[OpsLens] I received information two days ago, which I trusted but have been waiting for corroboration. This information also validates my thesis about de-policing in America (at least, in Seattle) in all its manifestations, including: officers refraining from proactive patrol tasks; superiors ordering officers not to enforce laws; and politically motivated leaders otherwise thwarting the police officers’ public safety mission.
This morning on KVI Radio, host Kirby Wilbur provided that corroboration. He announced the same information I’d gotten. He reported that the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is "imploding" as it relates to retaining (not to mention recruiting) police officers. Officers are not only choosing to retire sooner than they’d planned (like I did) but officers are also fleeing the city for more welcoming employment conditions. It’s tough enough with so many people in our communities standing against cops these days. But it’s devastating when an officers’ own city leaders are among the most vocal anti-cop opponents. |