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The starting salary for an entry-level hire joining as an agent or investigator would be around $81,000 and more than $85,000 after one year of training
Chief Brian O’Hara said the divisions enable the department to have “greater accountability” over efforts to reduce crime
The city’s $1.189 billion police budget allows for 9,300 officers; the department currently has 8,995 officers
The initial 1979 order stemmed from a complaint against the departments’ hiring practices, citing discrimination against minorities and women
Seven police and firefighter widows have been waiting for at least a year for their share of benefits under the Line of Duty Compensation Act
Mayor Mike Rawlings plans to testify about his opposition to the long-in-the-works bill
The policy will still forbid tattoos on an officer’s hands, neck or face, and any racially discriminatory or otherwise offensive tattoos
Mayor Catherine Pugh said police overtime spending this year is expected to top $40 million, exceeding the $16 million set aside for the expense
Matias Ferreira lost both of his legs when he stepped on an IED during a tour in Afghanistan
Maj. Kevin Reeves said he hopes “to earn the trust and confidence of my peers within the department, as well as the trust of the citizens we serve”
In addition to the grant money, the mayor announced his budget proposal will include 1 percent and 2 percent raises and additional bonuses for officers based on years of experience
At the current rate, the Sacramento Police Department could lose 45 to 50 officers by year’s end
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