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Letter: In response to commentary regarding City Police We need the Paul Harvey of the story: City budget by Ralph Waggener By Chris Knifley Personal Commentary by the Writer Some points are well stated by Mr. Waggener, and I agree with his points regarding following a budget. However, I say that posting a police officer's salary and benefits, and then ranting about the burden of retirement benefits place on the taxpayers is not only an attack, but also a laser guided attack. Members of the elected governing body of each County and City decide to participate in the Retirement System they deem appropriate. In the case of Adair County and Columbia, a decision was made to participate in the Hazardous Duty Retirement System. When a police officer is offered employment with an agency, the agency and police officer make an agreement on salary and benefits. The officer takes an oath to protect and serve the public, and in return for that service, the police officer has early retirement eligibility. So after 20 to 24 years of exposure to intoxicated persons, thieves, arsonists, rapists, pedophiles, murders, blood born diseases, and every form of danger imaginable, the police officer can elect to retire to the comfort and solitude of his home from which he has missed nights with his significant other, holiday gatherings, birthdays, and so many other special occasions. I know some people will disagree, and you may mock the dangers faced by a police officer. However, I would refer you to the families of Marion County, KY Deputy Anthony Rakes and Bardstown Officer Jason Ellis for rebuttal. Both Officers were slain in the line of duty within a one hour drive from Columbia, and police officers across the nation are facing the same fate on a daily basis. What is that type of danger worth? I can only imagine that every single one of them has wanted to post a response, so it would be an honor for me to make this one on their behalf. Chris Knifley 20 years served and retired at age 41 This story was posted on 2013-12-13 03:28:44
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