Detroit budget proposal would cut $52 million from police, fire

[Wesley Mouch]

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There is minimal protection now, long response times because there is no manpower, firefighters working overtime to the extent that it is now dangerous to themselves and others [[due to fatigue), Police coverage is slow....what will happen now if they go through with these cuts?

Many departments are left unscathed. Some departments should be closed. Why would a City cut emergency responders? If someone can answer this question, I'd love to know the answer. These City leaders need to get the hell out of the CAY building because they are inept buffoons!

Your post suggests that you believe that increased budget for the department translates into better 'coverage'. Why do you think that when history shows otherwise?

I don't think there's much evidence that given more money, that it'll be spent improving manpower levels.

Of course money is necessary, but just as important is competence. I'm sure the DPD Crime Lab cost a lot to run. No evidence that it did much except lose things. We're no worse off without it, from what I can see.

[[Not a Detroit resident today, but have been for most of my life. And I did interact with DPD for residence and business.)