[leejleej]

FYI
I will suggest that most of the problems stemming from unprofessional behavior by police starts at the hiring process. Due to Home Rule, every municipality has hiring authority. This leads itself to nepotism and other unfavorable influences. But this extends to school districting as well. So good luck in trying to change this in NJ.

As for the assertion that cops should do more things like arrest drug dealers... I concur. However dont forget that car accidents kill 35k+ year in, year out. And excess speed with alcohol are probably the greatest contributing factors. Furthermore, many drug arrests start from pulling car over for motor vehicle violations. I cant tell you how many yahoos I've arrested for narcotics possession that I observed in plain view after a moving violation (and I would say that I was no more sucessfull in arrests than the average cop).

Dont forget to ask me for a PBA card!

Cheers,

Jong