After reading “Wyandotte settles suit” (11/15, Local), I was stunned.
In 2005, five police officers, four of whom remain on duty, went to investigate a disturbance call. When no disturbance was found, they went looking for a party to bust and eventually found one more than a block away. After entering they beat (with flashlights) and pepper sprayed the family and teenage guests of a home hosting an alcohol- and drug-free birthday party for an 18-year-old. The lawsuit was settled to the tune of $499,000.
The article says the settlement comes at a “difficult time for the Unified Government and police” because of a pay freeze that prevented the layoff of 16 police officers. With all this difficulty, I have an easy question for officials: Why are there not four new job openings on the force?
Greg Hand
Lee’s Summit
Hint: They are affiliate with supporting Big O.
Posted by: NoMoreMrNiceGuy | November 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Well written letter I would say considering GH=Greg Hand
Posted by: Greghand | November 20, 2009 at 10:54 AM
You'd be hard pressed to find a town where the police are not unionized. Same with fire.
Posted by: Kate | November 20, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Do they KC MO Police have a union?
Posted by: Kee | November 20, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Give me an U
Give me a N
Give me an I
Give me an O
Give me an N
Whats that spell?
Jobs for life, Jobs for life!
Posted by: T. Hanson | November 20, 2009 at 08:15 AM