New Canaan Police Officers Among Town's Highest Paid Employees

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- If you are in the tops ranks in New Canaan Police Department, than you are among the top wage earners in the town, according to the NCAdvertiser.com.

<p>Police Chief Leon Krolikowski Jr., a 24-year veteran of the force, makes less than many of his employees who can earn more by working overtime or outside duty jobs.</p> — Police Chief Leon Krolikowski Jr., a 24-year veteran of the force, makes less than many of his employees who can earn more by working overtime or outside duty jobs.
Photo Credit: *New Canaan Police Department*

K Reakes

01/12/2016 5:10 a.m.

The top 10 police force wage earners averaged over $170,000 each, but not the police chief, who can't do overtime shifts or work for outside duty pay, said the NCAdvertiser.com.

It also pays to be a lieutenant: William D. Ferri, whose gross pay in 2015 was $233,383.51, earned over double his regular earnings of $104,624.42, added the NCAdvertiser.

To read the NCAdvertiser story, click here.

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