I don't think you can pay the N.O. cops enough money.
Here is an unfair comparison.

Dimitri



Los Angeles Police Department
New Recruits are hired at Step 1 unless additional education or experience
apply. Full Salary and benefits provided while Recruit is in training at the
Academy. Salaries are adjusted annually.

RANK STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7
PO I $51,114 $53,160 $55,248 $58,318 $61,533 $64,999 $68,612
PO II - $55,248 $58,318 $61,533 $64,999 $68,612 $72,391
PO III - $58,318 $61,533 $64,999 $68,612 $72,391 $76,546


New Orleans Police Department.

PositionAnnual
Salary Including State Pay *, Uniform, Millage
Police Recruit $25,508 $30,308
Police Officer I $27,825 $32,625
Police Officer II $29,243 $34,043
Police Officer III $30,732 $35,532
Police Officer IV $32,298 $37,098
Police Sergeant $36,119 $40,919
Police Lieutenant $39,400 $44,200
Police Captain $46,306 $51,106
Police Major $50,513 $55,313
Asst. Superintendent $60,096$64,896