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Smart policies can boost police coverage even in a bad economy

CNN had a story this week that I'm sure we'll be seeing much more frequently titled, "Police face cuts as economy falters." According to CNN:U.S. police departments are streamlining patrols, reducing training and cutting back on some preventative programs as their budgets fall victim to the struggling economy.Many police chiefs are warning deeper cuts may be coming. ...A poll of 200 departments during the summer by the Police Executive Research Forum, which studies law enforcement trends, reported 39 percent of respondents said their operating budgets were cut because of the economy and 43 percent said the faltering economy had affected their ability to deliver services.The Plano, TX Police Department was one of the examples cited - they're leaving vacant officer positions unfilled to save money...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on October 25, 2008 (boomark / email).