Cost Savings Estimate - O2X Integrated Readiness Platform Injury Risk Reduction Program: Santa Ana Police Department From 2022 to 2024, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) incurred $6.34 million in workers compensation expenses, averaging approximately $2.11 million per year.
These costs, which exclude COVID related claims, are primarily attributed to injuries and conditions like strains, sprains, hypertension, and elevated heart rate. While these types of injuries are common, without targeted prevention strategies, they can lead to costly medical claims and reduced operational readiness.
SAPD Workers Compensation Trends (2022 - 2024)
YEAR # OF CLAIMS TOTAL PAID (Medical, Disability, Rehab) 2022 47 $1,584,581
2023 55 $3,361,999
2024 65 $1,391,705
TOTAL 167 $6,338,285
Additional Cost Considerations:
● Recruit Academy Attrition: Inadequate physical readiness was reported as the driving factor that led to the recent dismissal of two recruits. This represents a lost investment of approximately $150,00 per year (recruitment, academy prep, equipment, ammunition and training costs). ● Overtime Burden Due to Injuries: While specific overtime data was not provided to O2X, national benchmarks indicate that officers placed on modified duty or unable to work often require backfill through overtime, commonly exceeding $1,200 per week per officer.
Exhibit 2
O2X Integrated Readiness Platform The O2X program is designed to target preventable injuries through proactive strategies like movement assessments,
individualized
fitness
programming,
and
streamlined
return
to
work
support
for
officers
and
professional
staff.
It
combines
embedded
human
performance
specialists,
custom
education,
and
digital
tools
to
deliver
comprehensive,
science
backed
solutions
that
are
proven
to
reduce
injuries,
enhance
resilience,
and
improve
operational
readiness.
Estimated Annual Cost Savings Breakdown for SAPD ● Across all clients served by O2X, we consistently see 20 - 30% reductions in injury related costs, projecting
annual
savings
between
$482,000
and
$678,000..
● In the first year alone, this reflects a return on investment of 2 - 3 times the total annual cost of the O2X
Program,
with
sustained
implementation
typically
yielding
returns
of
3 -
5 times
over
a
period
of
performance
of
2 +
years.
COST CATEGORY BASELINE (historical avg) 20% REDUCTION 30% REDUCTION Workers Compensation $2,112,761 / year $452,552 $633,828 Academy Attrition* $150,000 / year $30,000 $45,000 Total Annual Cost Savings with O2X $482,552 $678,828 *Estimate based on reported cost to hire and train new officers and current rate of academy attrition Recommendations & Way Ahead 1. Facilitate site visit to Irvine Police Department: Meet key leaders and tour O2X facilities. 2. Request Funding Support: Data analysis suggests that potential savings after year one exceed $480,000
and
a
cost
share
model
is
fiscally
justifiable.
3. Implement the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform ○ Deploy a full time O2X Injury Prevention Specialist embedded within SAPD to deliver ongoing,
hands-on
support
to
include
individualized
movement
assessments,
targeted
rehab
and
fitness
programming,
and
direct
coaching
to
reduce
injury
risk
and
improve
overall
physical
readiness
among
officers,
recruits,
and
professional
staff
4. Integrate Early Intervention and Return to Work Protocols ○ Leverage proven O2X strategies to address injuries proactively and accelerate recovery.
The
specialist
will
support
return
to
work
planning,
minimizing
lost
time
and
improving
long-term
operational
readiness.
5. Establish Performance Benchmarks and Track Outcomes ○ Collaborate with O2X to develop a robust data tracking framework. Benchmark injury rates,
claim
frequency,
and
return
to
work
timelines
pre
and
post
implementation
to
secure
funding
for
additional
program
years.