Budget Cuts Threaten Police Response | Jackson News

Jackson’s Police Chief RaShall Brackney is sounding the alarm over a proposed $5 million budget cut that could cripple public safety — leaving the department unable to fill 83 vacant positions, canceling a police academy class, and halting the purchase of 16 new patrol vehicles. Already understaffed with over 200 officers on duty for a budgeted 400, the department faces mounting pressure as overtime and repair costs climb. Chief Brackney warns that core duties like patrols and investigations will suffer, while also bearing the cost of city services like fire dispatch and animal control — all without dedicated funding or guaranteed grant support. She insists the math doesn’t add up: these cuts won’t balance the books — they’ll break the city’s safety net. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e230f264f24b9d0