How to End the Violence in Montgomery

Rick Fleming
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The city of Montgomery continues to experience homicides, crimes, and violence. How can the mayor and city council better combat and stop the violence? By sending soldiers into the field!

Police presence is the single most important factor in reducing violence, as has been proven time and time again in countless cities across the country. Hire more police officers and ensure that staffing levels remain at 90% or higher than authorized. Many reports indicate that current staffing levels are at 60% or lower. US Army combat units are combat ineffective at 69%!

The Mayor has a history of underestimating the need for this measure, but instead he ensures that the funds are spent on community efforts. He and the City Council are both guilty of quietly defunding the police. Stop this madness, run the police department, now!

Rick Fleming, eclectic