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Local police departments loose funding source

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According to the Oakland County Sheriff, changes in the federal budget means police departments will lose a key funding source.  Local police departments no longer get will be able to use assets seized from criminals to fund community anti-drug programs according to rules in the new budget. Currently, about 80% of assets seized go to local departments. Sheriff Michael Bouchard says Washington constantly takes away resources, but continues its demands from police agencies. Local officers are asked to participate in cyber task forces, terrorism task forces, and other joint-agency efforts, but Bouchard says they are also expected to foot the bill.