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Early data: Santa Fe County—9s 4-8-40 patrol pilot shows increased proactive policing and lower overtime costs, sheriff reports
Summary
After four months of a voluntary 4-8-40 pilot schedule for patrol deputies, county data show increased self-initiated activity (traffic stops, close-patrols), reduced overtime hours and costs among opt-in officers, and improved priority-1 response times following internal guidance; commissioners will review full pilot results at its conclusion.
The Santa Fe County sheriff—9s office presented early results from a voluntary 4-8-40 pilot schedule intended to improve officer well-being, retention and public-safety productivity.
Under the pilot, participating patrol deputies work four 10-hour shifts with up to two hours per shift available for administrative leave to pursue physical or mental-health activities. Sheriff Mendoza and staff said the schedule was modeled on other agencies and aimed to reduce overtime, improve work-life balance and aid recruitment.
Chip Connor, data analyst manager,…
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