Can be frustrating but a great resource and a necessity. The transference of information and knowledge creates efficiency and effectiveness. We don't do a very good job of this with our surrounding agencies on a daily basis, however, when there is a critical incident we do pull together.
Vital to effective law enforcement efforts. Crime and criminals are mobile and know no jurisdictional boundries. I see it all the time in Genesee county and elsewhere, too many agencies acting in silo's and thats why the criminals do 30 -40 B&E's before they are caught, no information sharing...often times it's politics, ego's, or lack of understanding of the big picture..or I'm only concern with my 6 square mile area. Two years ago Elias Albullezam stabbed 14 people and killed 5 in the FLint area. It happened in Flint, Genesee Twp, Burton and Flint Twp...after 6 weeks someone said hey...this guy has stabbed 15 people...this was OUTRAGEOUS. 15 people stabbed in 4 bordering jurisdictions and everybody is in a silo with their head in the sand...this still pisses me off beyond belief.
Hey Steve, I heard the Under Sheriff caught him !! Is that true? The communications between all departments other than Flint has been shared somewhat over the years by radio traffic alone, The problem for Flint Officers was our stand alone radio system. We had no idea what was going on in the rest of the county. You are spot on that someone should of been talking long before 15 plus people were stabbed. Hopefully with all the new people in place things will change.
Interagency cooperation works when people make it a priority. Priorities change day to day , leader to leader and ego to ego. If police could contain their egos, we would have much more real cooperation with the right motives.
Dan , are you referring to our group meeting in the auditorium dealing with the multi-jurisdictional case. Patti mentioned that she may have observed some ego issues ?
so darn important!
ReplyDeleteCan be frustrating but a great resource and a necessity. The transference of information and knowledge creates efficiency and effectiveness. We don't do a very good job of this with our surrounding agencies on a daily basis, however, when there is a critical incident we do pull together.
ReplyDeleteVital to effective law enforcement efforts. Crime and criminals are mobile and know no jurisdictional boundries. I see it all the time in Genesee county and elsewhere, too many agencies acting in silo's and thats why the criminals do 30 -40 B&E's before they are caught, no information sharing...often times it's politics, ego's, or lack of understanding of the big picture..or I'm only concern with my 6 square mile area. Two years ago Elias Albullezam stabbed 14 people and killed 5 in the FLint area. It happened in Flint, Genesee Twp, Burton and Flint Twp...after 6 weeks someone said hey...this guy has stabbed 15 people...this was OUTRAGEOUS. 15 people stabbed in 4 bordering jurisdictions and everybody is in a silo with their head in the sand...this still pisses me off beyond belief.
ReplyDeleteSteve, were there any repercussions for this, or changes made because of this specific example?
ReplyDeleteNope....why change? We like the old way..SNAFU
DeleteHey Steve, I heard the Under Sheriff caught him !! Is that true?
ReplyDeleteThe communications between all departments other than Flint has been shared somewhat over the years by radio traffic alone, The problem for Flint Officers was our stand alone radio system. We had no idea what was going on in the rest of the county. You are spot on that someone should of been talking long before 15 plus people were stabbed. Hopefully with all the new people in place things will change.
Interagency cooperation works when people make it a priority. Priorities change day to day , leader to leader and ego to ego. If police could contain their egos, we would have much more real cooperation with the right motives.
ReplyDeleteDan , are you referring to our group meeting in the auditorium dealing with the multi-jurisdictional case. Patti mentioned that she may have observed some ego issues ?
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