CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Despite advertising itself aspolice departments in San Diego County, Chula Vista is struggling to staff its police force.
In fact, FBI numbers for 2022, show the South Bay city's police force has the 18th lowest officer-per-capita numbers in the country. "We offer not only a competitive salary but a great benefits package. A highlight of our benefit package is FREE Medical insurance for yourself and your family.", out of 182 cities it studied, Chula Vista had the lowest officer-per-capita ratio.Officer shortages have been a longtime concern for Chula Vista Mayor John McCann.As for the reasons for the low officer-per-person ratio, McCann said that it is an issue plaguing departments across the region and the nation.
"In April, we went off cycle and gave officers a five percent pay increase," said McCann."That was something that I helped champion and their contract is going to be up and we’re going to start negotiations early next year."