$91M for police overtime? Even pro-cop supervisors are skeptical

SFPD, Sheriff's Department face scrutiny over possible overtime abuse

The San Francisco Police and Sheriff’s Department claims it needs $91 million to cover the departments’ overtime, but it comes after an audit raised questions about possible overtime abuses. For a few years, the SFPD has been trying to manage a shortage of police officers. According to the latest figures available, the department is short 525 sworn personnel. To fill shifts, overtime has been the answer. However, a December audit found there is …

$91M for police overtime? Even pro-cop supervisors are skeptical

SFPD says overtime makes up for staffing deficiencies and pays for increased enforcement asked for by city leaders.

NYPD wants to claw back $200k in OT from cop who claims disgraced Chief Jeffrey Maddrey ‘coerced’ her into sex

The NYPD is trying to claw back $200,000 in overtime paid to the female lieutenant who alleged the OT cash was used by disgraced ex-Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey to coerce her to perform sexual acts, The Post has learned.

Police Overtime Abuse Contributes to Budget Crisis - Broke-Ass Stuart's Website

The City’s budget is in crisis, but the Mayor is asking for more money for policing. Is it justified? Smiling police officer at the accountability hearing April 30, 2025. Photo by Eddy Hernandez. Watching Mayor Lurie put together his first big boy budget is like watching a car crash in slow motion. The budget always feels like a car crash at the end, but it feels like the recklessness is getting worse and accountability is conspicuously absent. …

Supes challenge SFPD on overtime spending—and rent-a-cop program

The San Francisco Police Department budget has gone from $650 million two years ago to $850 million—and yet, the department has just gone back to the supes to ask for more money to cover this year’s extra overtime expenses. And while Mayor Daniel Lurie has said he wants to fully fund SFPD, the supes—even the most conservative ones—are showing a bit of pushback. At a hearing on an SFPD budget audit Wednesday, several supes questioned why overtime…

S.F. supervisors ask: Why hasn’t SFPD addressed overtime abuse?

SFPD routinely under budgets overtime, asking the city for millions in extra funds. "Every single year, we have the same conversation."