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Dallas police civilian staff face mandatory furlough days amid a city budget crunch, sparking backlash from the Dallas Police Association who argue these cuts undermine daily operations — even as sworn officers remain on duty. The association questions city priorities, pointing to costly projects like a new City Hall while urging funds be redirected to fill staffing gaps. With Proposition U passing to boost officer numbers to 4,000 — currently at 3,398 — leaders stress overtime is a necessary response to understaffing, not mismanagement. Meanwhile, a new appearance policy allowing tattoos and nose studs has drawn opposition from most officers, who believe professionalism should be measured by performance, not looks.

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