[Mpls] RE: Are you leading what Mayor Rybak calls a"high-risklifestyle?"

[Pat Bohn]

There's also a benefit to the Police Federation itself.  The more police there are, the more members they have and the more dues they collect.  I'm a big supporter of unions and of having more police on the street, but in reality the Police Federation is looking out for it's members and itself, not the citizens of Minneapolis.

Buzzy Bohn
Folwell

nikkicarlson001 at aol.com wrote:

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> "Delmonico is the union president for the police employees of the City of Minneapolis, the overwhelming majority of which DO NOT live in the City of Minneapolis. What exactly is the vested interest that's being expressed so adamantly and who benefits? What happens when the best interests of the residents (of Minneapolis) conflict with the primary interests with the Police Federation?  Who's interests become subjugated?"
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> Having more officers on the street is a benefit to the police: they are able to do their jobs more safely and effectively.
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> Having more officers on the street is a benefit to the residents of Minneapolis: less crime.
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