Every city in America should have it's own police department. The essence of American society is freedom. The police are the arm of the government that interacts more with the people than probably any other on a day to day basis.
By having their own police force cities can control the actions of the police at a local level. If the citizens desire strict enforcement can get that from their police. If a community is worried about drunk drivers they can spend more time looking for people who are DUI.
Local control means local expenses, and local agencies should be reluctant to take much money from the Federal or State government. Getting money often means giving up control. Local agencies should not be controlled from Washington; that's what the SGT Says.
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Sarge:
One VERY important aspect to taking FEDERAL money, espeically in the form of GRANTS, is that they NEVER "last forever", and whatever resources you acquire ONE year with a grant, might go bye-bye when that grant money stops flowing.
Then, you're left with cutbacks and layoffs...a bad cycle to get into.
Excellent post.
Roll safe out there.
Federal grants should really only be for one time needs or items only needed occasionally. Like a military surplus armored car or surplus truck or helmets; not for continuing expenses like salaries.
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