I look and that's not what I see !
Give me verifiable data.
You're not looking very hard.
How bout the ATV's, wave runners (we don't need those up here) and four wheel drive trucks patroling the beaches...does the Sheriff Dept still own the Nautica RIB 24 Catamaran, equipped with GPS tracking and all the bells and whistles that cost $58.000 to patrol the "beaches"??
How bout that $2,500. M-RAP protected vehicle?
How bout that Aviation Unit...I'll give you a brief synopsis of how the OH-58 helicopter is outfitted. It has the latest in thermal imaging technology, GPS and moving map systems, equipped with a forward looking infa-red system and is able to detect the slightest heat signatures, a 15 in touch screen flat panel monitor, night and sun spotlight, Avelex moving map system Garmin GPS BUT is NOT a full time active unit and only flew 28 missions in 2013 (the latest I have info for) 3 of which were maintenance, 7 were Public Relations rendezvous, 6 for marijuana eradication , 4 "other Agency Assists", and 3 suspect searches.
Or how bout the Emergency Management Bunker? I didn't realize there was anything wrong with the old one but the new amenities include:
A $385,000 renovation including the following:
• State of the Art Technology Upgrades include 65” HD TVs, Smart Board Technology and Full Internet Capability
• Separate Media Room
• Communications Office
• Multiple Staff Offices
• Large Lounge
• Full Restroom Facilities
The Sheriff's Dept. is larger than life and so is the budget! Don't blow smoke up our backsides making it appear you are supporting the North End....you SoWalers are supporting the damn Sheriff and his toys!