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eastangliabylines.co.uk
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?

J.J. Jackson reports
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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
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 1:10 PM
midwalesmike.bsky.social
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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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
voxpoliticalonline.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
stlouisamerican.bsky.social
'Court ruling won’t end police budget dispute'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Lawrence Bryant | The St. Louis American

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Court ruling won’t end police budget dispute 
A legal battle over police funding in St. Louis is headed to the next round after the state-appointed Board of Police Commissioners said it will appeal a judge’s ruling rejecting its bid for roughly $67.5 million in additional city funding. The announcement came a day after Circuit Judge Joan Moriarty ruled that Rams settlement proceeds […]
www.stlamerican.com
June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
citizenptnewsor.bsky.social
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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Portland City Council discusses police overtime budget amid ongoing protest preparation
Council reviews police overtime needs and budget strategy for anticipated protests and vacancies.
citizenportal.ai
March 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
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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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...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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POLICE DEPARTMENTS SECURE FEDERAL GRANT| Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids and Fridley Police Secure Federal Funding for Less-Lethal Weapons and Tracking Equipment | MinneapoliMedia
Coon Rapids and Fridley will split nearly $27,700 in federal funding for less-lethal weapons, GPS tracking devices and other police equipment.
minneapolimedia.town.news
September 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Wildwood's council is grappling with the weighty challenge of balancing public safety and budget sustainability as they face rising costs in their police contract.

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Council directs staff to get county cost scenarios and sends police funding review to committee
Facing projected multi‑year increases in the county police contract, the council asked staff to obtain St. Louis County cost quotes for several staffing scenarios and referred a review of future funding options to the Administration & Public Works committee.
citizenportal.ai
September 17, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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St. Louis County is facing a staggering $40 million shortfall in its police budget, raising urgent concerns over public safety and the sustainability of essential services.

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Official warns $40 million police shortfall as county faces budget cliff
An agency official said the St. Louis County public-safety budget is roughly $40 million short, that 85% of the public safety general revenue is salaries, and that cutting police presence would be undesirable and politically risky.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM
midwalesmike.bsky.social
Police forces are struggling with staff shortages, inadequate resources and pressure from rising crime. Who should back them up?
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Can Police Forces Share Resources to Fight Crime?
Police forces are struggling with funding, staffing and support. Could sharing specialist resources provide an answer to the UK's policing crisis?
thewhipline.substack.com
September 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
Public commenters in Oakland are raising serious concerns about unresolved racial bias and funding before the police commission considers dismissing the federal monitor.

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Public commenters urge caution on NSA exit, cite unresolved racial‑bias questions and data gaps
During public comment, speakers urged the commission to demand full funding for oversight before asking the court to dismiss the monitor and warned that reports and stop‑data gaps leave unresolved questions about racial bias in the Oakland Police Department.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
citizenptnewsmo.bsky.social
St. Louis County's Proposition P, designed to boost police funding, is now struggling to keep up with skyrocketing salary costs—what's the solution?

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Agency official says 2017 Proposition P no longer covers rising police costs
The speaker said Proposition P funds approved by voters in 2017 helped pay for salary increases, training and stations but are now largely consumed by higher police salaries and cannot sustain a decade of cost increases.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM
citizenptnewsmo.bsky.social
St. Louis County is on the brink of losing nearly 200 police positions due to a critical budget shortfall that could jeopardize public safety.

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Agency official warns St. Louis County faces potential cuts of nearly 200 police positions without new revenue
An agency official told St. Louis County residents that a structural revenue shortfall — not spending choices — could force cuts approaching 200 police officer positions unless the county secures new, ongoing revenue or uses one-time settlement funds to bridge the gap.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2026 at 11:45 AM
citizenptnewsmo.bsky.social
St. Louis County faces a staggering $40 million police department deficit, risking the layoffs of up to 90 officers if new funding isn't secured.

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County executive: $40 million police shortfall could mean layoffs
The county executive said Proposition P-funded investments have ended and the county is carrying about a $40,000,000 police deficit, warning layoffs of officers are possible if new revenue isn't found.
citizenportal.ai
August 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
dailybaltic.com
Police, firefighters and border guards seek nearly 350 million euros #MartynasKatelynas #officerssalaries #policefunding
Police, firefighters and border guards seek nearly 350 million euros
Police, firefighters and border guards are seeking almost 350 million euros in additional funding for next year, while Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas said financing sources would be sought to meet the large needs of statutory agencies, LRT reported Wednesday. “I have seen the need, and it i…
www.dailybaltic.com
August 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
leaderlive.bsky.social
How much more police want from North Wales council tax payers as inflation bites.

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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…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
citizenptnewsct.bsky.social
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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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.
citizenportal.ai
July 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
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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Community policing model boosts safety as city council discusses funding bill
City reports low crime rates as Senate Bill 5286 passes for police funding.
citizenportal.ai
March 20, 2025 at 6:42 AM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
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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Barberton Council Approves Legislation for Tree Ordinance and Police Funding
Council adopts new tree ordinance and allocates $10K for police department budget.
citizenportal.ai
July 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
thetailamar.bsky.social
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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April 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
puretech.news
Pushing The ‘Shoplifting Crime Wave’ Narrative Allowed Cops To Stock Up On LEO Goodies #Technology #Other #Shoplifting #LEO #PoliceFunding
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...
puretech.news
April 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
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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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.
citizenportal.ai
March 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM