According to Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang, people expect policing to be done right, which can cost more money due to multiple factors requiring officers to work overtime.

In 2024, the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) officers were paid $2,201,553 in overtime, according to data received through a public records request.

However, the department paid $1,740,383 with the remaining amount covered by agencies that contracted officers to work overtime on various tasks, such as being present at active construction sites or working security at places like Wild Waves Theme Park, among other duties.

In 2023, overtime paid out by the department was $1,614,308 — that’s $126,075 less than the amount paid out by the department in 2024. Chief Hwang said this increase in overtime pay in 2024

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