Thursday, March 19, 2009

Feedback on Police Issues Requested

Last night Commissioner Bealefeld met with the Council Presidents and requested that we ask for everyone's opinion regarding two issues:

1. What kind of job is the Police Department doing? How effective are they in working to deal with crime issues?

2. Should the police who are involved in shootings have their names released to the public?

Please respond about the issues noted above. Be honest and frank. Your name, contact information will not be submitted unless you wish me to add it. Please feel free to add your neighborhood, community organization or business if you wish to add it to your view.

Comments can be blogged here or sent to Melissa at daart_2@hotmail.com

14 Comments:

At 5:12 AM, April 08, 2009, Blogger Unknown said...

Police seem to do a pretty decent job in my neighbourhood except in Patterson Park proper. There they ignore people driving and parking on the paths, off-lead dogs, people not cleaning up after dogs, people openly drinking alcohol (most of that seems to be related to the sports teams) and bicyclists running down pedestrians (does the speed limit apply to them?). Calling 311 is difficult because there are no addresses in the park. Officers sitting in their cruisers, watching all this go on leads citizens to believe their behaviour is legal or proper.

 
At 5:13 AM, April 08, 2009, Blogger Unknown said...

Yes, police who are involved in shootings should have their names published. That way, they can get the praise or the condemnation they have earned.

 
At 7:23 AM, April 09, 2009, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lissa,
Go to court and witness civil citation court (501 E. Fayette st.), yes police do issued citation for the violations you stated (leash laws, drinking alcohol, driving on the foot path Ect.) Ask around the parks, you will see.. There was alot of mad people at court last month who think its of to violated park rules. Oh, by the way are you aware of the park rangers who also patrol the park.. There is a rule that states you must enter and exit thru a proper designated point. Not just walking across the grass.. Know your rules... A copy of the rules can be obtained at the Parks and Rec. HQ in Druid Hill park.

 
At 3:55 PM, May 06, 2009, Anonymous Anonymous said...

i think that some cops don't follow the rules. For example, they are not suppose to search your car unless they have probable cause or your consent. Also, if you are handcuffed in the cop car then the cop can only search the wingspan of your car

 
At 11:04 AM, May 24, 2009, Anonymous Anonymous said...

1. The police often need to represent themselves with an air of authority and presence, but that control is much too often conveyed with outright arrogance and disrespect for city citizens. I'm sure it's a case of 1% ruining the reputation for the majority, as the vast majority I've met many that are indeed respectful and courteous, but the impact of the minority is disastrous (of which I've also had the displeasure of encountering). It results in disrespect and resentment, which makes them rather ineffective public servants.

2. Absolutely. Having accountability and an open transparent government is a great way to increase public trust.

 
At 7:05 AM, May 26, 2009, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Alot of experienced police officers are furious with recent hired police officers.. You lower the standards every year, this is what you get.. The City is well aware of who they are hiring. Blame it all on City Hall...

 
At 12:23 PM, July 23, 2009, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lissa.. How about contacting the Park Rangers... Yes, Baltimore has park rangers.. Its there job to enforce the park rules and regulation.. Not everything in this world falls back on the Police Dept. They are out there, I have seen them just about everyday in the park

 
At 7:50 AM, September 30, 2009, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I once called 311 when I saw bloody hand prints leading up a stairway and glass shattered on the windows of the home. The woman told me to call the fire dept if I wanted it cleaned up. I asked if the police would investigate it. She said, "If you don't see a body, there's no proof a crime has been committed." I couldn't believe it! Other than that, my interactions with the police have been very positive.
However, I think to protect their privacy and to avoid retaliation offenses, their names should be left out of the papers with regards to shootings and crimes.

 
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