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Freedom 250 Race and Safety Crisis | San Antonio News
The National Mall is gearing up for the high-octane Freedom 250 Grand Prix, with race cars set to roar down Pennsylvania and Independence Avenues—complete with road closures and concrete barriers. But behind the spectacle lies a growing crisis: public safety departments are stretched thin, drowning in over 220 million dollars in overtime payouts last year alone. Police spent over 134 million, fire departments more than 50 million, with audits revealing systemic understaffing—not just emergencies—that’s forcing leaders to rethink staffing and policy. From 911 call centers needing 65 more…
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