The mobile command unit IS staffed whenever it is in the neighborhood whether or not the MPD is short-staffed.
This is not a homeland security "toy", Dyna, this is a useful piece of equipment that the MPD uses when needed (such as when there is a large, complicated crime scene or when it is needed to deal with a riot, a significant protest, et cetera.) The Hennepin County Sheriff's department has two, neither of which were purchased as part of homeland security. The shades are pulled down probably for the same reasons I keep my shades down. I really am not interested in seeing people looking in my window at me nor do I want some of the folks perusing my belongings and just waiting for me to go to work before they burglarize me. But I do answer my door when someone rings the bell or they knock. If you knock on the door, Dyna, you will be welcomed in and given a tour of the vehicle. Really, it's not a diabolical plot. It's just a tool. I do, however, agree with you about the loss of the Clinton Cops and the hopes of Kerry Cops if he gets elected. Carey Joe Howell Hawthorne 14 "been to Hell and back" years in Hawthorne "Well-behaved women rarely make history" --bumper sticker-- 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
