Victoria police face being understaffed amid proposed budget cuts

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Victoria police face being understaffed amid proposed budget cuts

Layoffs could be imminent for the Victoria Police Department if it adheres to the requests of the City of Victoria, and cuts over $2 million from its budget.

Cut to 9.7% budget increase could reduce services: Victoria police board

Victoria council will continue their budget conversations in the coming months

Cut to 9.7% budget increase could reduce police services: Victoria police board

Victoria council will continue their budget conversations in the coming months

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Layoffs could be imminent for the Victoria Police Department if it adheres to the requests of the City of Victoria, and cuts over $2 million from its budget. The cuts, expected to total $2.5 million, would have a significant impact on the police department’s workforce, with fewer officers able to patrol the streets and monitor crime, the VicPD said. Looking at its funding, and setting aside all of the new hires and community outreach staff set t…