Chick Should Rethink View on LAPD Expansion
* As a constituent of Laura Chick’s, I am horrified and outraged by her desire to halt the expansion of the LAPD’s ranks because of her concerns that sexism and racism will not be adequately addressed in the recruitment process.
In the last two months, I have witnessed the immediate aftermath of two homicides right here in Ms. Chick’s district. The growing sense of fear in our streets is palpable.
What is truly ironic is the fact that just several weeks ago, Ms. Chick grabbed headlines by declaring the City Council a bastion of sexism and sexual harassment. If she is really so intent on throwing out the baby with the bathwater, perhaps she should begin with herself and her council colleagues before making life less safe for the rest of us!
MICHAEL TREIMAN
Woodland Hills
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