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Forney is growing fast, but the police department is struggling to keep up with the influx of new residents. The city is currently weighing how to scale up public safety resources to ensure response times don't slip as the population explodes.
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The grant covers a significant portion of salary and benefits for nine new positions over three years.
All Forney residents will benefit from faster emergency response times and maintained safety ratings.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch if the city has to raise rates to cover the cost of hiring and training new staff.
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The city is using a $2.8 million federal grant to hire nine new firefighters, helping to maintain safety standards as the city grows.