In looking at thefive budget formats mentioned in Chapter Twelve of the text, compare and contrast the fundamentals of each. Provide your opinion as to which of the five formats is most difficult to manage in relation to decreased funding sources. Which of the five is most prevalent in the law enforcement community and why? Thoroughly describe two sources of funding available outside of the budget process and the drawbacks associated with the use of these sources of funding.
Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.