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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A big issue is SFPD. They stopped arresting for petty crime even before Chesa was elected. This is a theme throughout many cities in the US - the police work slowdown has been real, they stop arresting (except when there’s a gun, a body, or a protest), and that ends up leading to civilians feeling helpless.

A prediction: nothing will change with Chesa gone. SFPD is still pissed off at the Mayor, the council, and the citizens who ask for respect of their rights. How do you reign in a rogue police force? [/quote]

+1. Police everywhere have pulled back from doing their jobs bc they don't like being criticized.  I'm not sure how to fix it.[/quote]

I think the solution is going to be setting different police forces. If the ones we have with their huge budgets and absurd pensions won’t work because they want all that and to never hear a single word of criticism, we need an entirely new police force. [/quote]

If you can't stand criticism, if you can't possibly figure out how to do your job without excessive, unwarranted violence, you don't belong on the police force.  I'm sure there are plenty of other folks who wouldn't mind that job and sweet benefits.[/quote]

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