Summary
The chief says five officer vacancies force heavy overtime (toward $1 million this year) and wants six new officers — three for a traffic unit — plus civilian FOIL and lobby clerks so sworn officers can get back on the street.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $878,000 in requested general overtime plus six new officer salaries — a significant chunk of the general fund.
Residents wanting faster response, traffic enforcement, and a staffed police lobby.
Taxpayers, if overtime continues climbing without the staffing to bring it down.
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