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))
I strongly support this proposal. I am one of the officers affected by this as my class was the first one to have the 30 year retirement. I think this has multiple benefits, including competitive recruitment and retention. I planned on leaving at 55 anyways with 28 years of service. I don't think people understand how much this job affects our health and well being. 25 years is definitely long enough.
Nobody wants to be a police officer for 3 decades just to earn a retirement. I would suggest the 25 years and/or age. I would also suggest giving health care coverage to spouses and including overtime in their “highest paid years” whether it be 3 or 5. I don’t think it’s fair that I DOUBLED my income last year working so much overtime and not have anything to show for all the time missed away from my family.
I strongly support this as having a 30 year retirement is unreasonable and prevents the Maui Police Department from being competitive against other departments in a time when recruiting new Police Officers is extremely important.
I fully support this resolution. Removing the minimum age requirement will make police officer positions in Hawaii more competitive with continental US police departments and lead to more qualified applicants. Police departments in Hawaii are at dire levels of staffing and in need of legislative support such as this.
Policing is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding profession, which makes it less likely that officers will continue service to meet the current retirement eligibility. By age 55, the physical nature of our job has taken a heavy toll on our bodies.
I am in support of a 25 year retirement. 30 years is very long compared to many departments on the mainland. Also with increased demand of the Officers, a 25 year retirement would be a healthier choice.
When your career involves protecting your community 24/7, it takes a total on your mind and body. Your life is drastically reduced due to the obvious and studies have shown life after retirement for LEOs is about 7 years. Having to put in 30 plus years to retire is not an incentive and will continue to add to the shortage of LEOs.
Support
At least 25 years. Other departments are at 20 years.
Aloha,
I strongly support this proposal. I am one of the officers affected by this as my class was the first one to have the 30 year retirement. I think this has multiple benefits, including competitive recruitment and retention. I planned on leaving at 55 anyways with 28 years of service. I don't think people understand how much this job affects our health and well being. 25 years is definitely long enough.
Strongly support this resolution.
Support. 25 years of service no matter the age to retire.
I support it
I support.
I strongly support.
Nobody wants to be a police officer for 3 decades just to earn a retirement. I would suggest the 25 years and/or age. I would also suggest giving health care coverage to spouses and including overtime in their “highest paid years” whether it be 3 or 5. I don’t think it’s fair that I DOUBLED my income last year working so much overtime and not have anything to show for all the time missed away from my family.
25 years is enough at that point age should not be a issue.
Support this for our blue family. Make this job desirable again.
I strongly support this as having a 30 year retirement is unreasonable and prevents the Maui Police Department from being competitive against other departments in a time when recruiting new Police Officers is extremely important.
I strongly support this.. Police Officers put their lives on the line everyday to protect the public. Why punish them by making them work longer.
i support this resolution
I support
I fully support this resolution. Removing the minimum age requirement will make police officer positions in Hawaii more competitive with continental US police departments and lead to more qualified applicants. Police departments in Hawaii are at dire levels of staffing and in need of legislative support such as this.
I strongly support this.
Policing is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding profession, which makes it less likely that officers will continue service to meet the current retirement eligibility. By age 55, the physical nature of our job has taken a heavy toll on our bodies.
I am in support of a 25 year retirement. 30 years is very long compared to many departments on the mainland. Also with increased demand of the Officers, a 25 year retirement would be a healthier choice.
When your career involves protecting your community 24/7, it takes a total on your mind and body. Your life is drastically reduced due to the obvious and studies have shown life after retirement for LEOs is about 7 years. Having to put in 30 plus years to retire is not an incentive and will continue to add to the shortage of LEOs.