Another example of how public employees feel they should be exempt from a bad economy. Now matter how low the public till gets they think they should still get their bennies.
Memphis is a major entitlement town with excessive crime. With over three hundred police out my bet is that the crime rate will not change. The corruption at the city government level rivals many African countries, Mugabe comes to mind.
I live in Memphis, TN. The average policeman could have their salary doubled, and still be underpaid for what they are asked to do.
It's also an example of people using what power they have when they get pushed too far. Rather than looking at the players here, consider it as a preview of disruptions to come as a result of Obamacare.