CRIME CONTROL - Law Enforcement Begins To Assess Local Costs To Combat Terrorism

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Law enforcement and state officials assess the expanded policing and security costs required to combat terrorism, with expenses spanning from $115,000 in Montana for a capitol security assignment to $2 billion for a large-scale program in California. While some governors seek federal assistance, Washington advances a budget plan that reduces law-enforcement grants by 24% and proposes reallocating $1.5 billion from Congress’s eventual $21 billion budget, prompting claims that local cuts would undermine essential services, overtime, and preparedness. Officials also request more federal intelligence sharing and clearances.

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CRIME CONTROL

Law Enforcement Begins To Assess Local Costs To Combat Terrorism

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FAQs

What issue does the CRIME CONTROL section focus on?

It focuses on how law enforcement and local officials are beginning to assess the local costs of expanded policing required to combat terrorism.

How does Washington plan to change law-enforcement funding?

It advances a budget plan that would slash 24% from grants to law enforcement and intends to reallocate $1.5 billion within the broader budget Congress ultimately approves.

What do state and local officials want from the federal government?

They want the federal government to cover a greater share of the local costs and provide more support for intelligence sharing, including increased security clearances for federal agencies.

Sep 29, 2026

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