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Pittsburgh Police in riot gear in August Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and his administration have received criticism from some advocates for what they say is prioritizing police funding over the needs of under-served communities, especially during a pandemic that has left many residents struggling.
Activists believe there is too high an allocation towards the police department in the City of Pittsburgh s $564 million operating budget and $124.9 million capital plans for 2021. This allocation has come under more scrutiny particularly this budget season after a year defined by protests – including some right outside the mayor s Point Breeze residence – calling on Pittsburgh and other cities to reallocate funds away from the police as a way to address widespread misconduct by law enforcement, p ....

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