[Vision2020] Subject Change

[Art Deco]

Tom, Tim, J Ford, et al,

Let's see.

The rank and file MPD officers vote to unionize.  The police chief said he didn't know anything about it until it happened.  Neither the mayor or city council will admit any foreknowledge.

Doesn't anyone else see a very serious disconnect here?

There are so many "Why?"s here that it boggles the mind including "Why is the chief still the chief?"

Then to add gasoline to a burning fire, the mayor delays confronting the issue in a timely manner, thus telling the police officers that they are of little importance, and then makes an unilateral decision without first even talking to the officers or apparently to the city council.

It is no secret that the MPD has some serious problems, many due to inept management.  All city employees including the MPD need to be treated with respect by having their concerns heard and addressed in a timely manner.

Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)
deco at moscow.com



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
To: "'Timothy Rigsby'" <timo5277 at uidaho.edu>; <vision2020 at moscow.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:54 PM
Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Subject Change


> 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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