Police update

In case you were wondering, currently two applications have been turned in for the position of the Belgrade Chief of Police for their police department. They have been seeking applicants since the first week of December, 2014.

Also, there is some confusion right now whether or not just one or both of the applicants they have are qualified for the job.

Hmm...

##curiousminds

Are you surprised? I can't imagine why they only have two applicants for the position after having it advertised and posted for close to two months. Two applicants for perhaps one of the most important positions in town! Personally I'd rate the chief of police as the most important position in town.

Why the lack of interest?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usI6H4zxhY

Shifting gears...
We in small town newspapers don't do our jobs to make it easier for local government officials (school board, council, etc.)....we are not here to hurt them or demean their positions or badmouth them. To do such things is unfair and not right.

But at the same time, we have a job to do and the U.S. Constitution gives us a certain level of protections that allows us to carry out our business with rights that make newspapers a valuable part of our democracy. It is anything but easy. It's nothing that allows you to go months on end without a single sleepless night. That's anything but the truth.

##sleeplessnights