Civilian Police officers in Denver?

[ChadAmberg]

This should end well. Denver PD wants to replace some positions with civilians. http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_21...lice-civiliansAm I the only one who thinks of this. Attachment 15191

Heh, my mom dated Tackleberry in high school.

[SA Friday]

This has advantages and disadvantages... They both work, but managing the personnel changes between the two. Less flexibility with civilian positions, especially if you need the extra manpower in a time of crisis. Conversely, overzealous micro-managers cannot routinely double task personnel.

[ronaldrwl]

Heh, my mom dated Tackleberry in high school.

So, could Tackleberry be your dad?

[Flatline]

This kind of thing is already happening in colorado springs, except they are replacing some patrol officers with 'community service officers' who respond to nonviolent crime when the suspect is not on scene. They are not sworn and do not carry a gun or a badge. Seems like it will go away after one of them gets assaulted or worse by a suspect that wasn't actually gone.

[SuperiorDG]

I guess the Unions don't like it one bit.

[CrufflerSteve]

I'm sure the unions don't like it but people behind desks don't need as much training and as much pay.

"crime-scene analysts" ? Mybe they could hire this guy. I hear he is very effective:

[ChadAmberg]

So, could Tackleberry be your dad?

Heh, that would explain a lot actually, but no...

[alan0269]

This kind of thing is already happening in colorado springs, except they are replacing some patrol officers with 'community service officers' who respond to nonviolent crime when the suspect is not on scene. They are not sworn and do not carry a gun or a badge. Seems like it will go away after one of them gets assaulted or worse by a suspect that wasn't actually gone.

Douglas County also has a similar program.

[sniper7]

Ummm...cops ARE civilians. Those who think otherwise have serious control issues. The military would straight fuck up any police units.

More private control is perfect. TSA should be privatized. Need more police volunteers just like firefighters.

[MarkCO]

As one who interacts with LEAs, CBI and Crime Scene Technicians, it is probably a good call. The LEO training is not beneficial to many tasks and focused crime lab training would be beneficial. Might even cut down on the coffee and doughnut sales around precints.

Agree, LEOs are just a subset of Civilians, not Military. Still offer them due respect.

For those of you who served, hope you had a great Veteran's day!