Police in San Francisco aren't waiting around for pandering politicians to "defund" the city's police department, which has already seen a mass exodus of officers following the passage of a state law called Prop 47, a statewide criminal-justice law passed back in 2014. It appears the pace of officer exits is picking up this year, and what's even more interesting: The acceleration started before the murder of George Floyd.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 23 officers resigned during the first six months of the year, with many resigning evenbefore Floyd's murder. Most expect that another wave of resignations spurred by the protests and widespread anti-police sentiment in the deep blue state will spur even more officers to leave.
Of those, 19 took jobs at other law enforcement agencies, in and outside the state. By comparison, 26 officers resigned in 2019, and only 12 officers resigned in 2018.
One critic of City Hall's law enforcement policies blamed a "social experiment" whereby police were commanded to refuse to enforce all low-level crime for the city's problems.
"The members are upset that the social experiment being conducted in San Francisco is failing, and they would rather work someplace that values them," said Montoya, a constant critic of City Hall’s calls for police reform, which after the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis has taken the form of shifting money from the police budget to social causes.
And this is only the beginning, according to the critic quoted above. At this pace, the number of officers leaving in 2020 could double the number from 2019, and nearly 4x the pace from 2018.
"This is just the beginning. Dozens are actively in the hiring process with other agencies," said Tony Montoya, president of the Police Officers Association.
[...]
"Members have gone to places like the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Pleasant Hill, Beverly Hills, Petaluma, Palm Springs, Placerville, Long Beach, Idaho, Texas, Arizona," Montoya said.
More
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Friday, August 21, 2020
OUTRAGEOUS! BARACK OBAMA Accuses President Trump of Using Military “as Political Props Against Peaceful Protesters” (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama broke precedent and slammed his successor President Donald Trump on Wednesday night during his DNC speech at the Museum of American Revolution.
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history and still is.
At one point in his disgusting rant Barack Obama accused President Trump of using the US military “as political props against peaceful protesters.”
More
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history and still is.
At one point in his disgusting rant Barack Obama accused President Trump of using the US military “as political props against peaceful protesters.”
More
CONFIRMED: Chinese Communist Newspaper Endorses Joe Biden – “Joe Biden Is Smoother to Deal with than Donald Trump”
The Global Times is a daily tabloid newspaper and voice of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing.
On Thursday (China time), on the same day as Joe Biden’s much anticipated Democrat Party convention speech, the Chinese Communist newspaper endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States.
The Global Times says Joe Biden may reactivate the job-killing TPP and the Iran nuclear deals pushed by the Obama administration.
China is rooting for a weak America.
Trump is rooting for a strong America.
More
On Thursday (China time), on the same day as Joe Biden’s much anticipated Democrat Party convention speech, the Chinese Communist newspaper endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States.
The Global Times says Joe Biden may reactivate the job-killing TPP and the Iran nuclear deals pushed by the Obama administration.
China is rooting for a weak America.
Trump is rooting for a strong America.
More
JUST AWFUL! Barack Obama Breaks Tradition and Slams President Trump from Museum of American Revolution at the DNC (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama broke precedent and slammed his successor President Donald Trump on Wednesday night during his DNC speech at the Museum of American Revolution.
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history.
Barack Obama then went to call Joe Biden his brother.
More
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history.
Barack Obama then went to call Joe Biden his brother.
More
Iowa State University professor is forced to change her syllabus after she told her English students they would be dismissed from class if they submitted any work criticizing BLM, abortion or gay marriage
An Iowa State University professor who told her students they were forbidden from submitting work criticizing Black Lives Matter, gay marriage or abortion was forced to correct her syllabus this week to better protect free speech rights on campus.
English Professor Chloe Clark informed her students they could not ‘choose any topic that takes at its base that one side doesn’t deserve the same basic human rights as you do’, College Fix reported.
Labeled a ‘GIANT WARNING’ in a portion of the syllabus banning ‘instances of othering’, Clark alerted members of her English 250 class that they could offer ‘no arguments against gay marriage, abortion, Black Lives Matter etc,’ adding that she ‘takes this seriously.’
