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flag SDG’s 2026 police budget is capped at $11.36M, saving $1.8M annually despite falling short of actual costs.

flag The 2026 policing budget for Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG) is capped at an 11% increase, preventing a nearly 16% rise that would have raised costs to $13.1 million. flag The capped budget is $11.36 million, or about $940,000 monthly, with an average cost of $203 per property—significantly lower than cities like Ottawa. flag The provincial cap, established in 2025, saves SDG $1.8 million annually, though the billing still falls short of actual service costs. flag OPP Inspector Marc Hemmerick emphasized value, oversight of overtime, and ongoing efforts to control expenses. flag The Mobile Crisis Response Team continues to reduce hospital wait times, and the OPP plans expanded patrols, community engagement, staff training, and programs to reduce emergency calls, especially for seniors, in 2026.

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