Texican
Live Free & Die Free.... God Freedom Country....
So the progressives are suffering the rewards of their own stupidity.
Texican....
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Posted by: sfnadmin
March 17, 2024
In the wake of a wave of Democrat-controlled cities and states clamoring to defund the police, it seemed as though the radical left was beginning to see reason. However, this fleeting moment of clarity was abruptly shattered by a renewed dedication to their anti-police agenda.
The leftist Democrats who championed the defunding of police forces were met with an array of unforeseen complications. Crime rates soared, police officers resigned en masse, and citizens were left in a state of constant fear, wondering what could possibly happen next in these Democrat-governed cities across our nation.
Now, this fear has reached new heights in one of America’s most iconic cities. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, residents are being told not to expect police assistance during certain hours of the night.
Call boxes linked to 911 have been installed throughout Pittsburgh for residents to use in case of emergency. However, they can expect their calls to be directed towards a central call unit instead of immediate assistance.
The city’s website explains: “Creation of an enhanced Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) operating from 3-7 a.m. daily… Dispatch will assign reports to the TRU for calls that do not require an in-person response by officers. TRU will NOT be assigned to any “In Progress” call where a suspect may be on scene, any crime where a person may need medical aid, any domestic dispute, calls with evidence, or where the Mobile Crime Unit will be requested to process a scene.”
Given these circumstances, Pittsburgh residents might find themselves relying on their Second Amendment rights for protection. With as few as 22 officers on duty during certain hours, how many criminals are planning their attacks knowing that the police force is stretched thin?
Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto defended the decision saying: “It’s enough to cover the entire city in those hours when we have 8% of the time people are calling … I’m confident in the decisions that we make…” However, this statement has done little to assuage fears and has been met with criticism from the police union.
The driving force behind this drastic reduction in officer numbers is staffing shortages. The city’s police force has dwindled from 835 to 740 officers at the start of 2023. The ideal number for proper staffing is considered to be around 900 officers.
Bob Swartzwelder, president of the Fraternal Order of Police #1 expressed his concerns saying: “They’re running out of manpower very quickly… I think the strategy at this point is a hope and a prayer… It may pan out to be correct. It may be disastrous.”
Let’s hope for Pittsburgh’s sake that this plan works out. Otherwise, its residents could find themselves living in a real-life version of a dystopian movie where criminals run rampant during certain hours.
Texican....
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Blue City Cops’ Shocking Crackdown Leaves Residents Stunned!
Blue City Cops’ Shocking Crackdown Leaves Residents Stunned!Posted by: sfnadmin
March 17, 2024
In the wake of a wave of Democrat-controlled cities and states clamoring to defund the police, it seemed as though the radical left was beginning to see reason. However, this fleeting moment of clarity was abruptly shattered by a renewed dedication to their anti-police agenda.
The leftist Democrats who championed the defunding of police forces were met with an array of unforeseen complications. Crime rates soared, police officers resigned en masse, and citizens were left in a state of constant fear, wondering what could possibly happen next in these Democrat-governed cities across our nation.
Now, this fear has reached new heights in one of America’s most iconic cities. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, residents are being told not to expect police assistance during certain hours of the night.
Call boxes linked to 911 have been installed throughout Pittsburgh for residents to use in case of emergency. However, they can expect their calls to be directed towards a central call unit instead of immediate assistance.
The city’s website explains: “Creation of an enhanced Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) operating from 3-7 a.m. daily… Dispatch will assign reports to the TRU for calls that do not require an in-person response by officers. TRU will NOT be assigned to any “In Progress” call where a suspect may be on scene, any crime where a person may need medical aid, any domestic dispute, calls with evidence, or where the Mobile Crime Unit will be requested to process a scene.”
Given these circumstances, Pittsburgh residents might find themselves relying on their Second Amendment rights for protection. With as few as 22 officers on duty during certain hours, how many criminals are planning their attacks knowing that the police force is stretched thin?
Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto defended the decision saying: “It’s enough to cover the entire city in those hours when we have 8% of the time people are calling … I’m confident in the decisions that we make…” However, this statement has done little to assuage fears and has been met with criticism from the police union.
The driving force behind this drastic reduction in officer numbers is staffing shortages. The city’s police force has dwindled from 835 to 740 officers at the start of 2023. The ideal number for proper staffing is considered to be around 900 officers.
Bob Swartzwelder, president of the Fraternal Order of Police #1 expressed his concerns saying: “They’re running out of manpower very quickly… I think the strategy at this point is a hope and a prayer… It may pan out to be correct. It may be disastrous.”
Let’s hope for Pittsburgh’s sake that this plan works out. Otherwise, its residents could find themselves living in a real-life version of a dystopian movie where criminals run rampant during certain hours.
Key Takeaways:
- Pittsburgh residents are alarmed by drastic cuts in police services.
- Officer staffing during overnight hours has been reduced to a bare minimum, leaving many calls unanswered.
- A window from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. has been created where calls for help will be recorded instead of immediately addressed.
