"Community policing is not some "warm and fuzzy" approach to such serious problems as drug dealing, gangs, and predators that victimize law-abiding citizens. It is a smart, collaborative, big-picture approach to tackling crime and, equally as important, fear of crime."
I am glad to see the candidate address this issue of cops not being nice, or "thumpers" as they have been characterized on this list. A thumper, according to critics of the police, are cops who use too much force when arresting rapists and drug dealers, or do not say "please" and "thank you" enough when they are getting shot at. As McManus said, the day to day reality of policing is not a fun, uplifting experience for everyone involved. As Macmanus also said, "police must embrace the communities they serve, and communities must likewise embrace the officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep peace and order. It is critical for both sides to address differences and conflicts that may arise and then work together toward common goals." I hope the new chief gets a break from some of the tricks of the anti-thumpers, such as sensational, headline grabbing press conferences with alleged victims of police abuse. The few most recent cases have ended up going nowhere fast. Mark Wilde Windom Park __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
