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Originally posted by Hound Dog:

Well, when a city wages outright war against its uniformed officers, this is what happens.

Retards.

If this city had any REAL media you would hear about the hundreds of officers that put in their retirement paperwork following the Freddie Gray circus. You will never hear from them or about them because the Baltimore Sun is just a Democratic propaganda machine.

You would also hear about how the "talent pool" for police recruits went from bad to worse. A lot of people were using the city as a stepping stone to lateral to other agencies or go federal. They aren't even showing up anymore. Basically if you don't have a (major) criminal record and you have 10 fingers and 10 toes, you can get in now. They are beyond desperate.

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Originally posted by olfuzzy:
Baltimore’s mayor asked the FBI to send in reinforcements Wednesday to help the city get its murders under control.

Nah. Send 'em a few dozen cases of AK's and ammo, and pull the Baltimore cops back to a safe distance. The problem will eventually sort itself out.

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Originally posted by LS1 GTO:
I do not think the problem is there's too many guns on the street, I believe the issue might be the fact there's not enough in the hands of good people.

Make Baltimore a "Shall Issue" city and educate the good people proper trigger control and sight picture. Ensure they also understand the need to practice.

That and even more so a city that cut it's officers testicles off. Wonder how many officers have this in the back of their mind when it's time be proactive.

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Originally posted by synthplayer:
They don't recognize actual cause & effect. But, they believe in false cause & effect - namely, too many guns equals lotsa murders. Their conclusion is get rid of guns & no more murders.

"I'd kill that MFer, but I ain't got no gun... so I guess I'll just have to be friends wit him."

Or, they will use a bat, a length of pipe, a knife, their car, a tire iron . . . .

Kiss my old white (privileged) ass!

Hey Baltimore... remember when you were macking on Detroit.

Well, it's you're turn now.

not sure I see a problem here

this is what they voted for

this is what they protested for

they're getting everything they wanted and more

I don't understand why they are complaining

Go fuck yourself Baltimore

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Originally posted by Scoutmaster:

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Originally posted by Hound Dog:....Well, when a city wages outright war against its uniformed officers, this is what happens...

Bullseye.

Yup. Nailed dead center. They attack their police in a failed attempt to prop up a known drug dealing thug and expect help?

Fuck. You.

Bless their lil hearts.

Back in the 80s I walked from Hopkins Hospital to Charles village. It's about 3 miles. No one ever messed with me. So, when people say "it's getting as bad now as it was in the 70's, 80's, 90s they have no idea what they're talking about. It's much worse now.

When you take a look at the population numbers and compare the shootings and murders to Chicago, they certainly are punching above their weight.

Good job Baltimore, your assault against your police force has resulted in exactly what you deserve.

When the mayor, in front of the media, states "she is giving people space to destroy our city" and then denies it; what do you expect but lawlessness.

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
not sure I see a problem here

this is what they voted for

this is what they protested for

they're getting everything they wanted and more

I don't understand why they are complaining

Because they have never read Pogo, the enemy is us.

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Originally posted by Woodman:
OK, check out these numbers:

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The department is paying out $1 million in overtime just to make up for the difference.

Is that per day, month, year? A worthless "fact" ... Read on, from another source ...

The Police Department is on pace to spend $43 million on overtime this fiscal year, even though only $16 million is budgeted for overtime.

Mayor Catherine Pugh said Friday she is seeking an audit of Baltimore Police Department overtime after seven officers were indicted on federal racketeering charges — including allegations that they committed overtime fraud.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/ne...-20170303-story.html

Net effect, zero to positive.

$43M/400 ossifers short equals $107,500 per missing officer. I guarantee you once you factor in retirement, health insurance, and other benefits they are breaking even or actually doing better. When you subtract the $16M normally budgeted then you are at $27M/400 which is $67,500 per missing officer. I guarantee base pay annually with out benefits is in excess of that figure.

How many/much vehicles, guns, and other equipment doesn't need to bought for those missing 400 officers?

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So, when people say "it's getting as bad now as it was in the 70's, 80's, 90s they have no idea what they're talking about. It's much worse now.

True 'dat. I was stationed at Annapolis for 2 years before transferring to CA in fall of '72. We used to spend a lot of time at a pretty good little nightclub called The Rhapsody that was just over the line from Anne Arundel County into Baltimore. We never had a bit of trouble there or the few months we lived in Glen Burnie prior to my PCS transfer. Bal'mer has definitely changed for the worse and that's too bad.

You axed for it, now you got it.

So there might be more to being a mayor than just holding the office?

Burn Baby Burn!- H Rap Brown

Sanctuary city = no Federal assistance.

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Originally posted by stoic-one:

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On top of an over 30 percent increase in murders, the city is also experiencing a shortage in police officers. The city is operating with the lowest number of officers in about a decade — 2,500 police officers. Usually, the department has 2,900 officers.

It's a real head scratcher, that...

I wanted to comment on the same post . Bu, while thinking about what to say. I saw your post so, +1