Why Cleveland is a Shithole

[HairOfTheDog]

I wonder who will pay for all these wonderful enhancements. And Cleveland is not " like the rest of the country" not by a long shot.

Cleveland has body cams already -- by the end of the year, they've committed that all patrol officers will be wearing them.

The Community Police Council will be made up of appointees who represent the residents and have influence, according to the news releases. They will have a budget to conduct meetings and report recommendations/findings, but I think those on the council will be volunteers.

The Compliance Monitor will be a Federal employee.

So, I think the majority of the costs to the city of Cleveland will be associated with properly retraining officers in use of force and upgrading its technologies. Mayor Jackson has indicated that the city financial planners are working on budgeting strategies now.

IMO, Cleveland will be like some other major cities who've reformed police departments that were infamous for overly heavy-handed and corrupt policing. If they get their shit together and the community members respond positively and do their part, the city will benefit financially with a reduction in police brutality settlements.