Police agree to have GPS devices in police cars only if they receive a raise & the tracking info. can't be used against them.

Lowell, MA -The leadership of the Patrolmen's Union, which represents 170 members, had previously expressed concerns that the information the GPS devices provide would be used for officer discipline.   Union President Dennis Moriarty had said the union also did not want the data from the GPS devices stored, and would only approve the use of the devices with certain stipulations.  

The memorandum of understanding reached between the Patrolmen's Union and the city that was provided to the City Council does not mention any restrictions on the use of the GPS devices.   As a result of signing on to the use of GPS in police vehicles, patrolmen will receive a .25 percent increase in their base pay retroactive to last July 1.   That increase is in addition to others called for in the contract, which covers July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2015. During the life of the contract, union members will see their pay raise by at least 7.25 percent.   In fiscal 2013, which began last July 1, officers will get a 1.5 percent salary increase. In fiscal years 2014 and 2015, union members will receive 2.5 percent salary increases.   The other .5 percent increase in pay over the three years comes as a result of the union agreeing to changes governing employees who are injured while on duty. http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_22914205/lowell-patrolmen-ok-contract-term-that-allows-gps