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By Mogadon Megalodon (anonymous) | Posted April 19, 2011 at 06:39:25

Hamilton’s police board has voted to survey other services across the province to compare its budget’s transparency.

The motion was introduced by Councillor Terry Whitehead at Monday night’s police board meeting, because he says there is public “misinformation” about the budget process.

It comes amid controversy about the public’s access to the budget after the board rejected an unprecedented request from the city to take a second look at the police budget, which is this year seeking a nearly 5 per cent increase.

Police Chief Glenn De Caire said the budget is a board matter, but he offered the services of the police to help with the research.

“I’m almost convinced we’ll end up right where we began,” said Councillor Bernie Morelli.

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/518885--police-seek-transparency-comparison-with-other-services


"Almost convinced" is diplomatic. It sounds to me like they're just looking for some opaque cases so that they can claim greater transparency.

To state the obvious, law enforcement and daily newspapers benefit from the perception that crime is rampant and civilization hangs in the balance.

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