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REFUND the police: How US Cities are reversing cuts to police budgets and even increasing them by millions in NYC, Baltimore and LA as violent crime surges
[Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News] - Many major cities are reversing prior moves to defund police departments, requesting budget increases
- They are reeling after violent crime soared when they slashed funding for cops last year
- Murder rate jumped 30% on average last year across a sample of 34 American cities
- Violent crime continues to increase sharply this year in cities including NYC and Chicago
- Now Mayor de Blasio is seeking to reinstate $92 million in funding for new police precinct
- Baltimore mayor wants $27 million funding boost after he led the charge to cut $22 million as councilman
- Los Angeles mayor proposes increase of $50 million after $150 million in cuts last year
Posted by: Skidmark 2021-05-28 |
