EVACREEVESBOY

Barry, I don't want to start a war, but each communities needs are different, so in my humble opinion a vulnerability assessment should be done on a case by case basis.

Chris, You are 100% correct in consolidation or a regional approach to emergency services, but we can't paint with a broad brush. We have been utilizing joint resources for a while, just to name a few (and this is from a non-law enforcement back ground) swat teams, aviation, I'm sure investigative assets and K-9 units, as not every police department in the county has a K-9 unit the loss of one especially in the northern part of the county, would have a cascade effect that could be felt as far as Harrison. This move would not only diminish the capabilities of one jurisdiction but would effect others that would have to be called in. The ripple effect is not just the loss of the dog, but the handler and loss of that jurisdiction's patrol officer. In short this is a service (in this case) that we can't lose.