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>>oftenw+(OP)
The buck stops at the mayor's office.

We need to hold these officials accountable.

Blaming the police is like blaming the soldiers in a war.

It's the regional ELECTED leaders responsible for the budgets and operations of the police departments who are the problem.

>>drocer+an
The police (particularly police unions) are very politically powerful with their endorsements and contributions to politicians. Many mayors across the country are afraid to discipline their police departments.