Police overtime costs projected to put MPD more than $23 million over budget

The Minneapolis Police Department is expected to go over budget in 2026 by more than $23 million, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported Monday. MPD’s overspending, driven primarily by overtime costs, is draining the city’s general fund and threatening its overall financial health. Minneapolis City Council members are alarmed at the department’s exploding overtime costs, which have risen sharply each year since 2020. Overtime spending exceeded $30 million in 2025 despite a $6 million budget.

After meeting with Deputy Chief Financial Officer Jayne Discenza, Minneapolis City Council member LaTrisha Vetaw Read Entire Article

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