A former Cleveland cop banked 6,400+ hours of overtime and walked away with $441,000 — he's not alone

A former Cleveland police officer amassed over 6,400 hours of overtime, resulting in a retirement payout of $441,000, highlighting a systemic issue within the department's comp-time policy. This policy allows officers to bank overtime and cash out at their highest pay rate, creating significant financial rewards for long-serving officers. The Today in Ohio podcast delves into the broader implications, showing this isn't an isolated case but a widespread issue contributing to a $44 million retirement payout problem. This situation raises questions about fiscal responsibility and the potential need for policy reform to address these excessive payouts.