Increases pay for law enforcement and correctional officers, establishes mental health services, and addresses staffing shortages.

The bill provides pay raises for law enforcement and correctional officers in North Carolina, establishes mental health services for public safety personnel, and addresses staffing shortages. It increases the annual salary of law enforcement officers by $7,500 and sets a minimum starting salary of $45,000 for correctional officers. It also establishes a competitive salary schedule for law enforcement officers. The bill allocates funds for mental health services, including a 24-hour crisis line and peer support programs.

Increases pay for law enforcement and correctional officers, establishes mental health services, and addresses staffing shortages.

The bill provides pay raises for law enforcement and correctional officers in North Carolina, establishes mental health services for public safety personnel, and addresses staffing shortages. It increases the annual salary of law enforcement officers by $7,500 and sets a minimum starting salary of $45,000 for correctional officers. It also establishes a competitive salary schedule for law enforcement officers. The bill allocates funds for mental health services, including a 24-hour crisis line and peer support programs.