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Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves is calling for “drastic” cuts to the department as a result of the budget imbalance, according to an internal police memo. Graves plans to suspend overtime pay, pause all hiring for staff positions and halt all purchases for “non-critical supplies and equipment.” She told the Kansas City council members the primary cause for the budget shortfalls is a combination of legal settlements and staff overtime. In return, several council members said there needs to be more communication and transparency between the police department and the city. The City Council takes up the department’s budget tomorrow. Read more and meet The Star’s Ben Wheeler, our new law enforcement watchdog reporter, at the link in our bio.
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