Concern over level of police funding - St Ives Local The Police and Crime Commissioner has written to the home secretary and the policing minister raising concerns about the proposed policing funding settlement

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Alison Hernandez, has written to the home secretary and the policing minister raising concerns about the proposed policing funding settlement for 2026/27 stiveslocal.uk/police-fundi... #policing #policefunding #crime

Montgomery County Council Reviews 2024 Police Data and Considers Budget Resolution Council discusses police statistics and supplemental budget appropriation during public safety meeting.

Montgomery County Council's recent meeting unveiled alarming gaps in police funding and crucial support for fire and rescue services—what does this mean for public safety?

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Barberton Council Approves Legislation for Tree Ordinance and Police Funding Council adopts new tree ordinance and allocates $10K for police department budget.

Barberton City Council is taking bold steps to enhance public safety by tackling hazardous trees and boosting police funding—changes that could transform community security!

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New Canaan Police Department approves $151K for three new vehicles and equipment Police department secures funding for vehicle purchases and outfitting costs in 2026 budget.

New Canaan's Board of Selectmen just approved over $150K for new police vehicles and essential equipment, ensuring top-notch public safety for the community!

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Los Angeles residents criticize city council over public safety and police funding Residents demand action from Los Angeles council on crime and police budget concerns

Los Angeles residents are voicing urgent concerns over public safety and police funding, demanding decisive action from the city council as the Olympics approach.

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Warren's next budget includes more OT funding for police and fire departments The Warren City Council passed a city budget for fiscal year 2026 Tuesday night that gives some employees a boost in pay and adds more funds for police and firefighter overtime. The council decreased overtime funding in the budget for other departments as it made amendments to the proposal delivered by Mayor Lori Stone in April, when she laid out a $430.5 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Her budget represented a 24.3% increase over the current fiscal year's budget. It wasn't immediately clear Tuesday night how much the total changed after the council made its amendments. The amendments included increasing funding for overtime in the police and fire departments. City Council Secretary Mindy Moore said earlier Tuesday that the Warren Police Department is "woefully understaffed," and said the mayor hadn't planned enough money for overtime. The council also reduced the amount of money in the budget for overtime for city departments and divisions, including the Mayor's Office, 37th District Court, Treasurer and Controller offices, information systems department and animal control. Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said after the meeting the council reviewed past overtime expenditures and anticipated overtime in departments. The council "tried to get those numbers closer to actual," he said. The council added or reclassified some positions and increased the wage rates for positions. It increased the wages for the director of public services from $138,500 to $149,000. Moore said the council found that several department leaders were significantly underpaid. "We have addressed this by adjusting a few key salaries," she said at the meeting. "Simultaneously, we trimmed overtime and tightened line item spending in many departments, based on historical trends and actual needs." Council President Angela Rogensues said in a statement the budget reflects a total tax levy of 27.1535 mills and supports “core city services such as public safety, library services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure improvements.” She said the council took "a conservative approach" to discretionary spending, eliminating "unsubstantiated outreach expenditures" and deferring several capital items pending further justification or feasibility studies. "I am proud of the work that was done this year by City Council to ensure that vital services are funded while taking a fiscally conservative approach as we monitor the economic conditions and rapidly changing federal policies that impact our community and revenue,” she said. The council also changed the budget to include the revenue it anticipates from marijuana shops through permits and fees. The council passed an ordinance earlier in the spring that provides a way for recreational marijuana establishments to open in the city. Police and fire overtime Moore said the mayor’s proposed budget for overtime in the Police Department was "not realistic at all.” “We have a woefully understaffed Police Department due to hiring problems in the past,” she said. “We're hoping that's going to get better.” She said the city has a new human resources director and that the Police Department has “taken over a major part of the hiring process,” and she would like to see an increase in the number of officers. The Police Department asked for $2 million for overtime for officers in the budget; Stone included $1 million. The council increased that number to $1.5 million, Moore said. The Fire Department asked for $2 million in overtime for firefighters, and the mayor included $750,000 in the budget for the department's OT. The council increased that number to $1.4 million. She said the department could take steps to reduce the amount it spends on overtime. One of the council's amendments included hiring an “efficiency consultant,” who would identify ways to streamline operations and reduce overtime. Sludge incinerator The budget also includes a $75 million loan, which will pay for a multi-year project to replace the sludge incinerator at the wastewater treatment plant. The city plans to replace its roughly 50-year-old incinerator, which combusts sludge, with a more modern system. Sludge is what is left after raw sewage is treated and water is filtered out. The city will receive the loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Donna Dordeski, Warren's wastewater treatment sanitary engineer, said the city found out last year that it had made the list of qualified projects for the funding. She said the loan interest rate for Warren is 2%. Construction on the project is expected to begin this year. asnabes@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Warren's next budget includes more OT funding for police and fire departments

