Chicago Cops losing jobs, driving in 'rolling coffins'

forbes.com - 19 weeks ago - 237 views

Chicago cops are losing jobs and those who used to have partners are now riding solo.

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by kristenthometz

19 weeks 3 days ago · link

This is what the nation's economic crisis looks like in law enforcement. As tax revenue shrivels, police agencies that for years were bulletproof when it came to funding are tightening their belts. Some worry that criminals will take advantage of the situation.

by kristenthometz

19 weeks 3 days ago · link

The city was blamed for targeting 296 civilian police employees for a chunk of the 1,504 layoffs scheduled to take effect July 15, forcing uniformed police officers to do jobs that have nothing to do with fighting crime.

From: http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/1636466,CST-NWS-protest24.article