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Pound Foolish: After Cutting Police, Overtime Costs Strain LA's Budget

In 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department spent $265.5 million on overtime, an increase of $100 million since 2019, which strained the city's budget.
Los Angeles's total overtime pay for public workers was $1.1 billion in 2024, exceeding the city's budget deficit of nearly $1 billion.
Local policymakers are cutting the police force, which may increase overtime costs further.
The city borrowed $17.3 million in 2025 to cover police compensation due to excessive overtime hours.

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