FOP Negotiations Meeting #9

The City of Lewiston, Idaho held the ninth FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) negotiations meeting on June 17, 2026, focusing primarily on contract terms related to police personnel. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed adjustments to equipment replacement policies, specialty pay rates, shift differentials, and overtime calculations. The parties debated the financial implications of increasing specialty pay stipends, including a more conservative $24,000 budget increase proposal versus a higher initial figure exceeding $100,000. They also discussed the potential impact of changing overtime eligibility to 40 hours worked before overtime pay, a point of contention with the city advocating alignment with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Additional topics included the possibility of standby pay for investigations, the reclassification of clothing allowances to equipment allowances, and the scheduling of a special city council meeting to review and provide direction on outstanding contract issues. No final votes were recorded, but plans were made to continue negotiations and engage the city council before mid-July budget decisions. The meeting reflected ongoing efforts to balance budget constraints with union member compensation and benefits.