05-24-2013, 03:14 PM
ourdoc,
I didn't consider that Hawaii wouldn't get much Fed highway funds. I suppose other than on Oahu there isn't much labeled as Interstate. However, Hawaii does get Fed Highway funds. It could be that Hawaii gets more for seatbelt enforcement for some reason. It could also be that my agency got some funding specifically for seatbelt enforcement I was unaware of, as we certainly had clickit or ticket drives. They were also largely traffic unit programs although attempts were made to involve all of Road Patrol. I'm not aware of the Feds paying the OT for them or OT being paid for them period. I could be wrong. Although I was the supervisor for a small traffic unit for a couple of years, traffic wasn't really my forte. I would imagine the Feds still hold Hawaii to account for seatbelt usage as tied to some funding. By whatever method the taxes are returned locally, I think they should have stayed local as well as decisions on how they are spent.
It's good to see Hawaii Law Enforcement (Ret LEO I'm assuming) on here. I sometimes try to give an ex-LEO's perspective on LE related topics here while fully realizing my experiences might not always apply. I'll readily concede your superior local knowledge in such matters..... while reserving the right to be argumentative if the mood strikes.
Sorry for the partial hijack.
It is unfortunate if the PD is essentially writing Pahoa off. If that is the case and it can be demonstrated, it might make an interesting article in a national publication, for someone with the writing skills. It could be embarrassing enough to provoke some action.
Edited unsuccessfully for clarification.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
I didn't consider that Hawaii wouldn't get much Fed highway funds. I suppose other than on Oahu there isn't much labeled as Interstate. However, Hawaii does get Fed Highway funds. It could be that Hawaii gets more for seatbelt enforcement for some reason. It could also be that my agency got some funding specifically for seatbelt enforcement I was unaware of, as we certainly had clickit or ticket drives. They were also largely traffic unit programs although attempts were made to involve all of Road Patrol. I'm not aware of the Feds paying the OT for them or OT being paid for them period. I could be wrong. Although I was the supervisor for a small traffic unit for a couple of years, traffic wasn't really my forte. I would imagine the Feds still hold Hawaii to account for seatbelt usage as tied to some funding. By whatever method the taxes are returned locally, I think they should have stayed local as well as decisions on how they are spent.
It's good to see Hawaii Law Enforcement (Ret LEO I'm assuming) on here. I sometimes try to give an ex-LEO's perspective on LE related topics here while fully realizing my experiences might not always apply. I'll readily concede your superior local knowledge in such matters..... while reserving the right to be argumentative if the mood strikes.
Sorry for the partial hijack.
It is unfortunate if the PD is essentially writing Pahoa off. If that is the case and it can be demonstrated, it might make an interesting article in a national publication, for someone with the writing skills. It could be embarrassing enough to provoke some action.
Edited unsuccessfully for clarification.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
S. FL
Big Islander to be.