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Jail Fees Crushing Police Budget | Kansas City News
Lawrence Police are drowning in jail fees—$287 a day for every arrestee held over four hours, set to spike to $301 next year—forcing painful cuts to officers, training, and gear. Chief Rich Lockhart, who’s never had a say in negotiating these rates, calls the system opaque and inefficient, especially for repeat offenders stuck in a cycle. With last year’s costs hitting $1.7 million, the city commission now faces pressure to demand transparency and renegotiate a fairer billing model. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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