Cops versus firefighters is one of the oldest rivalries in the books.
When it comes to overtime between the two public safety agencies in Trenton, that’s a feud that’s been brewing the past few years.
For the city’s fiscal year 2017 that ended on June 30, the fire department spent $1.04 million more than police in overtime, according to budget documents obtained by The Trentonian through a public records request. In total, firefighters received $3.52 million in overtime while the officers in blue took home $2.48 million, records show.
Given the constant crime and violence in Trenton, it is a point of contention for some police officers, who spoke to The Trentonian on the condition of anonymity.