Police Contract Negotiations
Summary
The City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association are negotiating contract terms, with the union pushing for a 10% raise to combat officer retention issues while the city has proposed 2.5%. Both sides discussed multi-year contract structures and scheduling earlier negotiation deadlines for future budget cycles.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 5
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 2, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The union's 10% wage proposal would increase police payroll from $3.34 million to approximately $3.67 million annually.
Police officers would benefit from higher wages, and residents would benefit from better officer retention and public safety staffing.
City taxpayers could face increased financial burdens if wage increases necessitate budget reallocations.
Mentions & discussions (13)
NEWS — No agreement yet between city and police officers in pay talks
Karen Gleason The 830 Times A gaping divide remains between police officers and city administrators in ongoing contract talks centered on officer pay, with the city offering only a fraction […] The post NEWS — No agreement yet between city and police...
Police Association Says 18 Del Rio Officers Have Applications Out as Pay Talks Continue
DEL RIO, Texas — The Del Rio Police Association says the number of officers with applications out to other agencies has increased from about 12 to 18 as contract negotiations with the City of Del Rio continue. The number was raised during the latest ...
City Offers Del Rio Police 61-Cent-Per-Hour Increase; Association Counters With $2.43
DEL RIO, Texas — The gap between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Association over officer pay can be broken down to two numbers: approximately 61 cents per hour versus $2.43 per hour. During the latest round of collective bargaining negoti...
Collective Bargaining - Oct 5, 2026
The City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association are negotiating contract terms, with the union pushing for a 10% raise to combat officer retention issues while the city has proposed 2.5%. Both sides discussed multi-year contract structures and scheduling earlier negotiation deadlines for future budget cycles.
Collective Bargaining - Sep 23, 2026
The city and the police officers union are negotiating contract terms, with the city proposing a 2.5% pay raise while officers argue that rising living costs and low wages will drive experienced staff to other departments.
Collective Bargaining - Sep 2, 2026
The city and police union are negotiating a new contract that could change how officers are paid and how they take time off for union business. These changes aim to help the department keep officers and stay competitive with other agencies.
Police negotiator makes case for steep increase in pay
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Pay for entry-level Del Rio police officers must increase by at least 35 percent for the department to attract new recruits and to remain […] The post Police negotiator makes case for steep increase in pay appeared firs...
Police association, city meet for second round of talks
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Negotiators for Del Rio police officers and the city met for a second round of talks on Wednesday, with police association officials saying the […] The post Police association, city meet for second round of talks appear...
Civil Service Commission Meeting - Jul 17, 2026
The Commission is ensuring that all police officers seeking promotion meet the strict time-in-grade requirements set by state law. This protects the fairness of the testing process for all officers involved.
Civil Service Commission Meeting - Jun 26, 2026
The city is now providing free cancer screenings for firefighters through a new partnership with the local hospital.
Civil Service Commission Meeting - May 15, 2026
The city is working to fill vacancies in the police and fire departments through new promotional and entry-level exams. This ensures that emergency services remain fully staffed and that officers and firefighters have clear paths for career advancement.
Investigative Report: A Look at First Responder Pay and Staffing Data Following April Incident
On April 11, 2026 Del Rio Police Officer Alexis Ramos was shot and injured while responding to a call in the 900 block of E 10th St. Since then, the Del Rio Community has been sharing their thoughts on how the City of Del Rio pays, recruits, and keep...
Investigative Report: A Look at First Responder Pay and Staffing Data Following April Incident
On April 11, 2026 Del Rio Police Officer Alexis Ramos was shot and injured while responding to a call in the 900 block of E 10th St. Since then, the Del Rio Community has been sharing their thoughts on how the City of Del Rio pays, recruits, and keep...
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