This year's public safety budget is 9% higher than last year

On March 25th, the Ministry of Finance officially released the central budget for 2013, revealing a significant increase in the public safety allocation compared to the previous year. The total public safety budget for 2013 reached 128.989 billion yuan, marking a rise of 10.643 billion yuan from the 2012 implementation, which represents a 9% growth.

A major portion of this budget was allocated to the Armed Police Force, with a total of 100.643 billion yuan—up by 9.296 billion yuan from 2012, or 10.2%. This increase was primarily driven by higher costs related to food allowances, equipment upgrades, and the construction of housing facilities for armed police personnel. These adjustments reflect efforts to improve living conditions and operational readiness.

The public security budget also saw an increase, reaching 14.355 billion yuan—an addition of 1.039 billion yuan compared to 2012, or 7.8%. A significant portion of this increase was attributed to enhanced funding for railway police operations, highlighting the growing emphasis on transportation security across the country.

The prosecution budget amounted to 354 million yuan, up by 37 million yuan from the previous year, reflecting a 11.7% increase. This rise was mainly due to higher expenditures for financial support and assistance in investigative cooperation, indicating a stronger focus on judicial collaboration and case management.

In contrast, the court budget slightly decreased to 513 million yuan, down by 0.16 billion yuan from 2012, representing a 3% reduction. This decline was largely due to reduced capital spending on infrastructure projects. Similarly, the judicial budget fell to 201 million yuan, a decrease of 26 million yuan, or 11.5%, again attributed to lower capital expenditures.

Private-sector police officers were allocated 2.191 billion yuan, a 27.5% increase over the 2012 figure. This surge was mainly due to rising costs associated with customs self-employment fees and other related expenses, signaling a broader investment in private law enforcement roles.

Finally, other public safety expenditures totaled 1.09 billion yuan, showing a dramatic increase of 978 million yuan from the 2012 implementation. Much of this amount was initially categorized as temporary funding, pending verification and approval. These funds will be reallocated into specific categories based on policy needs and practical requirements throughout the year.