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Police say overtime is tightly managed; council seeks clarity on impacts of deeper cuts
Summary
Police leaders told council members they prioritize public safety and routinely reassign staff before authorizing overtime, but cautioned deeper cuts could impair responses to homicides, large events and investigations.
Police leadership described how overtime is authorized, tracked and mitigated and warned council members that deep reductions could have significant operational effects.
At the session, police officials said public‑safety needs are the top priority when approving overtime, and they outlined steps used to limit extra hours: reassigning officers between districts, using interdepartmental supports for events, and reviewing special‑event staffing to find…
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