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.
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.
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