Promotions and new titles like deputy chiefs are a common tool i

Wildwood - Promotions and new titles like deputy chiefs are a common tool in Wildwood. They enable a police officer who is eligible to retire in a year or two to receive a higher pension for life. And yes, the city pays the higher rate of pension. For the size of our town look at the amount of officers and supervisors on our payroll. They do not have to live in the town they work and therefore don't pay our taxes. Our taxes are the highest in the state. And you wonder why. I like our officers and yes, it is the most dangerous job in Wildwood. But they accepted that challenge.