圣托马斯警察局长寻求为2026年增加21.6M美元的预算,以打击不断增加的犯罪和人员短缺现象。 St. Thomas police chief seeks $21.6M budget increase for 2026 to combat rising crime and staffing shortages.

圣托马斯警察局长Marc Roskamp正在寻求2026年2 160万美元的预算,增加22.3%,以解决自2022年以来暴力犯罪增加22%、人口增长和多年资金不足等问题。 St. Thomas police chief Marc Roskamp is seeking a $21.6 million budget for 2026, a 22.3% increase, to address a 22% rise in violent crime since 2022, population growth, and years of underfunding. 由警察委员会核准的拟议预算包括8名新雇用人员,造成190万美元的赠款短缺,98%的资金用于薪金和福利。 The proposed budget, approved by the police board, includes eight new hires and accounts for a $1.9 million grant shortfall, with 98% of funds allocated to salaries and benefits. Roskamp认为,与类似城市相比,目前的人员配备不足,并敦促市议会在12月批准该计划,要求居民支持稍加税收,以改善安全。 Roskamp argues current staffing is inadequate compared to similar cities and urges city council to approve the plan in December, asking residents to support a modest tax increase for improved safety.