Police Flee Stockton as City Faces Bankruptcy

Pensions likely to be way less generous after reorganization

At a time when they're needed most, Stockton's police officers are leaving in startling numbers, exiting for jobs with other agencies such as BART, the city of Oceanside and Placer County.

Stockton City Manager Bob Deis said Tuesday he has appealed to Gov. Jerry Brown and California's top legislators for their help keeping the city from slipping into "municipal chaos."