Data received July 2025

Full-time employees

5

Median pay

$91,987

Average pay

$103,839

Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Baldridge, Gary Police Officer $93,050 April 28, 2004
Cooper, Mark IT Systems Administrator $76,530 Jan. 3, 2012
Cox, Denise Admin Assistant - Police $89,241 May 6, 1985
Murphy, Brian Police Chief $168,387 Feb. 17, 1987
Nelson, Christopher Police Officer $91,987 Jan. 29, 2001

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