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Beaverton Police chief outlines staffing, specialized units and training in budget workshop
Summary
Chief Jeppson told council the police department has 186.75 FTEs, including 140 sworn officers, and described patrol, investigations, canine, drone, traffic and wellness programs as major cost and service drivers.
Beaverton — Police Chief Jeppson told the City Council at a fiscal workshop that the department comprises about 186.75 full-time-equivalent positions, including roughly 140 sworn officers, and outlined how those staffing levels and specialized programs drive significant general-fund spending.
"Our police department is comprised of 186.75 dedicated public servants. 140 of those are sworn police officers," Jeppson said during her presentation.
Nut graf: The chief framed public safety as foundational to the city's livability and noted patrol operations, investigations, specialized teams and mandated training as the primary cost and service areas the council should understand before budget choices.
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