Officer Louis Wong has been elected as president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association after winning a significant election. Wong is the first Asian American to hold this position. His campaign emphasized the need for increased officer salaries, despite them already being among the highest in the country. San Francisco police officers start at over $119,000 and can earn significantly more with promotions. Wong's own salary included substantial overtime pay, raising concerns about overtime practices within the department, particularly following recent audits showing significant spending increases.
Officer Louis Wong has been elected president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association with a significant margin, winning 689 to 398 votes.
Wong aims to increase police officer salaries and has stated he wants to make San Francisco one of the highest-paid police departments in the country.
Wong's salary, bolstered by overtime, was substantial, leading him to earn $481,910 between July 2022 and June 2023, which was more than the police chief.
The San Francisco Police Department has experienced criticism regarding its overtime practices, with a city audit revealing doubled spending over five years due to mismanagement.
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