Potential police staffing cuts below 1990s levels
Santa Rosa
Summary
Police Chief John Cregan said without new revenue the department could lose 11 sworn officers next year and up to 24 by 2030, dropping below 1990s staffing while the city has 39,000 more residents. Response times to violent crimes would rise and specialty teams like gang and traffic units would be eliminated.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.1 million in cuts next year, escalating to 24 sworn positions lost by 2030 without new revenue.
Residents keep faster 911 response and functioning gang, traffic and homicide investigation teams.
Residents would see slower emergency response and more unsolved property and violent crime if cuts proceed.
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