fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoRichmond council and police chief align, diverge on civil grand jury reportRichmond councilmembers viewed the civil grand jury report as divisive, addressing police staffing and community program investment.
San FranciscofromMission Local3 months agoMayor Lurie unveils package boosting S.F. law enforcement hiringMayor Lurie's executive order targets police staffing shortages in San Francisco, addressing overtime costs and seeks recruitment reforms for law enforcement.
fromLos Angeles Times3 months agoTo stave off layoffs, L.A. council members seek to cut police officer hiringLos Angeles City Council plans police reductions to address $1 billion shortfall, prioritizing civilian specialists over sworn officers.
NYC politicsfromwww.amny.com3 months agoFIRST ON amNY: NYPD's recruitment changes bring hundreds of new academy candidates amid staffing crisis | amNewYorkNYPD anticipates staffing levels to rise to 35,000 by fall 2026, thanks to revised college credit requirements.