Lubbock's Mayor Concerned Over Number of Police Officers
By: Rachel Spangenthal
Updated: July 13, 2012
Glen Robertson has only been Lubbock's Mayor for two months. But in that time, there's been 4 homicides: two officer-involved and two just in the past week. Like many of his constituents, he too, is worried.
"I don't think we need to cause panic but to be concerned yes we always need to be concerned," said Robertson.
Robertson said more police officers are necessary to ensure the citizen's safety.
"We need more feet on the street. Our police men are our first line of defense, it's very concerning that these murders are taking place and the only way to stop that is a good police force."
And Robertson added that the force is short by 45 officers.
"We truly need to get our police department up to the 2 per thousand level that is recommended," said Robertson.
As police continue to investigate the murders of Travondrick Ward and Dr. Joseph Sonnier, Robertson believes Lubbock is safe.
"I don't think people need to be fearful of being in their home, they don't need to be fearful of going to the grocery store," said Robertson.
"I don't think we need to cause panic but to be concerned yes we always need to be concerned," said Robertson.
Robertson said more police officers are necessary to ensure the citizen's safety.
"We need more feet on the street. Our police men are our first line of defense, it's very concerning that these murders are taking place and the only way to stop that is a good police force."
And Robertson added that the force is short by 45 officers.
"We truly need to get our police department up to the 2 per thousand level that is recommended," said Robertson.
As police continue to investigate the murders of Travondrick Ward and Dr. Joseph Sonnier, Robertson believes Lubbock is safe.
"I don't think people need to be fearful of being in their home, they don't need to be fearful of going to the grocery store," said Robertson.
