[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Stylo

This made CNN homepage:

https://www-m.cnn.com/2018/08/15/hea...www.cnn.com%2F

I think it was the second story on CBS News last night. This reminds of the Green back in the 70's. IT had gotten pretty bad until the city had a major crack down. Sounds like they need to do that again. Jay

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I think it was the second story on CBS News last night. This reminds of the Green back in the 70's. IT had gotten pretty bad until the city had a major crack down. Sounds like they need to do that again. Jay

I’d be shocked if Harp cracked down on crime. She is about as clueless as they get.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Stylo

How do I not know how policing works? No need for that kind of comment.

I realize that some cops have been on foot for the last few years. I also understand that the city leadership needs to make the change.

It’s not a dig at you - most people don’t realize how policing works, and how incredibly political it actually is. Local and state politicians dictate to both law enforcement agencies and the courts how they want things done. This is why you see states like TX to be a bit barbaric but states like CT and NY to be “hands off” when it comes to enforcing crime.

When crime happens, people blame lack of police presence. They don’t put pressure on their beloved politicians, which is actually where the blame should go.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

It’s not a dig at you - most people don’t realize how policing works, and how incredibly political it actually is. Local and state politicians dictate to both law enforcement agencies and the courts how they want things done. This is why you see states like TX to be a bit barbaric but states like CT and NY to be “hands off” when it comes to enforcing crime.

When crime happens, people blame lack of police presence. They don’t put pressure on their beloved politicians, which is actually where the blame should go.

Oh, I was not in any way blaming it on the police themselves.

I am not crazy about the Harp administration at all lately

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

I’d be shocked if Harp cracked down on crime. She is about as clueless as they get.

Hard to argue with that. 😁. Jay

[BPt111]

More overdose reported today in New Haven Green bring total to 85 less than 48 hours

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by BPt111

More overdose reported today in New Haven Green bring total to 85 less than 48 hours

Just winds up costing the taxpayer a ton of money. Too bad Darwinism isn’t at work...

[BPt111]

Update: 102 overdose in New Haven in less than 48 hours

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Just winds up costing the taxpayer a ton of money. Too bad Darwinism isn’t at work...

Some of the victims were on their second or third overdose during a 24 hour period. They OD, get patched up and go back for more.
Overdose Numbers Spike Past 85 In New Haven As Two Men Are Arraigned On Charges Related To The ODs; Police Say Suspect Handed Out K2 - Hartford Courant

[Stepfordct]

Interesting to see the dealer gets sentanced, and then time served