‘[A]ny instances of othering that you participate in intentionally (racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, sorophobia, transphobia, classism, mocking of mental health issues, body shaming, etc) in class are grounds for dismissal from the classroom,’ the professor wrote.
More
English Professor Chloe Clark informed her students they could not ‘choose any topic that takes at its base that one side doesn’t deserve the same basic human rights as you do’, College Fix reported.
Labeled a ‘GIANT WARNING’ in a portion of the syllabus banning ‘instances of othering’, Clark alerted members of her English 250 class that they could offer ‘no arguments against gay marriage, abortion, Black Lives Matter etc,’ adding that she ‘takes this seriously.’
‘[A]ny instances of othering that you participate in intentionally (racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, sorophobia, transphobia, classism, mocking of mental health issues, body shaming, etc) in class are grounds for dismissal from the classroom,’ the professor wrote.
More
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is caught on hot-mic saying the DNC is 'Shark Week, mother f*****s'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was caught on live feed mouthing an expletive while making a playful joke about 'Shark Week' prior to her appearance at the Democratic National Convention.
The comment was not broadcast live but captured during the Monday live feed prior to her speech.
'It's not just shark week. It's shark week,' Whitmer said before mouthing 'mother f****r.'
More
The comment was not broadcast live but captured during the Monday live feed prior to her speech.
'It's not just shark week. It's shark week,' Whitmer said before mouthing 'mother f****r.'
More
President Trump Destroys Disgusting Liar Obama with One Tweet…
President Barack Obama broke precedent and slammed his successor President Donald Trump on Wednesday night during his DNC speech at the Museum of American Revolution.
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history and still is.
Obama never had any respect for this country and its traditions and still doesn’t.
During his speech that was littered with lies and attacks on his successor, Obama even accused President Trump of sending the military in to battle peaceful protesters.
More
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history and still is.
Obama never had any respect for this country and its traditions and still doesn’t.
During his speech that was littered with lies and attacks on his successor, Obama even accused President Trump of sending the military in to battle peaceful protesters.
More
Maryland Fishing Report
Summer fishing trips with the kids are always filled with fun — one never knows what will occur.
On Aug. 20 at noon the Maryland Department of Natural Resources hosts another Maryland Fishing Roundtable webinar on summer fishing. Biologist Matt Sell will discuss the unique and world-class fishing that can be found from Deep Creek Lake to some of western Maryland ‘s rivers and streams. Details for joining the webinar are on the department’s online calendar.
For anglers who also enjoy catching Maryland’s natural beauty on camera, the Department of Natural Resources 17th Annual Photo Contest is taking entries through Aug. 31. Instructions, rules, and other details are available on the DNR website.
All areas of the Chesapeake Bay and tidal rivers are closed to striped bass fishing from Aug. 16 through Aug. 31. This closure is done to lessen catch-and-release mortality that can be caused by high water temperatures and low oxygen values.
Forecast Summary: Aug. 19 – Aug. 25:
For the latest detailed fishing conditions in your area of the bay, be sure to check out Click Before You Cast. For information on oxygen conditions, see Maryland’s latest hypoxia report.
Get regular updates on Maryland’s waters sent to your inbox with our Eyes on the Bay newsletter. Sign up online.
More
On Aug. 20 at noon the Maryland Department of Natural Resources hosts another Maryland Fishing Roundtable webinar on summer fishing. Biologist Matt Sell will discuss the unique and world-class fishing that can be found from Deep Creek Lake to some of western Maryland ‘s rivers and streams. Details for joining the webinar are on the department’s online calendar.
For anglers who also enjoy catching Maryland’s natural beauty on camera, the Department of Natural Resources 17th Annual Photo Contest is taking entries through Aug. 31. Instructions, rules, and other details are available on the DNR website.
All areas of the Chesapeake Bay and tidal rivers are closed to striped bass fishing from Aug. 16 through Aug. 31. This closure is done to lessen catch-and-release mortality that can be caused by high water temperatures and low oxygen values.
