Shift change in store for Detroit police officers
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Posted: 08/08/2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Police officers are about to see a big change in their shift schedules. The patrol unit, which includes about 1500 officers, will be working 12 hours instead of eight.
The changes begin August 20.
According to Chief Ralph Godbee the changes are necessary to get more boots on the ground without actually hiring new officers.
The new schedules will also save thousands of dollars in overtime costs.
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