Set minimum Richmond Police Department staffing at 165 sworn officers

Police & Community SafetyPublic SafetyResolution

In Plain English

The police department currently funds 145 officers but only has 99 active officers due to vacancies and leave. Police eliminated investigative units and rely on mandatory overtime to cover basic patrol needs. If approved, the city adds 20 officers to create healthier staffing levels.

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Votes

To approve Item Y.2

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Mayor Butt

Failed

2 to 5

Thomas K. ButtAye

Nathaniel BatesAye

Claudia JimenezNay

Demnlus Johnson IIINay

Gayle McLaughlinNay

Eduardo MartinezNay

Melvin WillisNay

To not commit to the 165 police recruitment levels and make the matter an ongoing item to address police staffing and service challenges to continue to develop strategies to effectively address it

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Councilmember Johnson III

Passed

5 to 2

Thomas K. ButtNay

Nathaniel BatesNay

Claudia JimenezAye

Demnlus Johnson IIIAye

Gayle McLaughlinAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Melvin WillisAye

Public Comments

45 public comments — 45 written

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