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Committee, police clash over $81M overtime projection and $200K TrueNarc request
Summary
Police officials and analysts disputed recommended overtime reductions and a $200,000 request to buy 10 TrueNarc presumptive drug-testing devices. The department argued cuts risk public-safety coverage; BLA said the adjustments are reasonable given hiring plans and alternative civilian responses.
San FranciscoBudget and Appropriation Committee members and Police Department leaders debated three key disagreements Wednesday: a proposed cut to overtime, a $200,000 policy request to buy ten TrueNarc presumptive testing devices, and an adjustment to civilian attrition savings.
Police Chief (no name provided in the transcript) and CFO Patrick Leon said department projections assume large overtime needs next year because sworn staffing remains below target. Leon told the committee the department budgeted roughly $81 million for overtime in FY24 and plans to hire 100 recruits next year but will still rely on overtime and vacancy savings while staffing recovers. "Given…
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