新奥尔良警察局长反对冻结加班,警告在人员严重短缺的情况下会危及公共安全。 New Orleans police chief opposes overtime freeze, warning it endangers public safety amid severe staffing shortages.

新奥尔良警察总监Anne Kirkpatrick反对市议会关于冻结加班工资的提议, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick opposes a city council proposal to freeze overtime pay, warning it threatens public safety amid a $160 million budget deficit and 300 officer vacancies. 她认为加班对于维持巡逻和报道诸如狂欢节和除夕夜等重大事件至关重要,特别是考虑到长期人员不足的情况。 She argues overtime is essential for maintaining patrols and covering major events like Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve, especially given chronic understaffing. 尽管面临财政压力,但Kirkpatrick坚持认为,不能牺牲公共安全,即使这意味着要冒着她的地位风险。 Despite financial pressures, Kirkpatrick insists public safety must not be sacrificed, even if it means risking her position. 消防和应急服务部门已经削减了加班时间,对紧急服务的压力越来越大。 Fire and EMS departments have already cut overtime, increasing strain on emergency services. 该市正在探索替代办法,包括州或国民警卫队的支助,以平衡预算削减和安全需要。 The city is exploring alternatives, including state or National Guard support, as it seeks to balance budget cuts with safety needs.