Amtrak police union warns of potentially dangerous staff cuts

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Amtrak police union warns of potentially dangerous staff cuts
(Source: Chicago Sun Times, May 10, 2019)

CHICAGO — Amtrak’s proposed budget cuts will shrink the rail agency’s police department by 18% in the next three years, according to the union representing Amtrak police.

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Monday, May 13, 2019

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