Forecast Summary: Aug. 19 – Aug. 25:
For the latest detailed fishing conditions in your area of the bay, be sure to check out Click Before You Cast. For information on oxygen conditions, see Maryland’s latest hypoxia report.
Get regular updates on Maryland’s waters sent to your inbox with our Eyes on the Bay newsletter. Sign up online.
More
More than 1 in 5 College students won't be enrolling in College this fall
Most believe they’ll be exposed to COVID-19 on campus. Notre Dame and North Carolina universities already canceled in-person classes over outbreaks.
Many students are taking a pandemic gap year.
More than one in five college undergraduates don’t plan to enroll this fall, according to a new College Reaction/Axios poll of about 800 students taken Aug. 16-17. And 85% of those surveyed believe they are likely or very likely to be exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 if they are on campus.
That’s not too surprising, as coronavirus outbreaks have been reported across several universities that just recently reopened. Four colleges and universities suspended in-person classes already this week, including Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina, after reporting clusters of dozens of students and faculty testing positive for COVID-19.
More
Many students are taking a pandemic gap year.
More than one in five college undergraduates don’t plan to enroll this fall, according to a new College Reaction/Axios poll of about 800 students taken Aug. 16-17. And 85% of those surveyed believe they are likely or very likely to be exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 if they are on campus.
That’s not too surprising, as coronavirus outbreaks have been reported across several universities that just recently reopened. Four colleges and universities suspended in-person classes already this week, including Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina, after reporting clusters of dozens of students and faculty testing positive for COVID-19.
More
Tool Rental Dept. are coming to Lowe's stores across the country
Instead of just buying tools at Lowe’s you will soon be able to rent tools at Lowe’s as well.
The company announced on Wednesday that it will begin rolling out tool rental departments at its stores across the country.
Lowe’s said that the multi-year national rollout will begin on Thursday with its first space opening in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The new tool rental departments will be newly constructed spaces that either expand the Lowe’s store or are located on Lowe’s property next to an existing store.
More
The company announced on Wednesday that it will begin rolling out tool rental departments at its stores across the country.
Lowe’s said that the multi-year national rollout will begin on Thursday with its first space opening in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The new tool rental departments will be newly constructed spaces that either expand the Lowe’s store or are located on Lowe’s property next to an existing store.
More
College to use tracking app that notifies if students leave 'COVID Bubble'
Violators may be temporarily suspended
Michigan's Albion College is requiring that students download a phone application that tracks at all times their physical locations as well as their private health data in order to battle the spread of the coronavirus, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Albion — a private college — is aiming to create a "COVID-bubble" on campus for the entire semester, the Free Beacon said. And if a student breaks the 4.5-mile perimeter, the app notifies the administration, and the student could be temporarily suspended, the paper added.
But as you might imagine, this plan has students and parents complaining about privacy invasion.
"The school wants my daughter to sign a form consenting to specimen collection and lab testing," one father told the Free Beacon on the condition of anonymity. "I have a ton of concern with that. ... Why is the state of Michigan's contact tracing not enough?"
The paper added that while students are required to remain on campus, professors and administrators are not. And Albion — when asked about this disparity and potential "COVID-bubble" loophole — declined to comment, the Free Beacon said.
More
Michigan's Albion College is requiring that students download a phone application that tracks at all times their physical locations as well as their private health data in order to battle the spread of the coronavirus, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Albion — a private college — is aiming to create a "COVID-bubble" on campus for the entire semester, the Free Beacon said. And if a student breaks the 4.5-mile perimeter, the app notifies the administration, and the student could be temporarily suspended, the paper added.
But as you might imagine, this plan has students and parents complaining about privacy invasion.
"The school wants my daughter to sign a form consenting to specimen collection and lab testing," one father told the Free Beacon on the condition of anonymity. "I have a ton of concern with that. ... Why is the state of Michigan's contact tracing not enough?"
