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NYC politics
fromSTLtoday.com
6 days ago

MAGA to the right of us, and MAGA to the left

Zohran Mamdani's political style blends far-left rhetoric with strategic moderation similar to Donald Trump's.
US politics
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Netanyahu, weighing in on New York mayoral race, rips Mamdani's proposals as stupid'

Netanyahu critiques Mamdani's proposals, suggesting they would result in his one-term mayoralty.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Oakland police misspent Measure Z funds on D.C. trip, ethics probe finds

OPD may face consequences for misusing restricted Measure Z funds to cover police trips to a memorial event.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Supes approve billionaire budget, 10-1 - 48 hills

The budget reflects a lack of shared sacrifice, primarily impacting lower-income communities while benefiting wealthy individuals and corporations.
#frontline-services
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: City Council Redistributes Cops' Wealth, Oregon SWAT's Toxic Email, and America Prepares for "No Kings" Day

Wednesday's budget discussions resurfaced tensions over police funding, particularly after a few councilors threw around the word "defunding" to describe the shift of an extra $2 million from the Portland Police Bureau's budget to the parks bureau. Councilors Angelita Morillo and Candace Avalos chastised their colleagues who used a boogeyman approach to drum up public fear over the move. "I'm not interested in slogans that are just trying to make political tension out of what is a fiscal responsibility," Avalos asserted.
Portland
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police leaders say they will struggle to fulfil Labour's promise to recruit 13,000 officers

Fulfilling the promise to recruit 13,000 additional officers may be unfeasible due to expected funding shortfalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Spending review a huge blow' for police and will hamper 13k officer pledge

Government's spending review presents significant funding challenges for police, affecting officer recruitment and overall policing effectiveness.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Home secretary yet to agree deal three days before spending review

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the last minister yet to secure a funding deal with the Treasury before the Spending Review.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police must 'do their bit' on funding, minister warns

The government emphasizes the need for police to adapt to changes amidst budget pressures caused by a Spending Review.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mayor Karen Bass says she has reached a deal to restore police officer hiring

Los Angeles Mayor and City Council plan to restore police hiring cuts amid budget challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Early prison release will make UK less safe' without extra cash, police chiefs warn

The release of prisoners without adequate funding for law enforcement could jeopardize public safety according to police chiefs.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F. supervisors begrudgingly greenlight big boost to SFPD overtime

San Francisco approved $61 million in overtime funding for police, amid concerns over ongoing budget issues and departmental overtime management.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts

Oakland Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins unveiled a proposed budget addressing a $265 million shortfall, emphasizing fiscal stability and strategic spending for public safety.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
3 months ago

Supes challenge SFPD on overtime spending-and rent-a-cop program - 48 hills

The SFPD's overtime spending raises concerns about potential abuse, as officers frequently request additional funds despite a significant budget increase.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Knife crimes and violence against women may surge without more funding, warns Met Police chief

Lack of government funding could lead to increased violence against women and knife crime in London.
from48 hills
3 months ago

The Pope, Capitalism, and the SF budget battle - 48 hills

As long as the problems of the poor are not radically resolved by rejecting the absolutely autonomy of markets and financial speculation and by attacking the structural causes of inequality, no solution will be found for the world's problems.
San Francisco
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
London politics

Met Police to axe 'over 1,700 officers, staff and PCSOs' in crime ridden London due to 'a 260m shortfall' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Met Police is facing severe cuts, reducing its workforce by over 1,700 amid rising crime rates.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London politics

Met to cut 1,700 to plug 260m budget 'black hole'

The Metropolitan Police faces significant budget cuts, leading to the loss of 1,700 officers and support staff.
Despite extra funding, substantial cuts are unavoidable, impacting services and personnel.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Met to cut 1,700 to plug 260m budget 'black hole'

The Metropolitan Police faces significant budget cuts, leading to the loss of 1,700 officers and support staff.
Despite extra funding, substantial cuts are unavoidable, impacting services and personnel.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Chicago once again America's murder capital - as Democrats push to 'steal the police budget'

Chicago alderman claims city officials are prioritizing budget cuts to police despite high homicide rates.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens disses her own voters' crime fears

Councilwoman Althea Stevens dismisses Bronx voters' calls for more police, advocating alternative safety solutions amidst rising crime.
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