Summary
Gastonia is shelling out $15,000 bonuses to attract new cops because departments are struggling to fill empty slots. If you live here, expect more active patrols on your street, but remember the cash comes straight out of the city budget.
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Your local tax dollars are funding $15,000 sign-up bonuses for every new hire, which will tighten the city budget.
New police recruits get a nice $15,000 payday, and residents get a fully staffed police force patrolling their neighborhoods.
Taxpayers foot the bill for the bonuses, and other city departments might see smaller budgets as a result.
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