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California City Hires More Casino Cops

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Conta Costa Times: "The San Pablo City Council has approved hiring four police officers for crowd and traffic control at an expanded Casino San Pablo.

"The four new officers' salaries and benefits would cost the city $411,104 a year, to be reimbursed from casino revenues.

"The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians, owner of the casino, plans to install electronic bingo and other machines there as allowed under federal law, even as it continues to seek state approval to run more lucrative slot machines.

"Adding electronic bingo will draw more customers than the casino can hold and require more parking than its lot can accommodate, said Police Chief Douglas Krathwohl. That's why the city needs to bolster its police force, which counted 45 sworn officers as of last month…"

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