Gov. Justice Announces $6,000 Raise For WVDNR Police Officers

CHARLESTON, WV – At an event announcing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) new K-9 Program, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprise announcement of a $6,000 pay raise for all WVDNR Police officers.

The wage increase will take effect immediately and will apply to all active WVDNR Police officers and new hires going forward. It will be paid for through an already-funded special revenue account.

"Our WVDNR Police officers do an incredible job every day protecting our state's natural resources and keeping our state parks and forests, wildlife management areas, lakes, rivers and streams safe for folks to enjoy," said Gov. Justice. "They deserve to be compensated for the hard work and dedication they put in day in and day out and I am proud to announce this pay raise, which I believe will help us attract and retain the best and brightest to this important role."

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