Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

Gov. Rendell Says PA Must Protect Funding for State Police to Keep Communities Safe

Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 9th, 2009

Governor Edward G. Rendell underscored the importance of preserving state funds for the Pennsylvania State Police today and warned that the budget proposed by Senate Republicans would force the agency to lay off up to 800 troopers, dropping the enlisted ranks to its lowest level in 40 years.

The Senate Republicans' plan, which cuts $84 million from state police operations, would threaten the safety of Pennsylvania's communities by leading to fewer arrests and slashing support for resources troopers use to share information and enforce the law.

"Government has a duty, first and foremost, to keep its citizens safe. We cannot forget this," said Governor...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-07-09)

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