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Mayor Kenney’s proposed budget increases spending for police and antiviolence programs. Here’s what it would do.

The mayor is asking City Council to approve a $23.7 million increase to the police budget, largely to cover increasing officer salaries.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw chats with Mayor Jim Kenney during his annual Mayors Luncheon with the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in February. Kenney's most recent budget proposal includes a $23.7 million increase to the police department.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw chats with Mayor Jim Kenney during his annual Mayors Luncheon with the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in February. Kenney's most recent budget proposal includes a $23.7 million increase to the police department.Read moreALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Staff Photographer
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