[Vision2020] Subject Change

[Tom Hansen]

Although I fail to see the link between the bond election and organizing
local law enforcement, I am a strong supporter of both.

What I understand is that Moscow has lost many good police officers.  I have
heard several reasons for their departure; everything from lack of
recognition to poor upper level management.  

An organized police force would eliminate both reasons, hopefully resulting
in long-term continuity in an efficient and proficient police department.  I
believe that long-term continuity of a police force, especially in a small
town like Moscow, breeds familiarity between a community and its police
force.  Subsequently, the familiarity should eliminate any obstacles
detrimental to effective sense of "community".  People should not have any
reason to hesitate in approaching a police officer.

Take care, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are
dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all
exist very nicely in the same box.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Timothy Rigsby
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:13 PM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] Subject Change

I guess now is the time for me to attempt again to change the topic of
discussion on 
this wonderful message board. 

What do the people of Moscow think about the ongoing struggle between the
City of
Moscow, Mayor Marshal Comstock, and the Police Departments attempt to
unionize?

Me being a long time supporter of unions, hey I like the idea.  But at the
same time
is it in the best interest of the community of Moscow to unionize the Police
Officers
at this time?  In the long run, it will probably benefit our town as a
whole, but what
about right now?  What can be done in the meantime to prevent any drastic
measures on
either side of the issue?  This whole ordeal reminds me of the City of Boise
and their
struggle with the Fire Fighters a few years back.

Any thoughts on this that are not related to the school levy?

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