My question concerns municipal police in the State of CA:
A candidate for sheriff stated that contracting for police services with the Sheriff's Office could cost "considerably" more because the city would have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in severance pay to the police officers. Is he correct? What public document can I request to view the severance package offered to police in this city? If police are offered a job with the Sheriff's Office would they be entitled to severance pay? Who, ultimately, makes the decision to contract for these services, the County BOS, or, the Sheriff?
Thank you.
This police department employs approximately 50 police officers.

