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This is the system. I was a juror in a trial against Oakland where they were found to have been doing this - well over a decade ago. Oakland’s police department

This is the system. I was a juror in a trial against Oakland where they were found to have been doing this - well over a decade ago. Oakland’s police department in particular has been in disarray for a very long time. Employees in any profession are going to test boundaries and see what they can get away with. There was a similar report of a BART employee racking up incredible overtime as well. It’s ultimately whatever the system permits.

talon8635 1mo ago
This, and what it demands. Is the place understaffed? Last I checked, yes. Are the overtime hours unnecessary, or there literally aren’t any others staffed to cover them? I did a ride along with OPD, and they were severely understaffed and the number of active unit cars at any given time were insanely small for the size of the city, not to mention a city with such a high crime rate. If there are abuses of the system, they should be prosecuted, absolutely. I’m not sure that’s the entire story here though
- exolymph 1mo ago
  It's both. OPD is dramatically under-staffed, and also trash. Needs a complete overhaul.