retirement plans. We have list several great officers to Washington State due to their 20 tear retirement plan. We can't compete with our current plan. Our staffing levels are at a crisis with no end in sight. We may get to hire a few good officers. However, I personally know of 3 officers that are only staying 2 years and then transferring as a lateral hire to the main land where they can work less years and get a better retirement plan. This is a new trend and will not be stopping any time soon. The only way to combat this crisis is to offer a better retirement plan. We must RECRUIT and RETAIN. That is the ONLY logical way forward. We MUST be competitive with other departments.
This would encourage younger persons to apply to law enforcement as well as increase moral for Officers who joined their respective departments at a a young age.
I’m a current MPD sergeant. I was hired in 2014, after the age requirement and time in service for retirement was changed. I personally know several officers who have left MPD due to our retirement restrictions. I strongly believe that lowering the age for retirement is needed. We also should consider changing time in service to 25 years. Currently, a police officer would need to serve 30 years to get max retirement benefits. Officers hired after the retirement changes in 2012 miss out on many benefits. The old contract allowed retiring officers to count the average of their top 3 years of service (including overtime). Current contract calculates the average of their top 5 years of service (excluding overtime). Also, old contract allowed officers spouse to be included in health care plan after retirement. Current contract doesn’t include spouse. We need to make changes to our retirement or risk losing good officers.
I support the retirement age going back to 25 years. Most professions don’t require this long even for desk jobs. We have a grueling profession, which is currently dying. We need to retain officers and get quality applicants. This will for sure stop the bleed of officers leaving and hopefully acquire new officers with other benefits.
If someone works 25 years, they should not be penalized just because they’re not 55 and should enjoy the same retirement benefits as someone 55 or older. They’ve done the same work for the same amount of years, compensate appropriately without penalties.
There should not be a minimum age requirement. If an officer dedicates 25 years of his life to the safety and well being of his community, it shouldn't matter how ild he is when he fulfills his 25yr commitment.
I support the removal of age requirement.
This change is definitely needed! One of the most demanding jobs mentally and physically. God knows people don’t take this job to get rich so at least give LEO’s a better retirement plan. Support 100%
Support this change
Support to the removal of minimum age requirement for retirement
Aloha, I am a Police Officer with the Maui Police Department. I have entered the department after the new retirement was already in affect. I later understood later on through my 7 years within the department that 30 years is a lot and with less retirement benefits or pay than members with the old retirement plan.
I feel that it is unfair only that Policing in this day an age is harder. People don’t respect Police Officers as they use to in the past. We are being scrutinized on many things not even involving Officers here in Hawaii but the perspective of Officers in general. Crime and emergencies are up and rising and we are short handed.
I have worked countless holdovers and call backs including on my days off to support the department. And taking time away from my family. I feel that the retirement we have is not worth the wait. The retention for Officers is diminishing when the help is needed. I could go on and on.
I hope this letter finds you well, Mahalo for your time.
Support 110%
There are many great departments throughout the United States that have 20 and 25 year retirement plans. We have list several great officers to Washington State due to their 20 tear retirement plan. We can't compete with our current plan. Our staffing levels are at a crisis with no end in sight. We may get to hire a few good officers. However, I personally know of 3 officers that are only staying 2 years and then transferring as a lateral hire to the main land where they can work less years and get a better retirement plan. This is a new trend and will not be stopping any time soon. The only way to combat this crisis is to offer a better retirement plan. We must RECRUIT and RETAIN. That is the ONLY logical way forward. We MUST be competitive with other departments.
I support Resolution 22-200
This would encourage younger persons to apply to law enforcement as well as increase moral for Officers who joined their respective departments at a a young age.
I strongly support it.
I strongly support Resolution 22-200.
100% support
25 years is enough without the age restriction.
Fix it
I strongly support Resolution 22-200.
I totally support it....
I’m a current MPD sergeant. I was hired in 2014, after the age requirement and time in service for retirement was changed. I personally know several officers who have left MPD due to our retirement restrictions. I strongly believe that lowering the age for retirement is needed. We also should consider changing time in service to 25 years. Currently, a police officer would need to serve 30 years to get max retirement benefits. Officers hired after the retirement changes in 2012 miss out on many benefits. The old contract allowed retiring officers to count the average of their top 3 years of service (including overtime). Current contract calculates the average of their top 5 years of service (excluding overtime). Also, old contract allowed officers spouse to be included in health care plan after retirement. Current contract doesn’t include spouse. We need to make changes to our retirement or risk losing good officers.
I support the retirement age going back to 25 years. Most professions don’t require this long even for desk jobs. We have a grueling profession, which is currently dying. We need to retain officers and get quality applicants. This will for sure stop the bleed of officers leaving and hopefully acquire new officers with other benefits.
If someone works 25 years, they should not be penalized just because they’re not 55 and should enjoy the same retirement benefits as someone 55 or older. They’ve done the same work for the same amount of years, compensate appropriately without penalties.
Support 100%.
There should not be a minimum age requirement. If an officer dedicates 25 years of his life to the safety and well being of his community, it shouldn't matter how ild he is when he fulfills his 25yr commitment.