Posted on 11/08/2012 3:49:47 PM PST by mdittmar
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck on Thursday warned that police officers will be in danger of layoffs unless the city proceeds with a half-cent sales tax hike planned for the March 5 ballot.
Speaking to The Times’ editorial board, Beck complained that he is already unable to hire 911 operators, custody officers and mechanics to repair squad cars. And he warned that the LAPD would probably lose 500 officers without the more than $200 million expected from a sales tax increase.
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My God!
Can’t we get a break in this “ucked” up state.?
I don’t live in LA ,but the morons of Calif voted a tax increase for all.
Where in the heck do you go to get away from this madness?
I’m no math wizard but if you lay them off you don’t have to pay the salaries.
Problem solved.
Adding more police won’t get rid of crime in LA . Now that three strikes is gone expect more crime.
Less dogs shot and less houses swatted due to wrong information. Hey there is a bright side.
The tax increase is for the children right?
Maybe cut pensions and phoney disability retirements? Fewer free donuts?
fewer free donuts? Why thats barbaric! Gotta have donuts for their coffee.
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