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Sheriff Department Potentially Facing Massive Cuts

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Santa Barbara, CA-- As cities and counties across the state begin budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year, many departments including those in public safety are looking at potential cuts.

Every department in Santa Barbara County has been asked to calculate the effects of a 10% reduction in general fund contributions.

For the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department, that equates to more than $6 million in cuts.

The worst case scenario includes closing facilities and taking deputies off the street..

There is much more to come leading up to the final budget approval deadline this summer.

KEY News Reporter Mike DeFina has more on this story

Story Created: Feb 25, 2009 at 4:22 PM PST

Story Updated: Feb 25, 2009 at 6:14 PM PST

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