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Q*0 What do the police officers get out of the <br /> Quinn Bill? <br /> A: Officers with qualifying degrees would receive a base salary <br /> percentage increase. The benefit can be paid weekly, on a pro- <br /> rated <br /> basis, or in one or several payments throughout the year,, <br /> Associates Degree 10%, Bachelors Degree 20%, Master's Degree 25% <br /> Q: How will the town benefit? <br /> A 04 The Quinn Bill would be very instrumental in attracting and <br /> retaining educated police officers for the Town of Mashpee, With <br /> this benefit Mashpee would be able to broaden their applicant pool <br /> to include more highly qualified veteran officers. The Town's <br /> current hiring policy currently seeks qualified, previously trained <br /> veteran officers for transfer to Mashpee. Educated veteran officers <br /> generally seek openings in communities that have the Quinn BiII. <br /> Current officers would have an added incentive to continue their <br /> education. Educated officers are an asset to the community that <br /> they serve. <br /> Q*6 Is the adoption of the Quinn Bill a <br /> collective bargaining i ? <br /> ssue <br /> A: NO. The Quinn Bill is a state law and therefore it MUST be <br /> approved at Town Meeting by the voters. The Quinn Bill, a state <br /> law, CAN NOT be adopted through the collective bargaining <br /> process between the union and the Town. <br /> Please Vote YES on Article 22 <br />