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Originally Posted by garickman
I am just glad that the 12 of my friends who have been killed in the line of duty, including my partner were all commited to public service.
Greg Rickman
www.inmemoryofthefallen.org |
My sincere condolences.
Our area is very similar to Bolder and Berkley. Over the years I've worked closely with numerous chiefs and 60+ patrol officers, DA's, Judges, etc. many considered friends. We've had our share of corruption and questionable medicalmental discharges. I will always support those who put forth a reasonable effort. For years I've been supporting a police dept via task forces and committees, acting as a liasion between patrol officers and desk jockeys in a community that acts like they would prefer not to have one. To the point many officers have turned in their tazers because of personal liability. Now area is becoming a popular place for travelers from all areas of the country and more bothersome, LA originating gangs since we're centrally located on the I-5 corridor.
I'm sure it my business has lost numerous customers because of my fundamental principles and support of law enforcement.
In our area, which I've lived all my life, the level of service in the majority of public sectors has been declining, IMO due to internal policy and procedure regualtion and animosity is rising as value deminishes.
At this point, in 1976 when I went to work for our company I wish would have got on the department, I'd have comfortably retired 5 years ago and worked 20 less hours a week. Now, at 52 years old, retirement is doubful. My mistake. Thankfully I'm much better off than the average American.
There needs to be reasonable balance.