Bill de Basio actions as NYC mayor did not earn the respect of his police rank and file nor other LEOs around the country. There is respect for the Office of Mayor, just not de Blasio. Don’t confuse the two. He should resign if he can cannot earn and provide the respect the Office of mayor and the people of NYC expect. He is a politician first and a poor leader second.
More than a few politicians, protesters, and judges are getting LEOs killed or wounded for doing their job. They are doing what they are trained to do. Sometimes they have to kill or be killed. Sometimes they have to shoot a dog or two. Sometimes they turn roguish for whatever reason. In any organization there are always a few bad apples and someone will always complain about the service. Good leadership addresses these issues and resolves them in a fair and impartial manner. Poor leadership blames it on the cops.
I’m not talking about the militarized SWAT teams or specialized terrorism teams with snipers and tanks and other sh*t which should not be a part of your average police department. I’m talking about your average LEOs which maintain the peace, enforce law and order, and respond when called in the middle of the night in your municipality.
Sitting in a car and being shot from behind is no way for anyone to die. Screw the job, family comes first. Next time people call 911, send out the Fire department or dog catcher. Let them sort it out if the mayor can’t.
Finally, good leadership is the key. If we elect poor leaders or hire poor leaders into positions of authority and not hold them accountable, that’s what we get. Now look around and see if you can find one or more instances of poor leadership. Hint: Think of one who leads from behind.
Exactly true !
Wilhelm got elected for two reasons :
1) Hewas the deputy Mayor to Blomberg
2) He had the "Big D" (Dem.) after his name ! (he did not get elected under the CPUSA , or Working Families party)
It was the "Big D" that got him elected.