01/07/08Open letter to the Harbor Country Community and Police Departments:
Harbor Country Cop Watch Blog is stirring up many emotions and controversy.
I have given exposure to this blog on my radio show, Martin Dzuris Live,
which airs on Radio Harbor Country, WRHC 106.7 F.M., and my website
www.dzuris.com. The person responsible for this blog, known as Watchful I,
informed me by email that he started this blog because he was inspired by my
show. I support grass roots initiatives by citizens that want to bring upon
a positive change. To my understanding, that is the purpose of Harbor
Country Cop Watch blog: to improve the relationship between the general
public and the local police departments. I strongly believe that there is a
problem between the community and some local police departments, even if
that problem is merely a communication problem. I personally have
experienced unprofessional police conduct too many times to ignore it
anymore. Since I spoke about this conduct on my show, MANY citizens
personally complained to me about unprofessional police conduct in our area.
I support a movement that is working to better our community and establish
or maintain a good relationship between the community and our local police
departments. I highly respect the job of police officers. The job is
honorable and difficult and they must deal with criminals and take abuse
from disgruntled citizens. I respect police officers that perform their
duties in a professional and legal manner. However, there is a problem
somewhere. There are too many legitimate complaints to ignore or deny that a
problem exists. I believe Harbor Country Cop Watch blog is trying to remedy
the problem.
It has been brought to my attention that many readers believe the objective
of the blog is to merely bash police officers. At this time, I do not see it
that way. I see it as a grass roots effort to make a positive change in the
community, which is why I’ve posted a link on my website and given exposure
on my radio program. If, in time, it becomes evident that the purpose of the
blog is to merely bash police officers, such exposure on my part will cease.
Regardless on which side of the issue you stand, I encourage all to keep an
open mind and listen to the other side. Work together toward a positive
solution. I want to commend good police officers for their service and
community members that have the courage to voice their disapproval of poor
performance of our public servants.
Martin Dzuris
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