(KTEN) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has introduced a massive pay hike for Oklahoma Freeway Patrol troopers.

“I promised that we would supply legislation enforcement officers with aggressive pay, and we bought that one finished,” the Republican governor mentioned on Tuesday. “Troopers of the Oklahoma Freeway Patrol are getting a 30 % pay enhance.”

Proper now, a beginning trooper earns about $50,000; that wage will enhance to round $65,000.

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“The pay increase says to folks ‘Hey, the State of Oklahoma backs legislation enforcement,’” mentioned Trooper Eric Foster.

Stitt introduced the institution of the Oklahoma First Responders Wellness Division, a program designed to acknowledge early phases of trauma and to assist the primary responders who want it.

“I feel it will be nice for his or her psychological well being,” mentioned Madill resident Kiera Pinnick. “They will be capable to catch early indicators of PTSD and psychological well being problems which can be actually essential to acknowledge in officers.”