The city's budget directions report recommended an increase in the Ottawa Police Service budget of up to 6.5 per cent, the highest increase in the last 15 years.

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Part of the budget directions report also includes an increase of up to 6.5 per cent to the Ottawa Police Service budget, which would be the highest increase the service has seen in 15 years.

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