GCQA Director talks 18% Increase in Pay for Personnel–Challenges Stemming from COVID Preventing Transport of Working Dogs to Guam, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on January 20, 2022

Director for Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency (GCQA), Ike Peredo speaks to Patti about the 18% pay raise, and the benefits it will add to his agency. Much like the Guam Police Department (GPD), GCQA also has an issue with retaining officers due to an inability to compete with federal agencies.

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