Tensions high as South Toms River Police hit salary impasse with Borough Administration
Out of a contract since January 1, 2021, the South Toms River Police PBA is at a stalemate with STR Borough officials over how much those who work in the department are being paid and will be paid.
Now 10-months without a contract, the PBA said that they’ve been in negotiations with the borough for over a year and their goal remains the same as they seek fair and competitive wages for their members to prevent any more of an exodus.
South Toms River PBA 368 said in their statement that the reason 9 officers have left the department over the last few years and 3 more full-time officers are seeking employment with another police department right now is because of the “disparity of salary.”
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