You Can Take It with You: Some Chicago Police Collect Massive Payouts before Retirement – Illinois Answers Project

Total comp time payments rose 11.7% between 2018 and 2020, according to city payroll records. On average, an officer receiving these payments collects about $15,000. As Chicago police face canceled days off amid growing concerns over crime, some cops view these payments as both an incentive for their service and compensation for the years not spent with their families.