Budget

Conn.'s 'hero pay' program gets extra $76.6M in funding, new tiered system for bonuses

After getting 155,730 applications from eligible essential workers, including LEOs, FFs, EMS providers and COs, lawmakers realized they would have to put more money in or slash benefits

New Orleans officials struggle with funding strategy to retain, recruit officers

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The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers

Why using the cloud is about more than just efficient storage

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CivicEye

Police departments that store and manage data in the cloud can easily share it with other agencies, boosting collaborative efforts and closing more cases

Denver to spend record amount on police, jails

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Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget

Seattle mayor's budget adds $20M back to police funding

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It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department's budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020

LASD funding cut despite public opposition, increase in crime

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The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%

Boston mayor rejects city council’s cut to police overtime

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Cutting police overtime is a bad idea because the law states that OT must be honored — no matter what, the mayor said

Unable to enjoy a work-life balance? Avoid out-of-control debt with these spending tips

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The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means

PD to staff fewer cruisers, drive less often due to $400K budget cut

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"The department recognizes that these changes will affect response times for certain calls," a Facebook post read

Watch: DC mayor announces plan to hire 347 police officers in 2023

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The mayor outlined a variety of public safety initiatives, including one where the city reaches 4,000 sworn officers

Roundup: The impact of high gas prices on police

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Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations

The dollars are in the details: How to make your case to win grant funding (infographic)

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Download this free guide for tips to help you and your department craft a successful grant application

Pain at the pump: Another crisis for public safety

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As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale

Proposed Mich. budget includes $50M to retain first responders

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The potential payments to EMS providers, firefighters and police officers are part of the governor's $74.1 billion plan that goes to the state legislature