Charleston police chief cites coding, special events after council flags $3.3M overtime Police Chief Dempsey told the Public Safety Committee that coding errors and special-event staffing explain much of the department's reported $3,300,000 in overtime for the past year and outlined recruiting gains and planned fleet and station projects.

Charleston's police chief reveals that a staggering $3.3 million in overtime is largely due to misclassified pay codes and staffing for special events.

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Council adopts Safe Streets plan and approves public-safety grant reimbursement The council adopted a Safe Streets safety action plan based on a six-year study and approved public-safety grant actions including reimbursement up to $93,001.50 for services; council members said the measures aim to reduce crashes and support enforcement and prevention programs.

Charleston City Council is taking major steps to enhance public safety with a newly adopted Safe Streets plan and a significant grant to combat underage drinking!

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Charleston City Council Approves Public Safety Grants and Key Ordinances for Second Reading City Council unanimously approves public safety funding and begins review of multiple ordinances.

Charleston City Council just took monumental steps to enhance community safety with unanimous approvals for vital public safety grants and strategic partnerships!

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