09-07-2010, 09:41 AM
I was just wondering....since these cops are no longer interested in dealing with "non-violent" crimes, are they going to cease speed trap operations as well? Motorists trying to get to work on time or late for an important date tend not to be violent offenders. I have a feeling however, that since traffic tickets make alot of money for municipalities, these non-violent offenders will continue to be pursued. Cop driving car to burglary scene, taking report, and all necessary resources to do so costs money, what do you get in return? One slightly more comfortable citizen and the knowledge that the duty of law enforcement was performed to the satisfaction of one taxpayer, for whom the department actually works (lets not forget that). Not to mention, possibly collecting information that may lead to the apprehension of said burglar, preventing future crimes being commited by the same offender, who just might be feeling a little more inclined to violent acts next time seeing as his last crime not only went unpunished but wasn't even investigated in the first place. However, cop sits in idling car with AC running all day, playing roadside parasite to the state and harrassing citizens who might actually have somewhere important to be that day. Well, that pays dividends so I'm willing to bet those efforts will be stepped up now that there will be more officers available to sit in cars reading magazines and eating pistachios. As far as investigating real crimes (which burglary apparently is not) and apprehending actual bad guys (which burglars apparently are not), not responding to crime scenes just because nothing violent took place when the crime was commited is a major dereliction of duty. If the department can't afford to pay it's officers, they might want to step up fund raising activities with their communities. They would probably be surprised at the support they would receive from people if said people felt the department and it's officers gave a shit about more than their paychecks. Once again, not saying all cops are bad, that's for sure. Just saying there's a reason that alot of the public's perceptions of the police force are so negative. Maybe they could address some of those reasons? Performing the duties we intrust to them and pay them to perform, regardless of imminent danger not being present at that particular time (again, let's not forget the increased potential for violence NEXT time the same offender commits the SAME crime, safe in the knowledge it won't even be investigated) would be a good start. Just my opinion in the matter.