Public Safety Spending

The Hidden $13 Billion Question: Who’s Paying for Public Safety — and Who’s Profiting?

Documents Reveal the Alarming Cost of Policing and Community Damage The average American household is paying $470 per year for public safety measures — and the authorization for these expenditures often happens in closed-door sessions, without public input. The recent…

Assessing the Economic Toll: How Border Security and Drug-Related Crimes Impact Public Safety Budgets

Understanding the Financial Impact of Law Enforcement Efforts on Local Communities The recent interdiction efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border have brought to light the significant economic toll of border security and drug-related crimes on local communities. As law enforcement agencies…