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Police union and officers tell Richmond council stalled bargaining is worsening staffing crisis
Summary
Members of the Richmond Police Officers Association and rank-and-file officers told the City Council that stalled bargaining and a lack of firm negotiation dates have left the department understaffed and relying on unsustainable overtime, and they asked the council to press the city manager's negotiating team to set dates.
Multiple speakers representing the Richmond Police Officers Association told the City Council the department is experiencing one of its most severe staffing shortages and repeatedly requested firm bargaining dates from the city's negotiating team.
Ben Theriault, president of the Richmond Police Officers Association, said the union was "ready to do that morning, afternoon, and evening" but that the city had not provided dates; he said shortages…
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