State of Pittsburgh policing? 'Abysmal' staffing, union tells city council

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Pittsburgh City Council met with the police union Tuesday to discuss how to fix police staffing shortages and other concerns in the community. The union said on average officers have received a raise of less than 70 cents an hour every year for the last nearly two decades. The city administration said they are nearing the end and are hopeful to have someone hired in the coming months.

Published 2 months ago · Pittsburgh, United States

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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