Stamford Boosts Police Force with New Hires

Stamford is getting more police officers. The Board of Finance just said yes to hiring five new ones. This is not as many as the police wanted, but it is a start. The city will also use some federal money to help pay for it. This money comes with a catch: Stamford has to match it with its own funds. The police had asked for more officers before. They wanted 13 new ones at first. Then they asked for seven. Now, they are getting five. The Board of Finance said yes, but only if the police can fill all the jobs they have now. They are already at full staff for this year.The police chief wanted to add these new officers to the next training class. This class is happening in the spring. The goal is to have more officers ready to serve the community. Why did the Board of Finance say yes to five but not more? They might be thinking about the money. Hiring more officers costs more money. The city has to make sure it can afford it. Also, they want to make sure the police can fill all the jobs they have now before adding more. This is a big deal for Stamford. More officers mean more safety. But it also means more money spent. The city has to balance both. It is a tough job, but someone has to do it.