05-14-2006, 11:37 PM
Big Island newspapers reported, back in March 2006, the rise in population was fueling the increase in drug use and burglaries on the Big Island. Hawaii's top prosecutor, Kimura, reported Drugs being #1, property theft and attacks on visitors as well as other illegal behavior had created a back-log of some 5600 outstanding warrants including 523 for felony crimes.
Other reports about the staffing problems in the Big Island police department suggest that some 70 plus officers are required, that they cannot find to fill the current force requirements. However, the talk of how easy it is to find employment, if you have skills, does not seem to apply here. Other articles speak of how new, experienced, recruits have no incentive to apply as any new comer to the force is required to begin at entry levels regardless of experience.
Perhaps the time has come for Big Island voters to begin forcing the hands of these officials that make up these policies.
Meanwhile, evidence, lawful deterrents and an in your face demand for justice from local authorities is the wisest approach for law abiding citizens. Accountability always seems to get the attention of those in charge. Perhaps Mr Kimura's office can be helpful in promoting the necc incentives to get some mainland experience and get the police force up to point where it is not so overwhelmed. Why are things like furniture for the the Mayor's new office ( some 40k+ ) more important or even considered when crime is on the rise. Sounds like it is time to storm the walls of city hall. just because an area has a police force and it is getting work done doesn't mean it shouldn't have more help, especially in today's world where things like homeland security is suppose to be so important. How secure are we when we can't even protect ourselves from each other......just a little rant :/
HADave
Other reports about the staffing problems in the Big Island police department suggest that some 70 plus officers are required, that they cannot find to fill the current force requirements. However, the talk of how easy it is to find employment, if you have skills, does not seem to apply here. Other articles speak of how new, experienced, recruits have no incentive to apply as any new comer to the force is required to begin at entry levels regardless of experience.
Perhaps the time has come for Big Island voters to begin forcing the hands of these officials that make up these policies.
Meanwhile, evidence, lawful deterrents and an in your face demand for justice from local authorities is the wisest approach for law abiding citizens. Accountability always seems to get the attention of those in charge. Perhaps Mr Kimura's office can be helpful in promoting the necc incentives to get some mainland experience and get the police force up to point where it is not so overwhelmed. Why are things like furniture for the the Mayor's new office ( some 40k+ ) more important or even considered when crime is on the rise. Sounds like it is time to storm the walls of city hall. just because an area has a police force and it is getting work done doesn't mean it shouldn't have more help, especially in today's world where things like homeland security is suppose to be so important. How secure are we when we can't even protect ourselves from each other......just a little rant :/
HADave
Aloha HADave & Mz P
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The best things in life are free.... or have no interest or payments for one full year.