Massive police budget cuts are coming to Detroit, which already is the most violent big city in the country, the Detroit News reports.
Mayor Dave Bing has approved the 2012-13 budget that cuts $75 million — or 18 percent — from the department's $414 million budget.
The cut, which takes effect when the fiscal year begins on July 1, will result in the elimination of 380 positions from the force of about 2,600 through attrition and early retirement. The prospect of fewer officers on patrol has residents, elected officials and police fearing a spike in crime, which Godbee said is already at an "unacceptable" level.
