Tulsa Receives Stimulus Money For More Police

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TULSA, OK -- There's big money for more cops in Tulsa. The city is getting $3.5 million in federal stimulus money to put 18 more officers on the street.

The stimulus grant will pay the salary and benefits for the officers' first three years on the force. The city is required to put up the money for the officers' fourth year.

The Tulsa City Council will have the choice on whether to accept the money.