Boston Police Could Face Major Layoffs

The Boston Police Department could be forced to lay off up to 200 police officers because of the shrinking city budget.

The Boston Globe reports the layoffs would amount to 9 percent of the force, and would be the first police layoffs in 27 years.

The cuts would be needed this year if the city follows through on a draft budget that cuts police spending seven to 10 percent.

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino says no final decisions have been made.