"I think that it is funny that you have the stones to vote yourselves a pay raise and then claim that the County is having a money crisis. We will not forget this during next election time!"
"It is unsafe for the officer's who put themselves on the line. We need more law enforcement, not less. "
"MCSO Corrections Officer"
"Continuing to cut necessities has proven time and time again to be a poor decision. Continuing to cut dollars that support the police, fire and especially schools is getting ridiculous."
"we need more police protection, not less"
"Maybe the commissioners could donate their pay to help take care of the county's budget deficit! "
"I wrote to all commissioners last week and only heard from two of them. I strongly support our current police force and will do anything for the cause!!!"
"I AM REALLY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF MONROE.IF THIS TAKES PLACE, IT IS LIKE THE COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY ARE SAYING TO THE CRIME ELEMENT. HEY! GO FOR IT."
"I am employed as a retail security agent for a retailer in Monroe. As it is, there are times where we have to wait quite a while for police response. Letting go of deputies would only add to the wait. I ask you to please reconsider the areas, where you "
"I think that this is a poor choice in terms of budget cuts. I work at Meijer as a loss prevention detective and have dealings with the deputies on a daily basis. It already takes them long enough to respond due to call volume, and cutting deputies only me"
"It would be poor judgement for the commissioners to consider the reduction of the County's main law enforcement agency at anytime. I am sure the commissioner are aware of the growth taking place in the county and the geographics of the county alone justif"
"Please donot let these cuts in the sheriff's dept. take place."
"Please re-think your decision, do not cut Police Officers. I love living in this community, and I want it to remain a safe place to live. I feel by not having enough Police Officers will put all of our lives in jeopardy."
"We might as well start leaving our house and cars unlocked. At least, maybe the "bad guys" won't kill us while they are doing their dirty deeds. Less deputies, MORE crime."
