By J.T.B. Inglewood
I deplore police Chief Timothy Jackmon’s idea of cutting out portions of the city, mainly the Pico Neighborhood, and letting them become unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County just so we can cut down the crime rate and compete with the greatest police chief the city ever had — Chief James T. Buttz. It’s obvious that after only a few months on the job, Jackmon can’t hold Buttz’ holster. Buttz was not only good looking, intelligent and determined, but one hell of a statesman.
Go back to the drawing board, chief. This idea is not right for Santa Monica.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 1, 2007. Read the original PDF.