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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOURTH QUARTER ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARSHALL PLAN (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
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Summary
City staff will present an update on the implementation of the Marshall Plan through June 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
Background
One of the City Council’s Strategic Initiatives to reduce crime and enhance public safety is the Marshall Plan on Crime (Marshall Plan). The Marshall Plan is a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional strategy to address the violence throughout San Joaquin County.
In November 2013, Stockton voters approved Measure A and the companion Measure B, providing funding to implement four key components of the Marshall Plan:
1. Rebuild the Stockton Police Department by adding 120 new police officers and 33 civilian support positions.
2. Expand the Neighborhood Services Section.
3. Establish a Neighborhood Betterment Team.
4. Establish the Office of Violence Prevention.
Present Situation
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Within the law enforcement profession, natural attrition affects overall staffing levels throughout the year. Staffing levels fluctuate as officers progress through the police academy and field training program and as employees separate from service due to retirements, injuries, career advancement, or other employment opportunities.
On December 5, 2023, the City Council approved the renewal of Measure A and the implementation of a recruitment and retention plan with the Stockton Police Officers’ Association. This action reallocated funding from 60 vacant sworn positions to support recruitment and retention efforts addressing police officer shortages. The recruitment and retention plan became effective on April 1, 2024.
Staffing Data as of June 30, 2026:
1. Police Department Staffing:
a. Sworn Positions
i. 425 approved positions
ii. 361 filled positions (as of 6/30/2026)
iii. 64 vacancies (as of 6/30/2026)
• 40 total officers hired as of 6/30/2026
• 54 total officers separated as of 6/30/2026
b. Professional Support Positions
i. 236 approved positions
ii. 209 filled positions (as of 6/30/206)
iii. 41 vacancies (as of 6/30/2026)
• 27 out of the 33 professional support positions were filled (as of 6/30/2026)
• These positions included administrative analysts, administrative aide, code enforcement officers, crime analyst, office specialist, office technician, police records assistants, police telecommunicators, program manager II, property clerks, Sr administrative analysts, Sr code enforcement officers, Sr community service officer, supervising crime analyst, and supervising evidence technician.
c. Neighborhood Services Section
i. 10 of the 11 professional staff positions were filled (as of 6/30/2026)
d. Neighborhood Betterment Team
i. 4 of the 5 professional staff positions were filled (as of 6/30/2026)
PD program Updates:
1. Neighborhood Betterment Team
a. Participated in 1 community events
b. 306 Citations
c. 414 Inspections
d. 28 Engagements
e. 323 Violations
f. 450 sq ft Graffiti removal
g. 0 Abatement
h. 6 Abandoned vehicles
2. Violent Crime
a. 2 Homicides
b. 6 Non-Fatal Shooting Incidents
3. Recruiting
a. 114 Recruiting Events
b. 48 Current Recruiters
c. Currently in Background Process
i. 55 Officer Candidates
ii. 18 Professional Staff Candidates