( CNN ) -- Talks continued Saturday in Bolivia , where a police mutiny over pay has included the storming of buildings and a hunger strike by officers ' wives . Bottom-rank officers across the country are demanding a substantial pay increase and a retirement pension equal to their current salaries . They have a monthly base salary of $ 115 and want a jump to $ 287 . Other demands include the resignation of their commander . The hunger strike , started by 60 spouses , began this week and was being held in La Paz and other cities . The tension rose Thursday when mutineers entered a building used by higher-level officers . Friday , protesters raided police intelligence offices , seizing computers and burning investigation documents . Protesters threw rocks while others burned papers , furniture and other items in the street . Government officials appealed for peaceful negotiations . `` The best way to continue working on these requirements is not by way of pressure or to seize and occupy public offices , '' said Carlos Romero , minister of government . `` It 's not by destroying of public property , by burning documents -- it 's not the way . '' Protesting police are in charge of controlling the massive demonstrations that occur frequently in La Paz . Members of Bolivia 's armed forces have taken over many of the tasks performed by police . Ombudsman Rolando Villena raised concerns about citizen safety . `` We are concerned about the helplessness in which the population is in , '' he said . `` The absence of protection by the police . We call upon both parties to seek a solution within the framework of dialogue . '' Journalist Gloria Carrasco contributed to this report .
Bolivian officers demand higher salaries , however . Protests include burning of documents , rock throwing . The government is in negotiations with the officers .