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Police and fire budgets take center stage in Stockton’s FY24‑25 proposal
Summary
The proposed budget includes a $184 million police request, goals to reach 425 sworn officers, and plans to reopen Truck 7 and expand paramedic training in the fire department; chiefs emphasized recruitment, retention and community programs.
Chief Stanley McFadden and Fire Chief Rick Edwards used the council’s budget study session on June 5 to spotlight staffing and public‑safety initiatives embedded in the FY24‑25 proposal.
"We propose staffing of 425 sworn," Chief McFadden said, reporting the department has hired 44 new officers so far this year and is requesting six new positions in the proposed budget, including a dispatch supervisor and additional animal‑services staff. McFadden said the department’s FY24‑25 request is about $184 million, up from $168 million in the prior year; he…
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