Annapolis Capital Punishment

…..but a police raid at the wrong house that terrorized an innocent family? This is a monumental disaster, and according to a police spokesperson quoted in The Baltimore Sun, “in the 15 or so times such mistakes have been made over about three decades, the city has compensated the victims.” FIFTEEN TIMES? Our police department has made a similar mistake 15 times!!!! And to make matters worse--nobody was home and nothing was found at the right house. Does that surprise anyone? So, this adds insult to injury.

People were terrorized, including a pregnant woman and one with a heart condition. And this begs another question, why don’t we automatically have an ambulance crew standing by around the corner when these raids are scheduled??? If police come scrambling in with heavy arms at the ready, is it not likely that somebody might get hurt? It should be S.O.P for an ambulance to be standing by. Will somebody please tell me why this is a bad idea? Otherwise, let’s see this become a normal procedure.
And what about having a Spanish speaking officer or interpreter????
And what about checking the address????
CP has called for Police Chief Johnson to retire. This should be seen as another example why we need new management and new ideas. What do Aldermen Finlayson and Arnett have to say? After all, they received the hearty endorsement of the union that represents our officers through an expensive ad in The Capital.
And finally, we have open air drug markets in some parts of the city. Regular enforcement there might stem this crime, but we apparently prefer to have raids? Chief Johnson is always saying that everything is fine, but citizens know better.
MAYOR MOYER---LET’S LET CHIEF JOHNSON RETIRE…not eventually, but now!!! Make sure het gets his home address and double check that he gets it right...and then send him home...