Police layoffs nationwide

[HydraBob]

newjerseynewsroom.com/state/camdens-massive-layoffs-cause-concern-for-public-safety
Financial troubles in Camden continue. Despite pleas from local residents, one of the most crime-riddled cities in the United States is about to lay off about half of its public safety forces.

nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Suffer-These-Crimes-in-Oakland-Dont-Call-the-Cops-98266509.html
Chief Anthony Batts listed exactly 44 situations that his officers will no longer respond to and they include grand theft, burglary, car wrecks, identity theft and vandalism. He says if you live and Oakland and one of the above happens to you, you need to let police know on-line.

content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/04/ohio-official-tells-residents-to-arm-themselves-amid-cuts/1
Asked what residents should do for protection, Common Pleas Judge Alfred Mackey replied, " Arm themselves," and added, “We’re going to have to look after each other.”

 

[JackVk]

This is ridiculous. Police keep us and our children safe. They are the ones who should get the big bucks, not these Hollywood clowns who think their social status makes them political geniuses.

 

[Califman831]

Thank you Obama let the riots begin.