FOP Negotiations Meeting #2

The City of Lewiston, Idaho held a Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) negotiations meeting on March 16, 2026, focusing primarily on contract language updates, compensation structures, and staffing considerations. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed changes to sick leave, vacation, and dispatcher schedules, as well as compensation incentives for specialized roles such as field training officers, SWAT members, and instructors due to their high liability and training responsibilities. The meeting also addressed market adjustments to base wages, step increases, and education incentives to improve competitiveness with neighboring jurisdictions like Moscow and Blaine County. Additionally, the group discussed the potential implementation of take-home vehicle policies, including tax and insurance implications. The parties agreed to caucus and bring back counterproposals, with plans to separate cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) from base wage discussions for further negotiation.