[gulfcoast6]

I take issue with one of these, its not to get money for the police depts, it is money for the politicians at city hall, When Chief of Police I was told by the mayor 'we need more money in fines to run the city', I asked 'Oh? you mean the police depart. is a money making agency?, He got hot as heck.

[MeekOneGOP]

I take issue with one of these, its not to get money for the police depts, it is money for the politicians at city hall, When Chief of Police I was told by the mayor 'we need more money in fines to run the city', I asked 'Oh? you mean the police depart. is a money making agency?, He got hot as heck.

LOL Good for you! He got hot as heck, huh? I bet he got over it though? :-)

[FreeTally]

I take issue with one of these, its not to get money for the police depts, it is money for the politicians at city hall, When Chief of Police I was told by the mayor 'we need more money in fines to run the city', I asked 'Oh? you mean the police depart. is a money making agency?, He got hot as heck.

I have a similar beef. IMHO, for many years now, law enforcement agencies see themselves as revenue-generators. Its echoed in the speeches of other elected officials as well. How many times have you heard this: "Our city/county has lost $X over the past three years due to unpaid traffic tickets." They actually see "fines" as revenue due them, and if you dont pay, then you have stolen from them and they have lost revenue. It sickens me.

[sam_paine]

You were a REO in LEO clothing?? Naaaaaaah!?

REO: (Revenue Enhancement Officer)