Westminster POA was successful in convincing the City of the need to be more competitive in the marketplace for law enforcement.  Accordingly, a four year agreement was reached calling for officers' salary to be increased 17%, implemented with a 5% increase in year one, 4% in year two, 4% in year three and the final 4% in year four.  Other ranks represented by the Association were adjusted in a similar fashion based on comparative salary surveys with other local agencies.  Other significant benefits were also negotiated including an increase in FTO pay from $1 per hour to $3 per hour, doubling of the bilingual pay to $150 per month and expanding the requisite languages.  The medical cafeteria plan was increased $50 to $942 per month with a re-opener in the third year of the contract to discuss further increases if necessary.  Fortunately, Westminster already enjoys one of the best retiree medical programs that includes full coverage for the employee and spouse for the life of the employee and surviving spouse.