Community meeting to be held on future of Jenkintown Police Department

JENKINTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A big crowd is expected at a community meeting on the future of the Jenkintown Police Department on Monday night.

Officials from the Montgomery County borough say half of its budget pays for the 11-member police force.
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The cost, coupled with higher taxes, is putting a burden on residents.

Solutions under consideration include dissolving the police department and outsourcing for coverage from neighboring towns.
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The meeting will be held at the Jenkintown High School auditorium.

It starts at 7 p.m.