Detroit cuts police fire and EMS services
Detroit cuts police fire and EMS services Police Fire and EMS more budget cuts for Detroit In the 31 days of May 2012, there were at least 657 aggravated assaults, 278 robberies, 33 carjackings and 33 homicides were recorded. Detroit budget cuts EMS jobs In April, Bing proposed a budget that sought $250 million in cuts across all departments and the elimination of 2,566 jobs. The proposal is on his desk for approval. The budget reduces the deficit by $75 million and includes a 10 percent pay cut for police officers. It reduces spending by $75 million to $340 million in the Police Department and cuts officers through attrition and work rules to about 2,950. The Fire Department's budget will decrease about 13 percent to about $160 million. www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/articles/1292543-Detroit-budget-cuts-EMS-jobs/ Already Violent Detroit Faces a Future With Even Fewer Police Massive police budget cuts are coming to Detroit, which already is the most violent big city in the country, the Detroit News reports. Mayor Dave Bing has approved the 2012-13 budget that cuts $75 million — or 18 percent — from the department's $414 million budget. The cut, which takes effect when the fiscal year begins on July 1, will result in the elimination of 380 positions from the force of about 2,600 through attrition and early retirement. The prospect of fewer officers on patrol has residents, elected officials and police fearing a spike in crime, which Godbee said is already at an "unacceptable" level. www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/702/already_violent_detroit_faces_a_future_with_even_fewer_police The fight against crime in Detroit has reached a critical stage, experts say, with massive police budget cuts looming in a town that's already the most violent big city in the country. The cut, which takes effect when the fiscal year begins on July 1, will result in the elimination of 380 positions from the force of about 2,600 through attrition and early retirement. The prospect of fewer officers on patrol has residents, elected officials and police fearing a spike in crime, which Godbee said is already at an "unacceptable" level. "It doesn't do any good to call the cops, because they never come," said southwest Detroit resident Frances White, 37, who said she dialed 911 recently after three men snatched a gold chain off the neck of a co-worker. In May alone, at least 657 aggravated assaults, 278 robberies, 33 carjackings and 33 homicides were recorded. Among those were several high-profile crimes, including the May 8 robbery of former Detroit Police Chief Stanley Knox as he mowed the front lawn of his northwest Detroit home. www.detroitnews.com/article/20120608/METRO01/206080362/1006/Police-cuts-loom-Detroit-struggles-curb-violence Big Cuts Coming As Bing And Council Agree on Budget The council passed the budget 6-3, with members JoAnn Watson, Kwame Kenyatta and Brenda Jones dissenting. Bing's proposed budget eliminates 2,566 positions, reduces the city's deficit by $75 million and includes a 10 percent pay cut for police officers. It reduces Police Department spending by $75 million to $340 million and cuts officer staffing to about 2,950 through attrition and work rule changes. www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/591/big_cuts_coming_as_bing_and_council_agree_on_budget Detroit City Council OKs $1.12B budget with severe cuts to firefighters, EMS, jobs, parks, many services. Detroit's human services department will be eliminated, the transportation and lighting departments will be privatized, and 2,600 jobs will be cut -- including EMS and firefighters!! www.freep.com/article/20120525/NEWS01/205250447/Detroit-City-Council-OKs-36-1-12B-budget-with-severe-cuts-to-firefighters-EMS-jobs-parks-many-services
