An Oakland union wants the city to civilianize a handful of desk-bound police jobs to save money and put more cops on the street. (Read the full Oaklandside article by clicking here)
“The union cited a recent report published by the city that estimates a civilian intake technician would cost $160,000 less than a sworn officer in the same role. The union claims that by putting more cops in the field, Oakland would also save millions of dollars spent on overtime.”
Oakland city workers support the core public services we all rely on—like libraries, street paving, and 911 dispatch. Oakland city workers are fighting for a fair labor contract that invests in our services and the workers who provide them.
