Don’t cut public safety

The city of Spokane is experiencing an increase in the number of home invasions, especially since the decline in the economy in the past four years. Police report they no longer have the available manpower to investigate nonviolent home break-ins. This becomes a cyclical challenge: a challenged economy creates fewer police, which equals increasing theft and home crime.

Our legislators and city officials need to hear our cry for protection of our city in every manner. Cutting safety does not create jobs, does not solve budget crises, nor does it allow the community to trust in the power of our police force. Legislators and city officials need to cut budgets; however, not the safety of the community.

Although a few patrons may become disgruntled, the majority of people will remain safe and crime will decline. Keep our police force and cut in other areas that do not affect everyone’s safety. The people of Spokane need to rally by writing letters and contacting legislators to stand up for our law enforcement so that they have the resources and manpower to stand up for all of us.

Thomas R. Lynch

Spokane