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Archive Home > 2006 > September > 06 > Bend police are stretched thin

Bend police are stretched thin

The recent population explosion is causing problems for Bend law enforcement

By Cindy Powers / The Bulletin
September 6, 2006

The old adage that you can never find cop when you need one is becoming increasingly true in the city of Bend.

Right now, there are only four traffic officers patrolling the streets in Bend's 32 square miles during the day.

Officers have stopped taking full reports at car accidents where there....

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