These days, many people are feeling financially strained, and a recent University of Michigan report suggests that municipal officials and law enforcement agencies are experiencing similar challenges.
While some might say, “Thanks, Captain Obvious,” the report from the University of Michigan’s Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy or CLOSUP provides context to the issue. It examines whether sheriff’s offices and police departments receive appropriate funding, whether local officials would support new millages or special assessments for law enforcement, and what priorities they would have for potential new spending.
