Were police actually involved or was the incident even reported to them? Not seeing the usual put-upon SPD officer handing out a business card, so it's rather unclear. Besides, how could the suspect not be found if presumably they were known to the victim?
Cops are better paid, better trained and equipped, and work shorter hour now than any time before. They even get to sleep later when they change shifts, rather than having to get up earlier. Fewer cops than ever are killed in the line of duty. Even accidental deaths and injuries, mostly from car accidents, are way down, because cars and driving are so much safer. And on top of all of it, there's less crime than ever, so in the midst of all this better pay, shorter hours, and better conditions, there is less actual work to do.
So yeah, guys, if you don't like it, quit. Please don't stick around because of our feelings. Maybe it's just Seattle that's a bad fit for you? Lots of cop jobs out in opioid addiction country. Give it a try.
...still ignoring how much less often any cop has to deal with this kind of thing (or any kind of thing) and how much better supported they are when they do. Cops used to have whole days filled with crazies, and they were left swinging in the breeze, and hardly appreciated for it at the end of the day.
A cop today is living in some kind of Star Trek utopia compared to a cop 30 or 40 years ago. Levels of comfort, ease and compensation they never dreamed of in the old days.
You know what other jobs are better than they were 30-40 years ago, thanks to technology / prosperity / etc? All of them. So by that logic, nobody is allowed to bitch about their job, ever.
And there's a lot more cray cray on the streets thanks to changes in mental health policy. Which sucks for any profession that has to deal with the cray cray.
This cartoon bit is (if it is not already) gradually becoming a shining moment in each new edition of the Stranger. And, based on the reader commentary, sticks the landing for social relevance and resonance. Keep it up.
So yeah, guys, if you don't like it, quit. Please don't stick around because of our feelings. Maybe it's just Seattle that's a bad fit for you? Lots of cop jobs out in opioid addiction country. Give it a try.
A cop today is living in some kind of Star Trek utopia compared to a cop 30 or 40 years ago. Levels of comfort, ease and compensation they never dreamed of in the old days.
But yeah, go back to your bitching. Bitch away.
You know what other jobs are better than they were 30-40 years ago, thanks to technology / prosperity / etc? All of them. So by that logic, nobody is allowed to bitch about their job, ever.
And there's a lot more cray cray on the streets thanks to changes in mental health policy. Which sucks for any profession that has to deal with the cray cray.
Thank you.
Also, what @4 said.