Police departments' overtime costs rise as Occupy protests continue
Thousands of people have been participating in nationwide protests modeled on the Occupy Wall Street demonstration in New York City, which began in mid-September.
California's Occupy Oakland made headlines last month when a police raid resulted in more than 100 arrests, and again earlier this month, when protesters shut down the city's port by blocking its gates. During a recent press briefing, Oakland mayor Jean Quan noted that the demonstrations are depleting the city's overtime employee attendance allowance, Bloomberg reports.
"It will bite heavily into our overtime fund, and that takes away services from the community," said Quan, as quoted by the news source.
Figures released by the nonpartisan Independent Budget Office at the end of last month offered insight into the cost of the New York City protests. The first month of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations racked up $3.4 million in additional time and attendance payouts for the New York Police Department.
California's Occupy Oakland made headlines last month when a police raid resulted in more than 100 arrests, and again earlier this month, when protesters shut down the city's port by blocking its gates. During a recent press briefing, Oakland mayor Jean Quan noted that the demonstrations are depleting the city's overtime employee attendance allowance, Bloomberg reports.
"It will bite heavily into our overtime fund, and that takes away services from the community," said Quan, as quoted by the news source.
Figures released by the nonpartisan Independent Budget Office at the end of last month offered insight into the cost of the New York City protests. The first month of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations racked up $3.4 million in additional time and attendance payouts for the New York Police Department.
All data and information provided on this news blog is for informational purposes only. Infinisource makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. Information regarding employment suits and other legal action is not updated after publication, and may not be current.