What this boils down to is St. Louis City "leaders" such as the mayor and aldermen do not like elected law enforcement officers such as sheriffs because they are actually accountable to the citizens not the city "leaders".
Starting pay is always out of whack. Now monies for essential uniform items and equipment, that should be a given. All law enforcement personnel should have the equipment to do the job and keep personnel safe.
*❝If you have been voting for politicians who promise to give you goodies at someone else’s expense, then you have no right to complain when they take your money, & give it to someone else-including themselves.❞* _〜 Dr. Thomas Sowell_
No, we already have asset forfeiture, and the system is abused as it is. If you codify splitting the proceeds, the only thing that will happen is a marked increase in lawless raids (no warrants, flimsy evidence, etc.) MANY innocent people will have their belongings 'stolen' by law enforcement! They need more money, sure, but everyone wants more money. Where does it all come from??? People can say "pay the politicians less money" but where does THEIR pay come from?
Why did he focus on the Alderpersons? He should focus on the need for a white police union and black police union in Saint Louis. That's extremely problematic and concerning in 2023😳
