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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Dozens of Saginaw residents attended a neighborhood forum Tuesday at Beacon of Hope Church to show support for their local law enforcement.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Talks about how to fund public safety in the city of Saginaw continue, after dozens of police officers and firefighters got pink slips last week.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Talks continue over whether Saginaw should do away with its police department and outsource services to the county sheriff department.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Assistant city manager Phil Ludos says outsourcing police services to the sheriff is the city's best option, otherwise the police department would be trimmed significantly.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Saginaw Assistant City Manager Phil Ludos is asking the county to consider taking over police operations in light of a $3.2 million budget shortfall for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Ludos says without a deal, he would be forced resort to layoffs, and the city would have to operate with 55 police officers and 35 firefighters.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Saginaw Co. Sheriff William Federspiel says the City of Saginaw is considering doing away with its police force and getting the sheriff's department cover the city to save money.

Friday, January 27, 2012  A Mt. Morris Township ordinance is raising eyebrows, after a woman got billed for police services.  Margaret Lazell of Genesee Township could have to pay $300, after her daughter totaled her car in December.