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In most positions of power, there are checks and balances to keep impartiality. How do you come up with an equitable solution when you are your own auditor or investigator? That being said, I firmly believe the FOP should have been included in the discussion from the very beginning.The CSA can be a very useful tool for citizens and police alike if handled properly. Providence is run by very progressive politicians. I do have many concerns about some of the actions and policies that are coming from City Hall and I feel that we need more balance regarding how we handle major issues.

However, I do not agree with you regarding allowing the police to do their job completely unhindered.

There ARE problems with profiling, illegal stops, "interviews" without suspicion of a crime being committed. In RI, you are under no obligation to provide police with any ID, information or answer their questions if stopped on the street unless an officer has a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or you are suspected of carrying a weapon. The police must have probable cause in order to search your belongings. A police officer coming up to a group of young black or Hispanic men sitting in a public park cannot request ID’s unless there is suspicion of a crime being committed. But do they do it all the time? Yes! You say it is for protection. Maybe. But it is also a violation of their constitutional and legal rights. What happens to some people is a complete trampling on their freedom because of a badge. It is worrisome.

You said, " The result of these fool-hearty changes has been an extraordinary increase in the overall crime rates and most alarmingly the murder rate has skyrocketed." but a quick look at the statics of crime in NYC shows it has been steadily declining. The murder rate is the lowest it has been since the 1990's. Violent crime and robberies are also lower. You know what crimes have risen this year over last year in NYC? Hate crimes. Can't blame the police for that one!

I believe in our law enforcement agents. I believe that the vast majority of them want to protect and serve. Warwick has an outstanding police force and I have nothing but admiration for them. I think there is room for both sides to sit at the table. Hopefully the city of Providence will have a positive outcome by including the FOP in the conversation.

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