News Room March 30, 2004 Oversight Hearing on Proposed FY2005 Budget for the Metropolitan Police Department (Cont.) In closing, let me reaffirm my belief that the FY05 budget, as proposed, funds the most pressing priorities of our Department. The budget supports our enhanced officer staffing level and, through an ambitious program of civilianization, helps to ensure that more of those officers are where they need to be – out in our neighborhoods. The budget supports our continuing efforts in traffic safety, victim services, training and emergency preparedness. And the budget provides for much-needed information technology and facilities projects. In short, the proposed FY05 budget provides the resources – both personnel and support systems – that we need to meet our overarching priority: to reduce crime and promote a greater sense of safety in DC neighborhoods. I thank you again for the opportunity to read this statement into the record. My staff and I will be happy to take your questions. Page 4 of 4                        1   2   3  4