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LAPD warns proposed civilian cuts, overtime reductions would slow investigations and patrol support
Summary
The City Council Budget Committee heard Friday that the Los Angeles Police Department’s proposed elimination of 403 civilian positions and a $36 million cut in sworn overtime would delay forensic work, reduce vehicle and evidence support, and force sworn officers into administrative tasks that could thin patrol coverage.
The City Council Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee on Wednesday heard the Los Angeles Police Department warn that the mayor’s proposed budget would cause immediate and widespread operational impacts if enacted.
LAPD leadership told the committee the proposed elimination of 403 civilian positions would sharply reduce the department’s investigative and support capacity, and a $36,000,000 reduction in sworn overtime would remove about 317,000 hours used for patrol and special deployments. “Eliminating or slowing this work will delay justice for victims and allow dangerous offenders to remain on the streets longer than they should,” the LAPD chief said. “These are not faceless numbers. They’re men and women who’ve devoted their lives to public service.”
The department said the civilian cuts would hit crime-scene photographers, forensic print specialists and criminalists, among other roles.…
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