What is the most effective way to complain about the police complacency? Former/current officers please advise
d_h_robbins asked:
I am not complaining about any kind of abuse of power, or with the intent of disciplinary action. Basically, my father’s construction business is almost going broke because of the sheer number of thefts. Yes, we have insurance, but it isn’t applicable when it is 5K in tools/copper stolen every 2-3 weeks. I realize in a number of instances nothing could be done, but recently, thefts have happened where all it would take is minimal action by police for us to recover some stolen items (they would have to talk to someone they already questioned - but our property wasn’t asked about; she was riding with suspect, who got caught for other thefts the same evening). This is a typical scenario. When we call detectives, we get voice mail all day long, all week, with no return calls. Beyond the initial paperwork, they seem complacent. I realize they are overworked and busy, but so are we. What is an appropriate way to complain, and to whom - not to cause trouble, but to simply get something done?
I am not complaining about any kind of abuse of power, or with the intent of disciplinary action. Basically, my father’s construction business is almost going broke because of the sheer number of thefts. Yes, we have insurance, but it isn’t applicable when it is 5K in tools/copper stolen every 2-3 weeks. I realize in a number of instances nothing could be done, but recently, thefts have happened where all it would take is minimal action by police for us to recover some stolen items (they would have to talk to someone they already questioned - but our property wasn’t asked about; she was riding with suspect, who got caught for other thefts the same evening). This is a typical scenario. When we call detectives, we get voice mail all day long, all week, with no return calls. Beyond the initial paperwork, they seem complacent. I realize they are overworked and busy, but so are we. What is an appropriate way to complain, and to whom - not to cause trouble, but to simply get something done?