02-20-2012, 11:37 AM
Although Puna is indeed short of Police Officers, whether Officers are available or not is not what is at issue here.
The Officers came, filed a report, and later told the victim they had suspended the investigation because the owner would not come to the door.
When the victim did not relent, under pressure the citation was issued.
No, this is not about the size of the island.
This is about failure of Police leadership to prioritize public safety.
Dogs (as well as illegal dumping) are not seen as glamorous enough for Police rank to take it seriously.
The Officers came, filed a report, and later told the victim they had suspended the investigation because the owner would not come to the door.
When the victim did not relent, under pressure the citation was issued.
No, this is not about the size of the island.
This is about failure of Police leadership to prioritize public safety.
Dogs (as well as illegal dumping) are not seen as glamorous enough for Police rank to take it seriously.