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Police recruitment update; staffing and budget outlook signals risk of cuts
Summary
SFPD briefed the commission on recruitment, DROP participation and attrition in the academy/FTO pipeline; the department warned that the mayor's proposed budget funds only 30 new officer positions and that a possible $42 million interim cut could force sworn layoffs if sustained.
SFPD presented an update on recruitment and retention and briefed the commission on the department's fiscal outlook during the June 10 meeting.
Director Alice Villegomez said recruiting produced a large applicant pool (more than 3,000 applicants entered the testing cycle this year), multiple active eligible lists and new incentives negotiated in collective bargaining including a homeownership program (two officers have used it) and a $5,000…
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