TROY – Mayor Patrick Madden said the City Council Thursday night approved a six-year contract with the Troy Police Benevolent and Protection Association.

The agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2023, includes salary increases in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 for all Troy police officers and sergeants – police officer I-IV and sergeant grades – and new employee hires, Madden said in a press release. The wage increase amount was not provided.

The sides agreed agreement on concessions in health care contributions, including an increase to 20 percent of the annual cost of health insurance from PBA members. The union also agreed to the implementation of a body-worn camera program for the department.

Additionally, the administration agreed to extend paid military leave from 30 to 45 days upon written consent from the city, Madden said.

The labor contract was approved by the City Council 6-0, with one abstention.