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Pushing The ‘Shoplifting Crime Wave’ Narrative Allowed Cops To Stock Up On LEO Goodies For most of a half-decade, law enforcement officials and retail execs have been engaged in a “mass crime spree” duet. Despite this hysteria being debunked several times by rigorous reporting, cops...

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Control - not protection: this government funding choice betrays its priority - Vox Political Control - not protection: this government funding choice betrays its priority - and the good of the public has nothing to do with it

The government funds police to maintain control but leaves fire services underfunded, risking lives. Labour’s failure to protect the public shows its priority: control over safety.
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City presents $14.2M budget proposal including police grant projections City outlines $14.2 million budget with $26,000 police grant already awarded.

Seat Pleasant's City Council proposes a $14.2 million budget aiming for financial sustainability, but will it meet the community's needs?

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So we’re over-policing to the point where 5️⃣ squad cars are needed for one guy in a rusted early 2000s Impala? 🤔🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓

And yet… this same department will be back next cycle asking for a bigger budget. 🙄 This ain’t safety—it’s inefficiency.

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Portland City Council discusses police overtime budget amid ongoing protest preparation Council reviews police overtime needs and budget strategy for anticipated protests and vacancies.

As Portland's City Council grapples with a staggering $3.5 million in police overtime costs, questions arise about how to budget for the unpredictable nature of public safety events.

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Community policing model boosts safety as city council discusses funding bill City reports low crime rates as Senate Bill 5286 passes for police funding.

Medical Lake's innovative community policing model is driving down crime rates, with a promising new funding bill on the horizon to boost safety even further.

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Vice Chair Shivers raises concerns over potential funding cuts to Cahoots program Shivers expresses worries about accountability in security amid declining police funding.

Vice Chair Shivers warns that cuts to the Cahoots program could jeopardize community safety, raising alarms about the growing reliance on private security with little accountability.

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Chief Bennett discusses need for more officers and funding at police meeting Chief Bennett emphasizes the urgent need for additional officers and funding for public safety.

Templeton's police chief warns of a looming public safety crisis, calling for urgent funding and more officers to combat rising crime and officer fatigue.

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North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has praised @northwalespolice.bsky.social for its performance while saving costs - but said inflation meant a precept increase was inevitable.

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How much more police want from North Wales council tax payers as inflation bites Band D households will pay £22.50 extra a year as Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Andy Dunbobbin looks to balance inflationary costs…

How much more police want from North Wales council tax payers as inflation bites.

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MP seeks reassurance from Home Secretary on police funding following fatal stabbing - Bedford Independent Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin (Labour), spoke in Parliament today (13 January) to ask for assurances from the Home Secretary in...

In the shadow of the fatal stabbing in Bedford on Friday, Mr Yasin asked the Home Secretary to ensure special grants to Bedfordshire Police are maintained...
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Police crisis: funding woes, rising cuts and public distrust Concerns grow over police funding and effectiveness. Forces face cuts and dwindling public trust amid rising demands and budget shortfalls

Public trust in the police has plummeted: 47% approval in 2023 vs. 70% in 2020. Misconduct cases and funding cuts deepen the crisis.

Can the thin blue line hold?

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