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Here's how much Wildwood has spent on police since 2008

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Wildwood is on track to spend double the amount next year on its contract with the St. Louis County Police Department than it did in 2008.

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  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Police costs are eating up Wildwood's budget. Officer cuts could be next. (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Though Wildwood has one of the lowest crime rates in the county, it spends half its budget on police every year. Leaders blame a costly contract with county police.

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    Here's how much Wildwood has spent on police since 2008 (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Wildwood is on track to spend double the amount next year on its contract with the St. Louis County Police Department than it did in 2008.

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