The San Jose police officers union said an ongoing mass exodus will eventually end up impacting public safety.
"This department is in crisis. We are experiencing our emergency. Calling 911 for help, and there is no extra help," said Sean Pritchard, president of the San Jose Police Officers Association.Pritchard pointed to a recently completed survey of 680 union San Jose police officers. It showed 156 officers plan to leave the department in the next 24 months. This, on top of 206 that have parted ways since January 2021.
Liccardo continued that higher pay has helped the city add 225 police officers over the past five years. Liccardo believes the union is trying to leverage its power during contract negotiations, by asking for an average 7% annual raise plus a $5,000 signing bonus. "One of the most important things the next mayor will do is stabilizing the city and making sure it’s safe again," said Cindy Chavez, member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and a mayoral candidate. "As the city has continued to grow, their ranks have not."
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