FOP Negotiations Meeting #8

The City of Lewiston, Idaho held the eighth FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) negotiations meeting on May 27, 2026. The discussion focused extensively on contract negotiations between the city and the police union, covering topics such as work stoppage language, sick leave policies, equipment and boot allowances, overtime pay, specialty pay, shift differentials, and on-call schedules for investigative personnel. The city emphasized budget constraints, including the challenge of funding wage increases without raising property taxes, and the need for council approval on discretionary pay decisions like cost-of-living adjustments. The union sought to maintain certain overtime provisions and specialty pay increases, while the city expressed concerns about fiscal impacts and proposed alternatives. Other topics included light duty accommodations for injured officers, arbitration clauses, and the management of training and certification pay. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but action items included refining contract language, addressing discrepancies in pay classifications, and scheduling future negotiation sessions.