With possible lay-offs of eight-nine uniform officers in North Las Vegas on the horizon, a posse of the "Men in Blue" enaged in questionable conduct this past week which residents and City Officials argue rise to the level of intimidation.
For example, Cops - with a nod from the top Brass in the Department - erected ubiquitous signs on the side of the highways warning that if members of the force were laid-off that the community-at-large will be at risk and vulnerable to crimes.
On the heels of the implied threat, residents and City Officials expressed their anger and dismay on a local Newscast - over the unprecedented tactics irate Police Officers have used in recent days to stave off unemployment.
"They're instilling fear," one concerned home-owner lamented to a rapt reporter.
"We're trying to balance a budget. So, they shouldn't be so selfish in their demands," another opined a few seconds later.
Of course, their scare tactics do not come as a surprise in Las Vegas where the mob ruled (still?) once.
Years ago, for example, business owners were advised to pay for "protection" or "else".
If they didn't cough up the dough, it was inferred that their homes may be robbed and their shops razed.
The current strategy of the Las Vegas Police Department smacks of illegal intimidation tactics, too.
Maybe the FBI should step in and investigate to ensure that the veiled threats are not "empty" ones.
What happens in Vegas shouldn't stay in Vegas in my estimation in respect to these serious illegal issues.
Amen!
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