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Des Moines Police Budget Under Fire | Des Moines News
Des Moines police face a brutal budget crunch, risking cuts that could slash $3.27 million from their budget—potentially shuttering youth programs, laying off six officers and six investigators, and crippling neighborhood outreach. Already stretched thin with understaffing (80 more officers needed), officers are working overtime just to keep up, fueling burnout as calls surge and responsibilities expand. Union leaders warn these cuts will erode public safety and response quality, while internal data shows 60% of patrol officers are tied up on calls, leaving no room for new emergencies. City…
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