""One-hundred twenty-four sworn staff worked over 1,000 hours of overtime in fiscal year 2024-25, which raises concerns about sustainability and officer wellness," City Auditor Joe Rois said at a recent committee meeting reviewing the report."
"These officer overtime hours were typically spent on administrative duties like filling out reports, Rois said. Often, officers carried out those hours without filling out proper documentation or gaining supervisor approval."
San Jose's police overtime spending reached $72 million, a 53% increase from five years ago. Response times for priority 1 calls have worsened, exceeding the target of six minutes. The report attributes these issues to difficulties in recruiting and retaining police officers. Recommendations include enhancing reporting requirements and enforcing compliance with overtime rules. A significant portion of sworn staff hours consists of overtime, raising concerns about officer wellness. The police budget ballooned to $561 million in 2025, with overtime expenses increasing from 10% to 13%.
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