The paper added that while students are required to remain on campus, professors and administrators are not. And Albion — when asked about this disparity and potential "COVID-bubble" loophole — declined to comment, the Free Beacon said.
More
NYC Teachers won't show up unless Student / Staff members get Covid test
A New York teachers union announced that New York City teachers may not show up for school if every student and staff member is not tested for COVID-19 before entry for in-person classes, according to the New York Post.
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, said the extreme amount of testing is the only way to ensure safety and prevent a coronavirus disaster upon reopening.
"Every single person — both adult and child — that is to enter an NYC school must have evidence that they do not have the COVID virus," Mulgrew said during a news conference. "New York City must have a rigorous and intensive testing system in place. What happened in March cannot happen again."
More
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, said the extreme amount of testing is the only way to ensure safety and prevent a coronavirus disaster upon reopening.
"Every single person — both adult and child — that is to enter an NYC school must have evidence that they do not have the COVID virus," Mulgrew said during a news conference. "New York City must have a rigorous and intensive testing system in place. What happened in March cannot happen again."
More
De Blasio’s Wife Employs Six Undisclosed Taxpayer-Funded Staffers: Report
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s wife, Chirlane McCray, employs at least six staffers whose salaries are paid by taxpayers but are not listed on her official staff roster.
The city’s first lady’s office officially includes eight staffers who all together receive a collective $1.1 million in salaries, The City reported. However, McCray’s staff numbered a total of 15 people for much of this year, but the recent departure of a staff member brought the total down to 14 people.
More
The city’s first lady’s office officially includes eight staffers who all together receive a collective $1.1 million in salaries, The City reported. However, McCray’s staff numbered a total of 15 people for much of this year, but the recent departure of a staff member brought the total down to 14 people.
More
Md., Va. counties will offer child care programs in school buildings during remote learning
As many students head back to school virtually, counties in Virginia and Maryland are helping parents navigate child care with special programs.
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., children in kindergarten through sixth grade can attend a new Fairfax County initiative aimed at helping parents as children return to school virtually.
The county has announced that the Supporting Return to School Program will run in 37 Fairfax County Public Schools, offering classrooms with groups of no more than 10 children who will stay together each day with staff on hand to support their online learning programs.
There will be a sliding fee scale available for income-eligible families.
Howard County has announced a similar program called RecZone, offering students in kindergarten through fifth grade a full day program in 16 public schools with support for virtual learning assignments.
The 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. program is $325 per week and the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. program is $259 per week, with financial aid available.
Both the Fairfax County and Howard County programs start on Sept. 8.
More
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., children in kindergarten through sixth grade can attend a new Fairfax County initiative aimed at helping parents as children return to school virtually.
The county has announced that the Supporting Return to School Program will run in 37 Fairfax County Public Schools, offering classrooms with groups of no more than 10 children who will stay together each day with staff on hand to support their online learning programs.
There will be a sliding fee scale available for income-eligible families.
Howard County has announced a similar program called RecZone, offering students in kindergarten through fifth grade a full day program in 16 public schools with support for virtual learning assignments.
The 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. program is $325 per week and the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. program is $259 per week, with financial aid available.
Both the Fairfax County and Howard County programs start on Sept. 8.
More
Hogan approves Board of Elections' plan on voting sites in November
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation today allowing the Board of Elections to move forward with its plan for the November presidential election.
“I remain very concerned that the Board’s decision to close nearly 80% of the polls will have the potential of creating long lines and unsafe conditions, with crowds of people being forced into too few polling places," Hogan said in a letter sent to the Board.
More
“I remain very concerned that the Board’s decision to close nearly 80% of the polls will have the potential of creating long lines and unsafe conditions, with crowds of people being forced into too few polling places," Hogan said in a letter sent to the Board.
More
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/vote-2020/hogan-allows-board-of-elections-to-expand-voting-sites-in-november?fbclid=IwAR01SNvJvYlxLskHtHbZgtAmdxKSMIruLHJWKbeDBhBeXM6wmIoDINx-hv0
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)