If you had any questions where DeKalb County police officers stand in the eyes of Terrell Bolton and the Board of Commissioners, then those questions has been answered loud and clear over the past 60 days. The BOC, ignoring the support of the taxpayers, refused to give us a well deserved and overdue pay raise. They delayed funding for Tasers which a special Grand Jury ruled are needed for the safety of the police officers and the general public.
Yesterday's BOC meeting was enough to leave you stunned, more demoralized and wondering about the competency of the BOC and in particular of Terrell Bolton. Instead of funding Tasers with funds from the general budget, instead of funding these Tasers through seized drug money, Bolton somehow swayed the BOC into buying yet another RV at the cost of $300,000.00. That brings to a total of 6 RV’s at the cost of almost $2 Million. WHAT IS GOING ON?!
Why the police department needs one, much less six recreational vehicles is beyond comprehension. These buses are used purely for show and serve no legitimate purpose. Some have police markings, some don’t. None are equipment to assist the officers. The RV’s lack the simplest equipment found in a patrol car. The officers at not even allowed to use the restroom facilities.
There needs to be an outcry by the public demanding to know why Bolton is allowed to be so wasteful with money officers risk their lives everyday obtaining. If there is ever a need for a Grand Jury investigation, it is now!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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Concerned Citizen responds to RV post:
Your post had mostly facts but missed some others.
In order to get the tasers and other equipment requested would have cost 2.1million. It would have emptied the siezed funds of 2.3 million.
The RV is a one time expediture where the tasers and other equipment requested would be for each officer. Meaning, that the current number of tasers purchased would be ongoing as new officers were hired. Just like with guns. That would need to come out of the public safety budget.
Does that make any sense?
you guys are unreal! you say its a one time coast for the r.v.. how much to you think we pay for the tax,insurance,FUEL,and the up keep on one of these things. stop and think about it. gee, taser or r.v. come on now guys!
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