Vallejo, CA, is in the process of going bankrupt. This is horrifying for a variety of reasons, but mostly because the city is less and less able to provide basic government services, like law enforcement:
Vallejo, already in an economic tailspin, has lost about 20 percent of its police force since the city began its slide into bankruptcy.
About 25 of its 150 or so sworn officers have retired or left for other cities, afraid their pensions or salaries may be slashed if a federal bankruptcy court allows the city to void its union contracts.
"It's a tragic loss for this city," said Vallejo police Lt. Don Hendershot. "We've lost a lot of dedicated, experienced officers. It's very sad seeing these guys go, but I understand why they're leaving."
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