Gov. Deal Promises Raise, Training Reform For Ga. Officers

Lisa Hagen / WABE

Georgia state law enforcement officers are to receive a 20 percent pay raise along with increased training and possible training reform.

Gov. Nathan Deal is promising state law enforcement officers a 20 percent pay raise starting Jan. 1, 2017.

Cheers of state troopers and other law enforcement filled the Georgia Capitol Thursday morning as the governor announced the planned raise.