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San Fernando police propose administrative sergeant, records specialist, software and equipment upgrades; council and staff debate staffing levels
Summary
The San Fernando Police Department proposed adding an administrative-sergeant assignment and a part-time records specialist, plus recurring software and recruitment funds, as part of the FY25–26 budget; police leaders said the changes would centralize training and reporting functions and reduce overtime.
The San Fernando Police Department presented a package of staffing and technology recommendations that the city manager included in the FY25–26 proposed budget and answered council questions about staffing levels, recruitment and the department’s use of new technology.
Commander Chaisson (police department) described two primary recommended organizational changes: creation of an administrative-sergeant assignment to centralize training, mandated program coordination, internal affairs investigations and community engagement; and funding for a part-time police records specialist to address increased administrative reporting demands. Chaisson said the administrative-sergeant function would “centralize oversight and accountability, streamline workflows, and ensure consistent execution of these critical functions.”
The department reported it was staffed at 31 sworn officers with a budgeted strength of 35; police leadership said recruitment was active and multiple candidates were in background or interview steps. Staff described active hiring steps: written and…
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