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These protests have created a huge financial burden for the City, requiring hundreds of <br />hours in overtime staffing. Many officers have been required to work overtime on a <br />daily basis; many have gone weeks without a day off. Ironically, those calling for <br />defunding are forcing additional expenditures of monies that could be used to address <br />their very issues. <br /> <br />We have a world class police department. Now, more than ever, is the time when the <br />City needs to reaffirm its commitment to the bedrock principle of providing the best <br />possible public safety service. We have to ensure that Santa Ana remains a safe place <br />to live, work and visit. The voices screaming the loudest don’t necessarily represent <br />those who want the best for our city. Don’t allow them to overpower the good sense <br />that you exercise on behalf of the 500,000 plus residents, business stakeholders and <br />daily visitors who support good governance, our police department and making public <br />safety a priority in our community. <br /> <br />No to defunding or reducing our police department resources. <br />Sincerely, <br />Charlie Pescarolo <br />527 W Brookshire Ave. <br />Orange, <br />92865 <br /> <br />2 <br />