PITTSBURGH -- After meeting with Mayor Tom Murphy on Monday, the Fraternal Order of Police said if enough senior officers take early retirement many of the layoffs could be prevented.

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Police Videotape Officers' Downtown Rally

But they'll need to convince 52 officers to join the 46 who have already committed to take early retirement this year. Otherwise, the city says it will proceed with its plan to cut 102 officers from the Police Bureau.

Retirement commitments are needed by Aug. 29, which is the proposed last day of work for laid-off police.

FOP President Gene Grattan said he will present the plan to officers for a vote on Wednesday. He warns that if it's accepted and they fall even a few short of the required number of retirements, there will be some layoffs.

While the FOP met with Murphy inside the City-County Building, police videotaped the crowds of officers and their families that rallied outside. Grattan announced that the taping was being done under orders from the Police Bureau.

More than 700 city employees are being laid off as Murphy tries to reduce a $60 million budget deficit. Another 100 positions are being left unfilled.