The Davis Police Department announced the newest addition to the force — Officer Sydney Abbott, who completed her field training program and is now patrolling the city as a solo officer.

“After months of rigorous training, dedication and learning from Davis PD’s experienced Field Training Officers, Officer Abbott has shown that she is ready to serve and protect our community with pride,” the Davis Police Department stated in a public Facebook post. “Officer Abbott is passionate about making a difference and looks forward to building strong connections with the people of Davis.”

Abbott completes her training as new recruits are expected to join the department after graduating from the Sacramento County Sheriff Academy. Officers Vincent Nguyen and Briana Scholtens will be working on field training post-graduation and will be working with the Davis Police Department to do so.

These are the most recent new additions to the Davis Police Department, which is still hiring recruit officers according to recent LinkedIn listings. The FAQ page on the Davis Police Department page states officers will start with a base salary ranging from $78,000 to $99,600 per year, with the potential to receive up to 12.5% of that in longevity pay.

The department also offers various pay incentives, including:

POST Intermediate certification — 3% increase from base pay

POST Advanced — 3% increase from base pay

POST Tactical Communications Dispatcher — 2.5% increase from base pay

POST Supervisory Certificate — 3% increase from base pay

Bachelor’s Degree — 2.5% increase from base pay

Marksmanship certified — 5% increase from base pay

EOD — 5% increase from base pay

Hostage / Crisis trained — 5% increase from base pay

Special Assignment Hazard Premium — 5% increase from base pay

Billingual — $200 added to monthly check

Shift Differential — Swing shifts are 2.5% and Nights are 5%

For more information, go to the Davis Police Department website at https://joindavispd.com/.