Police to receive better pay, benefits

More than 2 million police officers are expected to get higher pay and better benefits in recognition of the pressures and risks of the job.

The increase is part of a package of measures from central authorities designed to build a more professional and efficient police force.

Increasing benefits for police is one of the highlights in the reform, making clear that officers should get more pay than civil officials but less than military personnel. Their benefits are currently similar to civil officials.