Police present hiring plan, fleet needs and technology asks; supervisors press for sustained academy classes
Police leaders told the committee the department is still below authorized staffing despite recent classes and outlined capital needs — aging fleet, public safety building equipment and IT upgrades — while supervisors urged continued commitment to regular academy classes to prevent future shortfalls.
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The Police Department on April 17 presented its FY2013-14 budget overview to the Board’s Budget and Finance Committee, emphasizing that nearly 88–90% of the department’s budget is devoted to salaries and fringe and that attrition has recently outpaced hiring despite a Mayor‑backed hiring plan.
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