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Raleigh Police Chief Seeks Funding For More Officers

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh's chief of police wants more money.

Chief Jane Perlov said north Raleigh is growing so quickly that the department needs dozens more officers.

Perlov is asking for a budget increase of more than $4 million.

The money would include hiring 42 new officers to patrol north Raleigh.

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