KCPD hiring freeze will lead to fewer officers on the street!!!

Here's another reason for media watchers to be critical of most of what they read . . . EVERY newsie in this town is trying to put a positive spin on recent police cuts now that they are an unavoidable reality . . . Newsies are leading with assurances that there won't be any layoffs or reductions in hours and even that police helicopters are running . . . But the fact is, Kansas City still won't get the new cops promised so long ago and the hiring freeze in light of the natural attrition of officers translates into a reduction of the overall force . . . Happy news that doesn't highlight the consequences of the decisions that this town makes isn't helping anyone . . . In fact it only serves to keep people misinformed when reporters start quoting PR as if it was reality.