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SFPD proposes $5M overtime cut, $7–8M attrition savings; chiefs warn layoffs or wage concessions may be needed
Summary
SFPD staff told the Police Commission they can propose $13M in near‑term savings through $5M in overtime reductions and $7–8M from attrition; leadership said reaching the full 20% target (about $31M) likely requires layoffs or contract changes.
SFPD officials presented detailed reduction proposals to the Police Commission on Feb. 10 as the city confronts a multi‑hundred‑million dollar general‑fund shortfall.
The department’s written proposals, summarized by Mr. Bukowski (department budget staff), center on two principal items: a $5,000,000 reduction in general‑fund overtime (cutting the budgeted line from $12,700,000 to $7,700,000 for next fiscal year) and recapturing attrition/retirement savings that would yield roughly…
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