http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2009/08/federal_infusion_of_cash_pays.html
This is good news on the crime front; looks like Fort Lauderdale will be able to put 12 seasoned professionals back on active duty. The July part 1 crime statistics for Fort Lauderdale were released today as well. Many neighborhoods across the city have actually seen their crime rates drop from 2002 and even 2008 levels. We are still on pace to double the crime rate from its low in 2002, so this announcment could not have come at a better time.
That is awesome. What predicated this infusion? Is there someone to thank or applaud?
ReplyDeleteIts part of the Federal stimulus money allocated months and months ago. Some wise comptroller at the police department applied and received the grant. The only requirement is that we keep them employed for another year after the three year federal commitment.
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