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Trisha Ahmed and Jim Salter for AP: “Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes”

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2023

Some departments are unable to afford up to $15,000 to buy and train a new dog, so they are disbanding their K-9 units.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2021

“Right now, we are disbanding, but there are still some of us who will still go out.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2020

It’s the end of an era for the proggy indie-rock vets, who are disbanding after 17 years of intricate riffs and occasionally goofy song titles.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2018

Burghers are disbanding and returning to their homes.

From A Woman's Part in a Revolution by Hammond, Natalie Harris