Sheriffs, politics, $$$ ......
I agree with several of the points and remarks of the members/staff re; sheriff comments.
$ and politics play a big part of it all across the USA,
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In my state, one savvy sheriff posted Facebook.com & soc media DV of his deputies patrol vehicles breaking down or having maintanance problems, delaying responses.
Another sheriff made a angry plea for more $ & support saying his LE agency was short
287 sworn(LE certified) deputies.
A rural county sheriff's office in my state had a public affairs LT tell the media directly the 911/emergency responses were 30-45min
but due to budget issues and a serious lack of qualified deputies they couldn't be quicker. I give them credit for being honest & open about their problems.
There was a another county sheriff's office that had a group of sworn deputies fill up a county office during a commissioners meeting over funding the agency.
The tactic seemed a bit unsavory to me but the sworn deputies were upset & angry over the lack of funding and cut-backs.
The Milwakee County(WI) sheriff; David Clarke, is
very pro gun/CCW for citizens. He's vocal about it and has used the "we don't have $$$" line.
I'll close by saying, if you get a chance, watch the doc:
The Chesire Murders. I saw it on HBO Go. It's worth watching for any armed citizen or parent. If I were a SWAT unit commander or a sheriff, Id have all my sworn personnel watch it.
In short, the documentary explains how 2 savage felons did a violent home invasion/robbery & murdered-raped the female family members. The doctor father was tied up and beaten.
The local PD had approx 28min but chose to
wait until the subjects left the victim's home before doing a felony traffic stop.
Oh, the family lived in a "nice" upscale area too. The thugs were caught but the CT atty general & courts said they couldn't face the death penalty.