Heated debate lingers over possible increase to Sacramento Police Department’s budget The differing views have become a key sticking point in the budget debate. Who deserves more money to actually tackle crime across the city? Author: Chris Thomas Updated: 11:30 PM PDT May 25, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jamilia Land with Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is speaking out after the Sacramento City Council launched a heated debate over possibly increasing the police department’s budget in the face of rising crime numbers. In 2020, there were 43 people killed in Sacramento, an increase of nearly 30% over the 34 people murdered in 2019. In 2021 so far, the city has already seen 21 people killed.