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On the article The High Cost of Sarasota Police
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Linda Karr
12:09 pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Well said Bob. Seems to me that Mr. Zimmerman has twisted his numbers to match his twisted thinking. Every statistic I've ever seen, shows Bradenton as a higher crime city than Sarasota, so I have no idea where he is getting his numbers. We have one of the finest police departments with upstanding officers. I am thankful to have them, and grateful that they are willing to put their lives on the line to protect my way of life. Perhaps Mr. Zimmerman should try riding along with an officer sometime, preferably a night shift in the north district, and then he could gain an appreciation for what they do. As far as their new building is concerned, I think it is about time we got them out of that dark, mold infested building that they have been working in for years. Sarasota is a beautiful city,with all kinds of beautiful buildings and homes. With all the money in this city, I think it has been a disgrace that we have left our police officers to work in a building that was in such poor condition, that it has now been condemed. No, Mr Zimmerman, I do not agree with you estimation of our police department. Instead, I send out a big thank you to the group of men and women who serve our city well. I appreciate their dedication and hard work.