Cleveland City Council Considers New Contract for Police Analyst and Specialist Unit
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to approve a new collective bargaining agreement for the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (CPPA) Analyst and Specialist Unit. The proposed legislation, File No. 1036-2026, seeks to ratify a contract covering the period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028, for approximately 16 employees.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the ratification of a tentative agreement reached on July 11, 2026, and ratified by union membership on July 31, 2026. According to the 1036-2026-A File, the agreement includes several updates to compensation and benefits:
- Wage Increases: All salaries will increase by 3.0% retroactively to April 1, 2025, and again retroactively to April 1, 2026. A third 3.0% increase is scheduled for April 1, 2027.
- Health and Life Insurance: A side letter guarantees no increase in the percentage of employee-paid health-care premiums for the 2025–2026 plan year. Additionally, all bargaining-unit employees will receive a minimum of $25,000 in Group Life Insurance.
- Uniforms: The City plans to implement a uniform for all bargaining unit employees in 2024. Investigative Research Specialists will receive an annual uniform credit of $350 and an annual cash maintenance payment of $400 beginning in 2026.
- Furloughs: If a new hire uses furlough time during their probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by an equal number of days.
- Pay Band Amendment: Per the 1036-2026-FP letter, the ordinance also amends Section 59 of Ordinance No. 194-2021 to increase maximum rates by one-half (1/2) percent to account for rounding issues.
The agreement also updates the longevity pay schedule as follows:
| Years of Service | Longevity Amount |
|---|---|
| 5 through 9 years | $300.00 |
| 10 through 14 years | $475.00 |
| 15 through 19 years | $575.00 |
| 20 through 24 years | $700.00 |
| Over 24 years | $800.00 |
Who may be affected
- CPPA Analyst and Specialist Unit: Approximately 16 employees subject to the new contract terms.
- Investigative Research Specialists: Specifically noted regarding retroactive wage increases and uniform credits.
- Real Time Crime Center bargaining unit: Employees in this unit have specific options regarding uniform credits.
Status and timeline
The ordinance was introduced on September 10, 2026, and is currently "Agenda Ready" for City Council.
- July 11, 2026: Tentative agreement reached between the City and the CPPA.
- July 31, 2026: Agreement ratified by the union membership.
- September 14, 2026: Expected date for City Council ratification.
What to watch next
The legislation has been requested to be addressed under suspension at the September 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by accessing the official record through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1036-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 9, 2026
Official documents
- 1036-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Ratify CBA w CPPA -Analyst and Specialist and amend Section 59 of payband
- 1036-2026-FP letter- Ratify CBA w CPPA -Analyst and Specialist and amend Section 59 of payband
- 1036-2026-A File-Ratify CBA w CPPA -Analyst and Specialist and amend Section 59 of payband
- FINAL VERSION City Record September 25, 2026 Page 336