Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association have reached a one-year contract extension for Boston police officers, covering July 2025 to June 2026. The agreement includes free gym access and approved workout time during shifts, with supervisor approval required during busy periods, according to the City of Boston.
The contract also requires patrol officers to wear name tags to increase transparency and public trust, while compensation will rise with a 2% wage increase, 1% hazard duty pay boost, and Field Training Officer pay increasing from $10 to $40 weekly. Officials say the changes aim to support officer wellbeing and strengthen police-community relations in Boston, as reported by the City of Boston.
Mayor Wu noted the partnership with the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, saying, "Every day, our police officers sacrifice so much to serve our communities." The new contract includes changes to the detail system for better alignment with regular shifts, updates to clerical processes for assigning details, and adds five high-priority parking garages. Officers will also receive an extra two-week vacation, totaling 16 weeks of potential summer leave, and expanded sick time buyback options, allowing up to 100 days to be sold back at retirement. After Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association members ratify the contract, Mayor Wu will submit an appropriation order to the City Council to fund it, as stated by the City of Boston.
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