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González highlights public-safety gains, funds interoperability center and recruits 800 officers
Summary
The governor announced increased funding for policing and emergency response: recruitment of 800 police cadets, $117 million for an integrated public-safety interoperability center, funding for firefighters and new equipment; she also cited crime-statistic reductions and plans for better facilities.
In her May 29 address, Governor Jennifer González emphasized public-safety as a central achievement and priority, announcing personnel increases, capital investments and operational funding for Puerto Rico's safety agencies.
She said the budget includes funding to recruit 800 new police cadets, additional funds to cover overtime, and $117,000,000 to build an integrated public-safety interoperability center that will link agencies and improve emergency response…
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