2) âOutstandingâ is a chimera. You canât bottle lightning and you canât show someone how to be outstanding. The only thing, in my experience, which offers any kind of cast iron guarantee of progress, is a thorough knowledge of, and an excellent relationship with, your class.
How much do cops get paid? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cop makes about $60,270 per year, or roughly $28.97 per hour. In comparison, the median American salary is about $43,000 per year. The average copâs salary will vary greatly depending on their location in the country.
Rookie cops in the NYPD receive a base salary of $41,975 per year. Total compensation, comprised of base pay and payments covering uniform costs and other considerations, amounts to $44,744. Wages increase at regular intervals during a rookie's first five-and-a-half years on the job.