Originally posted by henryp I cannot imagine why you'd have that opinion
You cannot
imagine why a resident of this city would prefer that the badge, the gun, the nightstick, the uniform, the training, and the authority of police officers not be for sale to private interests? Really? Unimaginable? OK. Especially in light of the article you just linked to, which informs us:
"To sweeten the deal, the city will even pick up liability costs: if your rented officer happens to apply excessive force or wrench his back, taxpayers will pick up the tab."
Now
that makes me question the policy even more.
Again, thanks for the info. Obviously, I don't blame B&H for taking advantage of the policy, if it somehow serves your business interests; the responsibility rests with Kelly and the brass, and with NYC pols for not caring, apparently. Not a big deal.