San Diego Police Officers Association

Founded in 1912, the San Diego Police Officers Association (#SDPOA) represents the more than 1,850 dedicated and professional sworn members of the #SDPD.

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SDPD is in a staffing crisis. Officers cannot juggle proactive policing and responding to calls in a timely manner. The SDPOA is asking the community to voice their concerns with city council. This can only be fixed with an increased overtime and compensation budget to retain officers and recruit more.

[ABC 10News San Diego @10News]

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack https://t.co/n8U06J29EI

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This Memorial Day, the SDPOA honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to our nation. Their dedication will never be forgotten. We thank all of those who served our country, including those who continue to. Our office is closed today and will be back to normal business hours tomorrow. #MemorialDay

[Jared Wilson @POAJWIL]

88 Minutes.

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The staffing crisis for SDPD’s patrol operations left the division where the active shooter occurred severely understaffed. Bad response times have real consequences.

[ABC 10News San Diego @10News]

The San Diego Police Department had a staffing shortage on Monday when two gunmen stormed a mosque and killed three people.

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[Jared Wilson @POAJWIL]

Sadly, the narrative in the news was that the cops used excessive force when it's clear from the video that they were breaking up a huge fight and saved a victim who was being beaten on the ground. The cops in San Diego are consistently outnumbered and face violence like this every weekend. 29 SDPD positions are being budget cut this year.

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Join us Friday, May 29, 2026 at the stunning Coronado Golf Course for a day of golf, camaraderie, and community — all in support of San Diego’s finest. We’re aiming to raise $250,000 to fund essential programs like scholarships for officers’ children, aid for injured officers, and resources for families in need. Click the link to reserve your spot-- https://t.co/bRaMlrEQ4J

[PORAC @PORACalifornia]

PORAC Board Members Jared Wilson, Justin Doering & Marshall McClain, joined by Stacey Roark with WACOPS meet with @RepJuanVargas to discuss the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act , the HELPER Act, AI in policing, and the FORCE Act,

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Thank you to AT&T and FirstNet for supporting the SDPOA’s efforts to send Officers to #NationalPoliceWeek. Your commitment helps us honor fallen officers and support those who carry forward their legacy. We are proud to partner with a network built for first responders. 🖤💙

[San Diego Police Officers Association @SDPOA]

Chief Wahl’s budget cuts 29 sworn positions while adding to his office. He is cutting a Sex Crimes Sergeant, the Graffiti Unit, Front Counter Officers, and suggested closing Narcotics and turning their duties over to Federal Agents. Never before has the SDPD had so few on patrol with such a large Chief’s Office. While Chief Wahl runs a team of political staffers with city take home cars- patrol goes out understaffed everyday and Detectives scramble for vehicles.

[Jared Wilson @POAJWIL]

"This is an unacceptable way to run a police department," said SDPOA President Jared Wilson. https://t.co/3okb45H00o

[San Diego Police Officers Association @SDPOA]

SDPD is in a staffing crisis. Officers cannot juggle proactive policing and responding to calls in a timely manner. This can only be fixed with an increased overtime budget and increased compensation to retain officers and recruit more. The SDPOA is asking the community to voice their concerns to city council. Pay our officers a fair wage or the staffing crisis may get worse.

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Councilmember @CMRaulCampillo echoes public safety concerns when it comes to the proposed police budget. On Monday, April 20th the San Diego City Council reviewed the Chief’s proposed budget for FY 27. Response times are already worsening, with most priority one calls averaging 40 minutes or more. A new budget with better wages is the only way to address response times and retain officers.

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Councilmember @cm_vonwilpert echoes public safety concerns when it comes to the proposed police budget. On Monday, April 20th the San Diego City Council reviewed the Chief’s proposed budget for FY 27. Cuts made to the police budget will negatively affect officers, response times, and other resources. A new budget with better wages and more resources is the only way to retain officers and address response times.

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Councilmember @vivianmorenoSD echoes public safety concerns when it comes to the proposed police budget. On Monday, April 20th the San Diego City Council reviewed the Chief’s proposed budget for FY 27. Cuts made to the police budget will negatively affect officers, response times, and other resources. Response times for most priority one calls average 40 minutes or longer. We must have a police budget that offers better wages and more resources to retain officers and address response times.

[San Diego Police Officers Association @SDPOA]

Today we remember Officer Griffin for commitment and ultimate sacrifice made while serving our community.

[San Diego Police Officers Association @SDPOA]

On Monday, the San Diego City Council reviewed the Chief’s proposed budget for FY 27. Four councilmembers: Henry Foster, Marni Von Wilbert, Raul Campillo, and Vivian Moreno , voiced support for the department saying any cuts made to the police budget will negatively affect officers, response times, and other resources. Response times are already worsening, with most priority one calls averaging 40 minutes or more. We cannot afford to lose any more officers. A new budget, with better wages and more resources is the only way to retain officers and address response times. Click the link to hear more from city council on the proposed budget. https://t.co/YUdmNAY5ha

[San Diego Police Officers Association @SDPOA]

@SanDiegoPD proposed a budget cut of 29 officers and the next day announced a convention for leadership.

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The Police Chief’s proposed budget cuts 25 first- and second-level supervisor positions through eliminations or by freezing positions. These supervisors are critical to department operations, ensuring officers respond to calls and conduct thorough investigations. They also play a key role in holding SDPD members accountable to the public they serve. Some of these supervisors are in critical roles such as supervising the Sexual Offender Unit, Graffiti and Emerging Gangs Team, Air Support, and Field Operations.

In 2015, a study by Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), conducted after a series of misconduct incidents, criticized SDPD for its lack of supervision. The report found: “PERF’s review of selected disciplinary cases revealed that most of the cases were notable for a lack of consistent first-line supervision of officers.”

These cuts are irresponsible and put politics over public safety.

"When you repeat a mistake, it is not a mistake anymore: it is a decision.”