Increase in Pay and Benefits Dallas Police Association has been responsible for securing improvements in pay,     benefits, and working conditions for Dallas Police Officers. Overtime Pay In 1979 Pay Referendum earned officers a 15% pay hike The right of officers to seek public office The right of officers to endorse candidates for public office Shift Differential Pay for officers working the evening and night shifts Officers equipped with semi-automatic weapons Education Incentive Pay Pay Raise Initiative resulting in a 5% pay raise for 3 years Merit Step system Temporary Assignment Pay for officers filling higher positions on a temporary basis Increased Vacation and Sick Leave