Protecting children is one thing, being an over watch is a great and noble idea. There are not only veterans out of work but also police officers, especially in this area with multiple police academies pumping out cadets. Fact of the matter is, an armed assailant should be met with equal force, and showing a militaristic presense in our school systems may sound good, look good on the news, but school zones inside these great boarders should not be manned in that manner. School Resource Officers has always provided an effective measure, but not an ultimate prevention. The State or Federal government should form a seperate organization that provides a minimum number of officers per student population for public schools, although a great expense i'm sure most would be willing to spend a few extra dollars for the safety of our children. Mr. Skok applaud you for your service, but as many have said poor choice on the medium you delivered. If you really want to volunteer your time for security measures join a police orginazation as a reserve/auxillary and volunteer as an officer who has the ability to perform all aspects of police functions.
They just need to place in the contract that they GPS will not be used to punish officers, but only to maintain safety of the employee. The officers have a tough enough job to worry about being disciplined for minor issues. I believe Trumbull S.O. put gps in their cars.
Its nice to know that they abuse their own rules and policies and hired the last one although he should have been disqualified based on his age and now they hire another one who has about a minute of police experience. There were several others on the list that had far more experience than her. Way to go Terry. Dont hire for the good of the city but for your personal agenda! It is obvious they hired her because she is female and not the best applicant.
Marine dad keeps watch over Austintown Elementary
Protecting children is one thing, being an over watch is a great and noble idea. There are not only veterans out of work but also police officers, especially in this area with multiple police academies pumping out cadets. Fact of the matter is, an armed assailant should be met with equal force, and showing a militaristic presense in our school systems may sound good, look good on the news, but school zones inside these great boarders should not be manned in that manner. School Resource Officers has always provided an effective measure, but not an ultimate prevention. The State or Federal government should form a seperate organization that provides a minimum number of officers per student population for public schools, although a great expense i'm sure most would be willing to spend a few extra dollars for the safety of our children. Mr. Skok applaud you for your service, but as many have said poor choice on the medium you delivered. If you really want to volunteer your time for security measures join a police orginazation as a reserve/auxillary and volunteer as an officer who has the ability to perform all aspects of police functions.
January 28, 2013 at 4:32 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Boardman considers GPS in township radios
They just need to place in the contract that they GPS will not be used to punish officers, but only to maintain safety of the employee. The officers have a tough enough job to worry about being disciplined for minor issues. I believe Trumbull S.O. put gps in their cars.
January 13, 2013 at 4:35 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Struthers police swear in city’s first female officer
Its nice to know that they abuse their own rules and policies and hired the last one although he should have been disqualified based on his age and now they hire another one who has about a minute of police experience. There were several others on the list that had far more experience than her. Way to go Terry. Dont hire for the good of the city but for your personal agenda! It is obvious they hired her because she is female and not the best applicant.
September 7, 2012 at 8:35 a.m. permalink suggest removal