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Police Overtime Reduction and Neighborhood Policing
San Diego
Summary
Police Chief Scott Wall reported the department cut overtime spending by $6.5 million — the biggest drop in a decade — while keeping response times intact, and its neighborhood policing division stayed on budget while helping reduce unsheltered homelessness.
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Last discussed Feb 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A projected $6.5 million reduction in police overtime spending compared to last year.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers and residents who rely on police response times and homelessness outreach services.
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