CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Police Department's budget came under scrutiny Wednesday as the city grapples with a billion dollar budget deficit that has to be addressed this fall.

As the Chicago City Council heads into budget season, department heads are facing tough questions about their spending. The police department has been asked to come up with $92 million in cuts.

CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling is warning that proposed cuts could impact public safety.

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Snelling took his turn in the budget hot seat Wednesday, telling City Council members that the department is well aware of the current budget crisis. He realizes CPD will have to do its part, but he has concerns.

"I want to be very careful and cautious about where we cut,

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