# Chicago Police Cost Exceeds Budget by 75%

A former Chicago budget analyst claims the real 2023 CPD cost is $3.4 billion, 75% over the allocated $1.9 billion. Many police-related costs are hidden in other city budget lines. The study was conducted after the analyst was fired.

http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/police-budget-real-cost-2023

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Created: 2026-10-20T21:24:02.996650+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-20T21:24:02.996650+00:00

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Original source: http://www.chigov.com/chicago/public-safety/police-budget-real-cost-2023