WestVirginiaRebel Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Breitbart Many cities that cut police department funding during the height of anti-police activism in 2020 are quietly restoring the funds and, in some cases, handing out bonuses to keep officers on the payroll. The New York Times reports an “additional $200 million has been allocated to the New York Police Department and a three percent boost given to the Los Angeles force.” Moreover, Austin, Texas, which cut police funding in the late summer of 2020, has restored funding and then some. On August 13, 2020, the Texas Tribune noted that the Austin City Council voted to cut police funding by $150 million. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) reacted to the cuts by saying “Austin’s decision puts the brave men and women of the Austin Police Department and their families at greater risk, and paves the way for lawlessness. Public safety is job one, and Austin has abandoned that duty.” The NYT points out Austin has now raised the police budget “to new heights.” The paper also notes Burlington, Vermont, has gone from cutting the police budget to handing out $10,000 bonuses to keep officers from leaving the force. And in Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson wants to do two things: 1. Restore police funding. 2. Add more officers to the department. ________ No more defunding for them... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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