I have been reading quite a bit lately about cops getting laid off, furloughed, having pay and benefits cut, and the like. I am hoping our readers out there who are officers right now, or who are familiar with their local department’s situation, to comment here and let us all know what they have experienced.
I have written before on what a foolhardy proposition it is to lay off cops to save money. Cash saved right now, perhaps. But in the long run, the price will not be worth the increase in crime, reduction in public trust, and hard cash that will be spent later to battle the problems caused today.
Let us all know what the state of affairs is in your local jurisdiction…
Oct 18, 2009 at 2:19 am
I am a police officer in the south suburbs of Chicago and we were just informed yesterday that the city is planning on laying off 4-6 full time officers. We only have 20 full time officers. The city owns a golf course and is spending large amounts of money on golf carts and other non-essentials yet wants to lay off police officers.
Dec 13, 2009 at 1:44 pm
But in the publics defense, we can use more golf-carts. They’re usefull and effecient.
Oct 20, 2009 at 6:19 am
Nailed him
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/dpgo_man_coffee_naked_faces_charges_dc_fc_20091020_4126204
Apr 20, 2010 at 1:38 pm
As voting day will soon be here for local voters, everyone must vote yes on proposals to help public safety. With the economic problems that all cities are encountering during this recession public safety is still needed more than ever. Cities are cutting budgets left and right and when Police and fire fighters get the cut, mine as well as your safety is at risk. So help public safety and vote yes on all proposals that will keep law enforcement jobs so they are there for you when you need them.