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Dorner Manhunt Could Cost Millions

Jacqueline Jackson |
February 25, 2013 | 4:23 p.m. PST

Executive Producer

 

Christopher Dorner | Creative Commons
Christopher Dorner | Creative Commons
Since the nations largest manhunt, for Christopher Dorner, came to its fiery end in Big Bear multiple police departments involved are scrambling to determine the damage to the states budget. San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Irvine police departments are assessing all resources deployed for the manhunt to provide a final account of how much it will cost.

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At the height of the investigation 125 officers were on 24-hour patrol from various agencies scouring the Big Bear area for Dorner. Aside from these officers there were also 275 assigned to protect 50 potential Dorner targets and their families. 

Lieutenant Andy Neiman told The Daily News:

"We are looking at it kind of like the fire departments do when there is a big regional event," he said. "The chief has directed we look to see if any grants are available for an emergency situation."

"We all were working extra hours on it and there will be a lot of overtime, either paid or compensatory time off," Neiman said. "Our Fiscal Operations Division is pulling together the figures to determine the full cost."

It is unclear when a full total will be available but Los Angeles Councilman Dennis Zine has confirmed it is expected to reach into the millions. Los Angeles devotes nearly $1.2 billion to its police department and should be able to cover the cost.

There is no information on when the final numbers will be released.

To learn more about the Dorner Manhunt visit Neon Tommy's coverage here.

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