Dunwoody police officers could be getting more money, housing stipend

Police officers in Dunwoody could soon be seeing more money on their paychecks.

The city of Dunwoody’s budget committee unanimously voted to recommend a 6% raise of all officers last week. That is on top of the 3% already approved for all city employees.

If the budget is approved, officers will also see their housing stipends increase from $700 each month to $800.

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The city says that since December 2020, Dunwoody officers have received an average pay increase of 20.8%. The national aver is 12.2%.

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These potential pay raises come during a time when police departments across the country are struggling with hiring and retention.

The Dunwoody Police Department hopes that this increased pay will help attract new officers.

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