"The police department has lately struggled to hire officers, increasingly relying on overtime to maintain minimum staffing numbers. But a city report found abuses in overtime spending."
"Supervisor Connie Chan demands progress on oversight of police overtime spending, emphasizing the need for corrective actions after a report revealed significant abuse and mismanagement."
Mayor Daniel Lurie is requesting $61 million in overtime funding for San Francisco police, highlighting the department's reliance on overtime amidst staffing challenges. A report revealed that police overtime surged to $108 million, with many officers exceeding overtime limits. Sheriff deputies are also seeking $30 million to cover projected overtime increases. Supervisor Connie Chan calls for accountability and corrective actions in light of the report's findings, as the city continues to navigate a budget crisis with claims of law enforcement needing prioritization to meet staffing shortages.
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