LAPD reassigning 350 from specialty units to patrol to reduce OT

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/lapd-chief-budget-crunch-forcing-him-to-move-350-officers-from-specialized-units-to-field-.html

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said Wednesday that cuts to the department's overtime would force him to move 350 officers from specialized units to patrol duty around the city

About 170 officers have already been moved from the Metro, Gang and Narcotics units, Beck said at his monthly press availability at Parker Center. An additional 180 will be moved in the coming months as part of a second wave of transfers to fill the ranks.