AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department could slash 28% of its workforce, including eight police officer positions, and eliminate its drug task force — severe cuts the city's police chief warned could lead to a significant increase in crime.
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The newest members of the Auburn Police Department attend the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council, wearing T-shirts to represent those who could lose their jobs due to budget cuts.Â
Auburn Police Chief Matthew Androsko presents one of the potential budget scenarios for his department during an Auburn City Council meeting on April 9.
Gallery: Large turnout at Auburn City Council meeting about possible police cuts
Protesters support the Auburn Police Department at Memorial City Hall before the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council.
It was standing room only out into the hallway during the public-to-be-heard session of Auburn City Council's meeting on April 9.
Auburn police officer and Auburn Police Local 195 President Michael Bufano speaks about potential job cuts at the department at the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council.
The newest members of the Auburn Police Department attend the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council, wearing T-shirts to represent those who could lose their jobs due to budget cuts.Â
Auburn Police Department supporters pack council chambers at the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council.
Attendees show support for the Auburn Police Department amid potential budget cuts during the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council.
Auburn City Councilor Terry Cuddy listens to remarks about potential budget cuts at the city's police department during the public-to-be-heard portion of council's meeting April 9.
Eric Lukowski puts the blame on city officials during the public-to-be-heard portion of Auburn City Council's meeting April 9.
Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino listens to remarks about potential budget cuts at the city's police department during the public-to-be-heard portion of City Council's meeting April 9.
Auburn police officers attend the department's budget presentation at the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council.
Auburn Police Chief Matthew Androsko, left, and Deputy Chief Timothy Spingler present the department's budget proposals at the Auburn City Council meeting on April 9.Â
Auburn police officers and supporters listen to the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council via livestream as there were no seats in council chambers.
Auburn police officers and supporters listen to the April 9 meeting of Auburn City Council via livestream as there were no seats in council chambers.
It was standing room only in council chambers during the public-to-be-heard session of Auburn City Council's meeting on April 9.
Government reporter Robert Harding can be reached at (315) 282-2220 or robert.harding@lee.net. Follow him on X @RobertHarding.
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