So you already knew the answer to your own question. Feel free to start another 5 page "Your thread is here" diatribe to explain it to us. "Respectfully" of course.......
Seeing as everyone likes to compare with military, how about: LEO in patrol role = +10% imminent danger + tax free. Seems fair to me for the crap they get to deal with.
I guess the upside is that everyone will cut their teeth here and then once they get a little experience leave for better pay at state or other counties, helps keep new blood coming through!!! Or something like that.....