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San Antonio council splits over how many patrol officers to add; overtime and delegate‑agency cuts raised as funding options
Summary
Council members debated adding 15 vs. up to 65 patrol officers to meet a 60/40 proactive/reactive goal, with some members pushing for the full 65 and others urging a strategic review. Discussion examined $26.9 million year‑to‑date overtime, a $2 million proposed overtime reduction, and whether delegate‑agency cuts could free recurring funds.
Council members used the Sept. 17 budget work session to press for different approaches to public safety staffing, focusing on how many additional patrol officers the FY26 amendments should fund and how new hires should be financed.
Several council members and the mayor emphasized the policing study and the council’s prior goal of moving patrol time toward a 60% proactive / 40% reactive split. Councilwoman Spears said, “I really, really want all 65 of these officers,” urging the council to fund the full hiring…
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