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Police employees association reports sustained overtime; council members cite retention and funding challenges
Summary
The Fortuna Police Employees Association reported 351.75 hours of overtime for Oct. 5–18 and a cumulative 3,314.75 hours since June 29; association leaders and council members said the issue is primarily retention-driven and will require funding solutions to prevent reductions in street police services.
Justin Primofori, president of the Fortuna Police Employees Association, told the council that members worked 351.75 hours of overtime during the pay period from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18 and that the grand total since the June 29 pay period is 3,314.75 hours. Primofori said that, measured over the reporting period, the department averaged 207 hours per week (about 414 hours per…
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