2016-2017 Budget: 20% pay rise for special police constables

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2016-2017 Budget: 20% pay rise for special police constables

Update: 10:48PM SPECIAL police constables can expect a salary increase of up to 20 per cent.

And in its bid to equip law enforcers with the best technology and equipment, Government has allocated $131.7million to the Fiji Police Force.

Attorney-General and Finance Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the allocation was an increase of $5.5m when compared to the previous Budget.

“We need to give them the best equipment and training they need to keep us safe,” he said.