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Muskego police chief warns of staffing shortfalls, floats public safety referendum
Summary
The police chief told commissioners the department has faced its toughest budget cycle, discussed internal cuts and staffing strain, and said he has "started floating the word public safety referendum" as an option to add officers; commissioners asked for data to back the request.
The police chief told the commission at its meeting that the department is operating under sustained staffing pressure and is exploring options — including a possible public safety referendum — to increase sworn ranks.
The chief said the past budget cycle was the most difficult of his tenure and that the department has made internal cuts and used creative scheduling to cope. "I've…
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