Hey Hooper......
5 out of 60 doesn't sound all that bad....keeping it in perspective. We've got 10 officers, including the Chief. The town just said to cut 10% of the PD budget. That's $100k! Lessee....we've already cut down $30k earlier this year....we run with 2 guys on a shift....2 layoffs means I'm back to working alone. Safe??? NOT!!
However, just like you, the schools get a blank check. They had 2 override votes earlier this year for $600k. Both failed. Being a regional school district, the school board said fine.....you've got to come up with the money SOMEHOW!! Well, cut each department, cut down on the OT, town has not purchased a new cruiser for us in 9 years (Chief is forced to get them off grants, 1 per year) and now they want to cut us some more. Total BS. That's 4 years in a row the school department has DEMANDED over $500k but they have NEVER made ANY cuts in their budget.
Sorry to digress......just struck a nerve
