by LD20GOP on January 28, 2012

This Monday, Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio found out about a quiet plan to cut Ahwatukee police squad sizes from six or seven down to five, transferring up to a dozen officers from Ahwatukee to the other side of South Mountain. The plan was scheduled to take effect on February 6, without public hearings or notice even to the Council.

After Councilman DiCiccio raised concerns, the plan was changed on Wednesday, eliminating the transfers from Ahwatukee. Councilman DiCiccio pointed out that while the transfers might prove necessary for force balancing and officer safety, such a drastic move should not be made covertly. Rather, more information should be made available to the public and our representatives on the City Council.