The City of Sacramento is considering making cuts to vacant police department positions to help make up for its $44 million budget deficit.

Jason Kirtlan, as a sergeant in the police unit that patrols Old Sacramento and parts of downtown on horseback, more than doubled his salary with overtime in 2023. His regular pay was $132,417, and his overtime pay was $153,682. He also more than doubled his salary in 2021 and 2022, making $166,196 and $159,887 just in overtime hours.

Fifteen Sacramento police officers have doubled their annual salaries through overtime pay, raising concerns as the city faces a $44 million budget deficit.

Sen. Sabrina Cervantes said she did not have alcohol in her system and was left “shaken” by the way police treated her at the hospital after the crash.

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside, waves to guests before being sworn in on Dec. 2, 2024, at the state Capitol. The Riverside Democrat was cited Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence following a vehicle collision in downtown Sacramento. Hector Amezcua [email protected]

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California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes was cited for driving under the influence after a collision with another vehicle, and has since denied the charges, accusing police of falsely accusing