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Kingston police chief requests $10,000 overtime increase to cover staffing gaps; budget committee approves
2092518 · January 8, 2025
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Summary
Kingston’s police chief asked the budget committee for an additional $10,000 in overtime to fill shifts while several officers are unavailable. The committee approved the increase.
Kingston’s police chief told the Budget Committee Wednesday that short‑staffing and extended absences have driven overtime costs above budget and asked the committee to add $10,000 to the department’s overtime account for 2025. The committee approved the request.
At the Jan. 8 meeting, the police chief described multiple staffing pressures: two newer officers who must ride with certified…
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