State and local police and sheriff's departments enforce the commonwealth's laws. All of them. Surely these professionals are capable of prioritizing criminal activity in their jurisdictions and assigning officers accordingly.
Inside that package was a soft, colorful baby blanket. It was mailed from my local post office on March 25 and arrived at its destination on July 11.
I have mixed feelings about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to ban the purchase of sugary soft drinks with food stamps.