How Police Funding Works in U.S. Cities
From local taxes to state and federal support, this guide walks through the main sources of police funding.
These example articles show how Fundurado.com could host clear, accessible explanations of how police funding works and why transparency matters.
From local taxes to state and federal support, this guide walks through the main sources of police funding.
How to follow the trail of federal and state money flowing into local departments.
Key design and data decisions behind a clear, honest public-facing dashboard.
Practical steps residents, journalists, and advocates can take to review local spending.
What open data looks like when done well, and how to make police budgets more comparable.
How funding decisions shape the rollout of body cameras and de-escalation training.
Using budget data in campaigns, negotiations, and long-term policy work.