The proposed Lurie budget drastically cuts funding for crucial oversight bodies, particularly the Department of Police Accountability, which has seen a 40% reduction in funding over five years. This undermines its ability to investigate crucial cases and develop policies. Sup. Shamann Walton expressed concerns over the legality of such cuts, questioning if it's lawful to essentially defund a charter-mandated office, while contrasting it with the SFPD, which received full funding for its requests. The staffing shortages further complicate the oversight process, risking accountability within law enforcement.
The DPA has seen a 40% budget reduction over five years, undermining its ability to oversee law enforcement effectively, raising legal questions about such cuts.
Sup. Shamann Walton highlighted that the Lurie budget effectively defunds vital oversight mechanisms, questioning the legality of gutting a mandated department.
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