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La Verne police union raises contract concerns amid staffing shortages; residents urge faster resolution
Summary
The La Verne Police Officers Association president told the council the department has been without a contract for 97 days, cited overtime and vacancies, and urged a fair agreement; residents spoke in support and asked the council to act before the Oct. 20 meeting.
Andrew McKinley, president of the La Verne Police Officers Association, told the council during public comment that the department had been operating without a new contract for 97 days and that officers are working substantial overtime to maintain coverage.
"We've listened carefully to the council. You said you supported us. You said you're willing to spend more to help bridge the gap," McKinley said. He detailed operational strain: 168 overtime shifts in recent months and multiple vacant…
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