Ah Portland, the socialist utopia. What with riots and perpetual massive disturbances every night the cops have had enough. The mayor and council boobs keep raging the cops about brutality, racism and generally using the cops for “whipping boys” for their own failures. That being to keep the citizen/taxpayers of the city safe.
Crime statistics are off the chart. The criminal element feels emboldened by the weak and ineffective mayor and his minions.
The net result is that cops are sayin’ “see ya later” and leaving in droves. Authorized officers are 900. Since July 1st 115 officers have departed. This is a 13% reduction in sworn officers. There is no academy class and additional officers are bound to depart in the near future.
One of the more interesting exit reviews sums up the situation with the dark humor often associated with cops. “…It’s like the Titanic, except the Titanic had deck chairs and a band.”
Peace
www.KenJDye.com
BUCKLE UP, WEAR YOUR VEST, TURN ON YOUR CAMERA AND STAY SAFE…and deadly if you must!