I see lots of people on social media concerned about numerous police cars at some location or flying down some street. FYI: If a situation is possibly dangerous a police show of force is likely to de-escalate the situation. That’s why numerous vehicles are responding. It produces safety for EVERYONE involved. PS: I watch too […]
By: Diane Benjamin Citizenship in America is meaningless as illegals continue to flood the border. They are handed benefits paid for by you. If you haven’t asked yourself why tax dollars are used to house them you probably went to a public school that didn’t teach what immigration as always been: opportunity, not freebies. You […]
By: Diane Benjamin http://bloomingtonil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=1125&Inline=True This committee of the Whole Meeting is back to 6:00 tonight. Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 3 is just a brief presentation by Jamie Mathy and then a Yes or No vote on whether to have staff and Council spend time looking at the issue. Before any decision wastes […]
By: Diane Benjamin Jamie Mathy pulled buying new guns for the police to ask questions people were asking him. Video tomorrow, but see the details in this story: https://blnnews.com/2021/06/14/whats-bloomington-up-to-tonight/ Besides Mathy, Jeff Crabill asked questions. Molly Ward never said a word until the vote. Of course Jenn Carrillo voted no, Crabill voted yes. Molly Ward […]
By: Diane Benjamin I thought it would be fun this morning to see how long it took to find bulk garbage on the curb in Bloomington. Remember, residents only get pickups twice a year now. Instead of going near downtown (where I heard the garbage piles are everywhere) I went just a few blocks west […]
By: Diane Benjamin This guy is Robert Davies. The Village of Mackinaw recently issued this Press Release: The Press Release doesn’t say why just a few months ago Robert Davies was the Assistant Police Chief, not the Public Safety Administrator. I randomly picked the 5/8/17 Minutes. They show […]
Anybody know if Nora sends this out? By: Diane Benjamin The bigger government gets, the worse job they do. Accountability becomes lower and lower because they feel invincible. Since they play with your money, being correct isn’t a priority. Enter the City of Bloomington. David Hales has issued his December City Manager’s report. It contains […]
By: Diane Benjamin Another Police Officer was murdered this morning – this time in Fox Lake Illinois. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unanimously adopted a resolution in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Friday afternoon during a summer meeting in Minneapolis. http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/31/black-lives-matter-democratic-national-committee Meanwhile, Black Lives Matter was marching and chanting “Pigs in a […]
Posted on Cops Break Room Facebook page (Make sure you read it all) Today, I stopped caring about my fellow man. I stopped caring about my community, my neighbors, and those I serve. I stopped caring today because a once noble profession has become despised, hated, distrusted, and mostly unwanted. I stopped caring today because parents refuse […]
By: Diane Benjamin The ammo purchase is back, same quantities and same price. I emailed the police for an explanation. My research was no apples to apples with what they wanted to buy. Below is there response. They referenced my article in their response: ___________________________________________________________________ Hello Mrs. Benjamin, We have done research pertaining to the attached […]
http://cspoa.org/cspoa-jan-2014-resolution/The following was drafted at a meeting of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) on Jan 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada and approved by the members present. We encourage all sheriffs, peace officers and those in public office to sign with us.Resolution Of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Pursuant to the […]
by: Diane Benjamin First, funding the police IS the job of City government, they aren’t suppose to make money. Unlike all the other City activities that cost You money (BCPA, Coliseum, and the Zoo) the police is what citizens expect to pay for. Tickets written by officers for speeding etc don’t appear to be in […]
No mention of concealed carry? No, the police is there for you. The 2nd amendment must mean call the police, you aren’t able to defend yourself. History shows attacks stop when the thugs don’t know who is ready and able to defend themselves. Check the crime rates in Florida after concealed carry was passed. […]
Update 2: a grand jury has indicted Gabriella Calhoun, according to my sources. There is audio and video to support it. The City will be releasing supporting information tomorrow or Friday. The sooner, the better. The gossip ,innuendo, and speculation can end then. UPDATE: the comments posted to this story are alarming. Bloomington: you […]
by: Diane Benjamin Another murder last night in an area of town well known to police as a hotbed for trouble. Gangs of kids have been reported causing trouble around E. Jefferson, O’Neill Park, South RT 51, and Eastland Mall. It’s not even summer yet. Is this what Bloomington residents have to look forward too? […]
A panel of judges totally exonerated Scott Oglesby today! Bloomington citizens will be paying for this one. The Council members who voted in their SECRET meeting (Executive Session) need to be held accountable. They voted to not rehire Oglesby after the arbitrator ruled he did nothing wrong. Maybe they should cough up the back pay! by: Diane […]
by: Diane Benjamin Yesterday a man was arrested in Normal because he might have access to a gun. On Pantagraph website: “After interviewing the student and suspect, we determined the student’s original statement was based on the fear he might have access to a weapon, but she later admitted having never seen a weapon,” said […]
