tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669912661106248580.post1186980743239672774..comments2023-04-01T05:34:12.007-07:00Comments on Mayor Tim Leavitt: Yes to SchoolsTim Leavitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917356189491441022noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669912661106248580.post-41705950253508963382010-01-31T22:24:06.404-08:002010-01-31T22:24:06.404-08:00I agree with what you say about public service wor...I agree with what you say about public service workers needing to make better use of tax dollars. There are many ways to trim spending without losing workers. I am most worried about losing our sworn officers. This is the worst possible time to be cutting jobs, especially those keeping our community safe. <br /><br />This is about public safety, & the security of our community. There should be 2.5 officers per 1,000 people. Here in Vancouver we are running on 1.2 officers per 1,000 people. Now I hear we will be losing more officers. This has to stop now, there has to be other options! <br /><br />Not to mention, our officers are a huge investment. They are very expensive to train, & they are already trained & working. If we lay them off we will have to pay to train new officers in a couple of years. It could actually cost more in the long run & we will be without our police officers during such a vital time when we need them most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com