You have to remember that the leadership of some of these cities do not want more police, but less police. I think president Trump should stop considering deploying to any other cities and just clean up Washington DC. Reducing crime in DC while it runs rampant in other high crime cities will do more in the long run to change things.
yes, cities like Portland and Minneapolis but that is not the case with these cities who have a shortage of police officers and a problem with recruitment. These are predominately black urban cities, and quite different from the more white liberal ones who think they do not need much police. I am not sure if more funding will help. But you can't deploy the national guard forever. So Trump should step up and offer long term funding for officers. This has been done in the past. with Clinton. I wonder who killed the grants?
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Just a dozen days after money became
available, President Clinton today announced the first round of
police hiring grants under the new crime bill, an important step
toward his goal of putting 100,000 police on America's streets.
More than $200 million in grants were awarded to communities in
all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including 332 police departments,
46 sheriffs' departments, six Indian tribal groups, and several
other law enforcement agencies. The crime bill authorizes money
to increase the number of police in America by twenty percent.
At a White House ceremony today, President Clinton and
Attorney General Janet Reno welcomed mayors and chiefs of police
from many of the jurisdictions receiving grants."
From google AI in asking does _____ want more police?
"Yes, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) is actively seeking more police officers to fill hundreds of open positions and reach their staffing goal of 2,200 to 2,300 officers, as they currently have 1,942 officers on staff as of late 2024."
Yes, the
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has sought more officers due to a documented shortage, with the police union and an internal memo indicating a deficit, even as the mayor has claimed a sufficient number per capita. While the police department is actively working on recruitment, challenges like officer departures and better pay in surrounding departments have contributed to the shortage.
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has launched a new recruitment campaign aimed at attracting both sworn officers and professional members to join its ranks.
www.baltimorepolice.org
Yes, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is actively seeking more police officers to address a significant shortage, having lost many officers recently and facing ongoing recruitment challenges despite efforts like pay raises and remote testing. The department needs to increase staffing to adequately respond to public safety concerns and reduce the workload on existing officers, who are struggling with low morale and feelings of being unsupported.
Why NOPD is seeking more police:
- Historical Low Staffing:
The NOPD is at an all-time low in officer numbers, with many officers leaving the department.
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- High Crime Rates:
The city has experienced a surge in violent crimes like shootings and carjackings, leading residents to feel unsafe and demand more action from the city.
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- Officer Morale:
Current officers are experiencing low morale due to negative public perception, a lack of support from the city, and concerns about policies that they feel hinder their work.
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