tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543210007067503125.post3004688968830383124..comments2023-10-24T01:51:57.104-07:00Comments on Grant's Street Report on Pgh Police Crimes: What's a "mere citizen" to DO?Grant W. Stapletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02746968113291432208noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543210007067503125.post-31353056466201748282007-02-04T20:46:00.000-08:002007-02-04T20:46:00.000-08:00Grant said: "Park 2 minutes past 4:00PM, or in on...Grant said: "Park 2 minutes past 4:00PM, or in one of the many posted areas, and your car is immediately towed to an expensive impound lot (Cash only, please .. no checks"<br /><br />It is my opinion that this is one of the single most problems facing our city today. It goes to the root of why many people choose not to utilize our city and consequently why our downtown is dying, if not dead. I addressed this issue in my blog way back in 2004. See here:<br />http://pittsburghjacksplace.blogspot.com/2004/10/pittsburgh-is-just-so-welcoming.html<br /><br />The rest of your allegations are something that I was aware of and I applaud you for your efforts. Maybe with the proper amount of exposure and public outcry, this city can once again be reclaimed by the citizens. I have thought for several years now that something happened - I cannot exactly say when or why, but sometime in the early 80s I would estimate - where the police in this town went from being our protector to being our harrasser. <br /><br />Good work, Grant. I am looking forward to updates.PittsburghJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990424199871808354noreply@blogger.com