Eric Heyl seems to be upset that our polic department has a wage scale that permits its officers to live a decent life and raise a family (" City police making out like a band of thieves ," June 4).
I wonder, does Mr. Heyl wear body armor to the office⢠Does he perhaps regularly respond to and assist at violent crimes, automobile accidents, etc.
When he leaves for work, does his family wonder if he will come that day⢠The point of these questions being this: Does Eric Heyl believe that the men and women who risk their life and health for the citzens of Pittsburgh do not deserve to be paid a fair wage⢠And if he does not, Whyâ¢
The abuse leveled at our police department by some members of the community and politicians is a disgrace. That Heyl uses humor and sarcasm to attack these men and women is as well.
Why doesn't Heyl question the salaries in the Public Works Department, school district, etc., where I would guarantee salaries equal to or well above those of the police department. The bureaus of public safety (police, fire , and paramedics) are the only departments that citizens really truly can rely on.
I personally want my police officers to be paid well. They do a thankless job day in and day out, and the only ones I hear complaining are those I wouldn't associate with and newspaper columnists. Funny Eric, isn't itâ¢
