NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans Police Department 300 officers short is now set to face some difficult decisions due to the growing $160 million deficit.
Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says at this time she is willing to negotiate on cuts focused on non-essential elements of the department.
“I am here to work in partnership with my city, absolutely in partnership,” Kirkpatrick said.
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However, Kirkpatrick has drawn the line, saying a certain amount of overtime is crucial to this department and that she is not willing to sacrifice it if that means compromising the safety of her officers and the residents of New Orleans…