By Kyle Coppola
Leesburg Police Officers To Receive Pay Increase By October 1st
Leesburg police officers are set to receive a well-deserved pay increase by October 1st, following successful negotiations with city officials. This increase reflects the city’s commitment to acknowledging the hard work and dedication of its law enforcement officers amid a growing population.
“The pay increase is a 4% increase from what we were making,” says Leesburg Police Department Sgt. Shannon Walsh.
Currently, the base pay for first-year officers is $60,000, with additional incentives bringing it up to $61,255. This increase aims to ensure that Leesburg remains competitive in attracting and retaining talented officers.
The Leesburg Police Department (LPD) is a progressive law enforcement agency with 121 employees who are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to both residents and visitors. As a “Community Oriented Policing” (C.O.P.) department, LPD employs a problem-solving philosophy supported by intelligence-led principles. They not only engage in traditional enforcement activities but also focus on long-term problem resolution through various partnerships with local citizens.
This pay increase comes as Leesburg continues to experience population growth, highlighting the critical role that the LPD plays in maintaining safety and order. The department’s commitment to community-oriented policing ensures that they remain deeply integrated and responsive to the needs of the community.
City officials and residents alike have expressed their gratitude for the LPD’s unwavering dedication and the positive impact they have on the community. This pay raise is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of Leesburg’s police officers, ensuring they are well-supported as they continue to keep the city safe.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
