Hollister Police Department staffing and retention
Summary
The police union says the department has only 30 sworn officers when it should have closer to 80, with officers working more than 150 hours of overtime. Speakers warned service levels and officer safety are at risk as budget cuts loom.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Taxpayers funded a 14-month investigation plus recruiting and hiring 12 replacement employees, with costs undisclosed.
Residents benefit if staffing is protected; cuts would reduce patrol and response capacity.
Officers and residents bear the consequences of understaffing and potential further cuts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Special Meeting
The police union says the department has only 30 sworn officers when it should have closer to 80, with officers working more than 150 hours of overtime. Speakers warned service levels and officer safety are at risk as budget cuts loom.
City Council Meeting
A resident alleged that quota practices and poor leadership drove 12 employees out of HPD over 19 months and called for release of a 14-month third-party investigation the city paid for. Staffing shortfalls affect response times and public safety.
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