SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper says a proposed budget reduction could force his office to pull more than 50 deputies off the streets, warning that response times and specialized units would take a hit.
The concern comes as Sacramento County grapples with a budget deficit and asks more than 30 agencies — including the Sheriff’s Office — to review potential cuts.
Cooper said he met with county officials about a week ago, when the Office of the County Executive asked departments to provide feedback on what a 2.5% reduction would mean for their operations. He said that would translate to a $14 million cut for his department…