I'm Movin' Out
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2/28/2008
Littleton used to be a nice place to live. I've lived here since 1992 and I've seen a total turn around in terms speed traps and over all police presence in the last two years. Many people have suddenly become horrible drivers. This is nothing new I'm sure, with many communities in need of revenue. But it seams to me that Littleton PD has taken it to a level that I can't tell you that last time I didn't see at least two of their famous SUV vehilcles hunting down trafic violators. Speed traps are numerous and vigorous.
Don't get me wrong. Traffic offenders should get citations. But philosophically, how far do the police have to go to maintain acceptable levels of traffic incidents? Each and every violator of a four way stop?
I gotta tell you, I drive in this city with fear. Is that how good citizens should feel? A cop on every corner? I dont't call them Police Officers anymore. I call them "Revenue Generating Units".
I coached a youth baseball team a few years ago, and the "team mom" was Rhonda Holland. She was murdered in downtown Littleton not long ago. They have finally come up with a suspect, but I have no confidence that they have the right person. Several years ago, two people were murdered at a local bowling alley. No suspects....
With all these "RGUs", the question I ask myself is "do I feel safer?" The answer is an emphatic NO!
We are seriously putting our house for sale and moving to a place where a more balanced approach is used.
Bp | Littleton, CO