Negotiations at an impasse!
On Thursday, July 13th, after 8 meetings with the City’s negotiating team, the SBPOA decided to call an impasse because the City of Santa Barbara has refused to offer a fair, market rate contract to our members. Below you will find information about the drain of police officers caused by below market pay and benefits.
KEYT profile on Ventura County police agencies and pay quality
KEYT follow-up: Local Business Supports Santa Barbara Police
Special Report: CRISIS at the Santa Barbara Police Department
Facts about crime and the number of officers at the SBPD (288kb .pdf)
Beyond the sound bites -- Why you should be concerned.
Seven Points of Contention (.pdf)
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