🇺🇸 SAN FRANCISCO COPS CLOCK 80-HOUR WEEKS—AUDIT REVEALS OVERTIME “JACKPOT” CULTURE
An audit of the San Francisco Police Department found that 15 officers worked double full-time hours, raising alarms over burnout and budget abuse.
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An audit of the San Francisco Police Department has uncovered troubling overtime practices, revealing that 15 officers worked double full-time hours, with some clocking 80-hour weeks. The findings have raised concerns about burnout, budget abuse, and ethical violations within the department.
The audit also exposed cases where officers called out sick, only to moonlight as private security on the same day. This practice has sparked outrage among residents, with Anya Worley-Ziegmann calling it “remarkable and unacceptable,” questioning how officers can uphold ethical standards while operating under extreme fatigue.
Meanwhile, the distribution of police resources has drawn criticism. While neighborhoods like Mission see little patrol presence, downtown San Francisco is flooded with officers on overtime-funded assignments. This imbalance has led to frustration over public safety priorities, especially as crime rates fluctuate across different districts.
City officials are now investigating whether San Francisco police officers are exploiting the system, inflating costs in a city already facing deep financial strains. With mounting scrutiny on how public funds are allocated, reform efforts may follow—but whether meaningful change will emerge remains uncertain. The audit’s findings have reignited debates about police accountability, resource allocation, and financial sustainability.
Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-police-overtime-spending/
https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/30/sfpd-overtime-sick-leave-abuse-budget/
https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/121224_Performance_Audit_of_Police_Dept_Overtime.pdf