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Boston city councilors, mayor trade jabs over police hiring push

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Two Boston city councilors call for a public discussion on how to increase police staffing levels.

The mayor accuses the councilors of playing politics, citing the city's low crime rate and success in recruiting officers.

The head of the city’s largest police union says the city is in a “full-blown crisis” with a shortage of officers.

Flynn and Murphy both hit back at the dig.

Flynn said he has been “ one of the few elected officials in Boston who have consistently and publicly supported Boston Police and first responders for years .

Murphy said she’s one of the strongest advocates on the City Council for making sure all city departments are staffed.

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75

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77

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60

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informal

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English

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64

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not offensive

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short-lived

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