Police Details Again. Again.

I've beaten this to death, probably, but this came out today and I can't let it pass.  We need to reform the paid detail system.  How effective can a cop be at his job after working a detail all day?  Three or four times a week?  All year?  Not effective at all.

Paid details are a waste of public money and an embarrassment to professional policing.

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Just how many hours does a Lt need to "Work" to clear $240K? Just how close to the 90 hr a week limit is that? When I was 25 I may have been able to work a small number of 90 hour weeks in a row but it doesn't take too long before your effectiveness during any of those hours is completely in the crapper.

BTW did you see this story? http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2007/02/19/15_million_for_a_car/
Looks like you got your wish.

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If only the 350 cities and towns could find the same political will. We can break the back of the police unions here, if people don't chicken out.