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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. I didn't even know there was a police bill of rights in Maryland and I doubt recruits were aware either. Doesn't really change the job at all. [/quote]

What recruits do know is what the community opinion of police is.   And the political leadership's opinion of police.   And when those aren't favorable, good prospects choose other departments to work in where they will be supported. [/quote]
It’s crazy how much you cops whine and complain while making 6 figures on the public dime without a college degree. Quite honestly if you don’t like your job it would in fact be better for all involved for you to quit. People like you should not be in public interfacing roles in law enforcement. [/quote]

I'm not a cop.  Not related to one.  Not friends with any.   People need to understand this situation is complex, and recruiting and retaining good police is the best way to have safer policing.    [/quote]

Also not a cop, and not a friend or family member of any.  I agree with PP.   No one wants to be a cop right now — that situation is a downward spiral.  Also, your wrong about the 6 figure.  Starting salary for MCPD is 52K.  With 5 years prior experience, you can start at 62K. That’s not a go of money around here especially for people to shoot at you and assume you are a racist.  Who needs that, for that amount of money?  [/quote]

If the cities and communities who don't really want policemen handling crimes find it difficult to hire enough police because of their policies and expectations, then so be it. It won't take long forcrime to take its toll. Then they can decide if worth It.[/quote]

It already is taking its toll.  Homicides are up like 300% this year in MoCo.    There was one last night too.    And while it's not a verified source, the local police union says they have responded to 25 additional non-fatal shootings, that we don't necessarily hear about.     [/quote]

Homicide is not up 300%. This is a ridiculous statement. [/quote]

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