The head of the Troopers Association told lawmakers and representatives of Gov. Branstad today the state needs to hire 87 troopers to get the State Patrol up to the level needed to protect public safety. There were 455 troopers in 2000 before budget cuts. That number is now 363, leaving some counties without a trooper on duty during overnight shifts. Branstad's budget proposal has no money for new hires.
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