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San Angelo police and fire chiefs warn staffing shortfalls risk service levels
Summary
Police and fire leaders told the council understaffing and pay gaps are reducing enforcement capacity and increasing overtime; police said entry pay is ~12–15% below comparable cities and attrition is eroding patrol strength, prompting a retention/compensation request for council consideration.
San Angelo’s public‑safety leaders described staffing strains and urged council to consider compensation and hiring measures to retain personnel.
Police Chief Travis Griffith said the department is operating well below recommended staffing levels and that pay is materially below comparable Texas cities. He described…
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