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Although considered one of the most dangerous places in the country, past budget cuts in Camden, N.J., have forced police layoffs. Now the city is considering even more dramatic steps: replacing the city's police force with one operated by the county.
Crime-Riddled N.J. City Considers Axing Police Force : NPR
I wouldn't say that getting rid of the police force is the way to go. The option may be to merge with other agencies, making a metro type department that shares only one admin (that will save money) and leaves more working joes on the street.
Getting rid of the criminals would be a better plan on the surface...of planets I'd like to visit.Quote:
Originally Posted by pgg
"Well after all it's got to be the police's fault crime is out of control. Therefore if we get rid of the police , there will be no more crime. "
- Typical Politician
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This is what I would like to see where I live. We already contract with many of the smaller municipalities and just served a search warrant on one we don't cover right now.
Sure. Canning an entire police department and giving more area for the same amount of Sheriff's deputies to cover is a great idea.