Police Departments, who were once thought to be immune from economic trends, have recently found themselves with a budget crunch due to the recent economic downturn. Many agencies are faced with cutting down their police force and are concerned about providing a lower level of service to their communities. As an alternative, many agencies have applied for federal grant money under the COPS programs, but with only $1 billion in funding available and more that $8 billion in requested funds, some agencies will find themselves coming up short.
Source: http://www.newsday.com/news/politics/wire/sns-ap-us-police-layoffs,0,630589.story
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