re: Governor Edwards signs St George bill

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Can St. George have its own police force?

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No need, we already have EBRSO.

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Can St. George have its own police force?

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It's been a few years since I've looked at all this stuff, but to the best of my recollection, STATE law REQUIRES that any new city names a Chief of Police.

But it doesn't require the creation of a Police force beyond that.

I would HIGHLY suggest they DO NOT form a police force. Its a duplication of services that EBRSO already provides and does a good job of already.

IF STG creates a police force, that will be a big mistake, and in a few years, it will become a bureaucracy and create a union.

Not knocking my friends in BRPD, but the BRPD Union is run by shite bags and protects shite bag cops.

The best way for STG to live up to the promises they made is to absolutely STARVE their own government. Offer robust services that are contracted out to private business and hold them accountable.

EBRSO has jurisdiction in every inch of EBRP, including ANY city within its boundaries.

BRPD is basically the law enforcement arm of the Mayor's office.

In theory, it could be disbanded with a vote of the EBR Metro Council and if the Mayor would veto it, enough votes by the MC to override that veto.

EBRSO would need to staff up a bit and make sure they had the funds / resources to cover the area, but it could be done and it wouldn't be that difficult.