Sacramento Police Department Budget
Both proposed and approved budgets are available for this fiscal year. Click "Compare Budgets" to see the differences.
The fiscal year 2024/2025 runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Budget figures represent approved allocations for this period.
Total Budget
$250,856,650
Sworn Officers
735
65.7% of total staff
Professional Staff
384.5
34.3% of total staff
Mission Statement
To work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our city.
Divisions
| Division | FTE | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Chief | 54 | $8,200,000 |
| Office of Operations | 710 | $124,200,000 |
| Office of Investigations | 181 | $37,500,000 |
| Office of Specialized Services | 168 | $27,400,000 |
| Total | 1119.5 | $250,856,650 |
Strategic Goals
- Reduce violent crime using STRIDE focused deterrence strategy
- Strengthen relationships with underserved communities through outreach
- Enhance capacity of Real Time Information Center (RTIC)
- Expand use of data-driven policing and intelligence tools
- Improve response and interventions for homelessness-related calls
- Modernize police fleet and technology infrastructure
- Promote internal accountability and transparency
- Develop leadership pipelines and promote internal talent
- Advance the Office of Violence Prevention's neighborhood presence
- Secure and sustain external grant funding for critical initiatives
Expenditures
Division Budgets
| Division | Budget | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Chief | $8,200,000 | 3.3% |
| Office of Operations | $124,200,000 | 49.5% |
| Office of Investigations | $37,500,000 | 14.9% |
| Office of Specialized Services | $27,400,000 | 10.9% |
| Total | $250,856,650 | 100% |
Grant Funding
| Grant Name | Source | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) | U.S. Department of Justice | $700,000 | Technical assistance and violent crime reduction strategy development |
| Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) | FEMA/Homeland Security | $3,100,000 | Support regional emergency response and law enforcement coordination |
| Gang Violence Suppression Program | California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) | $363,000 | Targeted intervention and prevention of gang-related activity |
| Office of Violence Prevention Community Partnership Funding | Measure U (City Funding) | $1,000,000 | Support non-profits and grassroots groups in violence prevention |
Staffing
Sworn Officers
735
65.7% of total staff
Professional Staff
384.5
34.3% of total staff
Total Staff
1119.5
Full-time equivalent positions
Staffing Changes
| Description | FTE Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminated 5.66 vacant FTEs as part of G/MU budget balancing | -5.66 | All eliminated positions were vacant; no layoffs or service interruptions. |
| Maintained sworn staffing levels despite budget reductions | 0 | Preserved public safety coverage across all six patrol districts. |
| Realigned command structure in East Command from one captain to two lieutenants | 0 | Improves command span and coverage for Districts 6 and 7. |
Diversity Metrics
Women & Minority Sworn Officers
Women & Minority New Hires
Programs
Community Engagement Programs
Cops and Coffee
Informal community meetings for open dialogue with officers
Shop with a Cop
Holiday season event where officers take children shopping for gifts
Oak Park Peace Walks
Weekly neighborhood walk with community leaders to promote peace
Business Walks
Officers visit local businesses to foster collaboration and hear concerns
Polar Plunge
Special Olympics fundraiser involving officers and community participation
National Night Out
Citywide night of community block parties to strengthen police relationships
Narcan Training Sessions
Public and internal training on using Narcan for opioid overdose reversal
Youth Mentoring & Outreach
SPD officers partner with youth organizations for long-term support
Technology Initiatives
| Initiative | Description | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet 3 ALPR Camera Integration | In-vehicle license plate readers to enhance patrol capabilities | Improved vehicle tracking and suspect identification |
| FUSUS Integration | Platform that integrates private and public camera systems for real-time video analysis | Faster situational awareness and post-incident review |
| Real Time Information Center (RTIC) Expansion | Enhancing real-time data analysis and information flow to officers in the field | Supports predictive policing and officer safety |
| Online Video Reporting System | Allows community members to submit video evidence for minor incidents | Increased community access and case closure rates |
| SpidrTech | Community feedback system for automated text-based surveys after officer contact | Measures and improves public satisfaction and trust |
| Body-Worn Cameras with Real-Time Upload | Enhanced body camera tech with faster video access | Better internal review and accountability |
Equipment & Technology
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
Real-time vehicle and plate detection for investigations and patrol
Deployed: 2024
Fleet 3 Cameras
License plate recognition and video capture in patrol vehicles
Deployed: 2024
Body-Worn Cameras
Officer accountability and evidence collection during interactions
Real-Time Information Center (RTIC)
Live intelligence support and data coordination for patrol and investigators
FUSUS Platform
Integration of public/private camera feeds to aid incident response
Deployed: 2024
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Aerial surveillance and situational awareness for critical incidents
Online Video Reporting
Public reporting of low-level crimes through online video submission
SpidrTech System
Automated community feedback tool post-contact with officers
Smartphones for Officers
Mobile access to real-time dispatch, CAD, and data systems
Performance Metrics
Crimes Reported
37.12
Per 1,000 residents
Calls for Service
149,182
Total annual calls
911 Call Response
90.1%
Answered within 15 seconds
Median Response Time
7 minutes 2 seconds
For Priority 2 & 3 calls
Call Response Statistics
911 Calls Answered in 15 Seconds
Median Response Time
7 minutes 2 seconds
For Priority 2 & 3 calls
Budget Documents
No budget documents are currently available for the 2024/2025 approved budget.