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That there actually were a few women dreds of people, mostly young men, storming and children in the mix trying to breach the bor- the border fence last weekend, hurling rocks der wall was unfortunate. But rather than blame and bottles at our soldiers and border patrol the border defenders for the result, the finger of personnel, who are just doing their jobs, are blame should instead be pointed at the adults who not all the gentle refugees fleeing persecu- should know better. tion seeking a better life as those in the press What kind of parents would knowingly put are even now, continuing to claim. Though their children in a volatile and dangerous situa- the majority of those who made their way to tion is the question that should be asked by the There are legal ways to enter the United States the border are most likely decent folks, the media, not how could the border patrol do such that have worked for more two centuries. If those hundreds who violently tried to crash our a thing. The people that make up the migrant in the caravan feel they don’t need to follow our border are criminals, pure and simple. caravan have no right to demand they be let into laws, they should turn around and go home. Be- Those assaulting the border fence, and our this country and attempt to crash through the cause President Trump has made it quite clear – troops defending it, were warned over and border when that demand is denied. they’re not getting in. “Border security is the most basic and necessary responsibility of a sovereign nation” – Kirstjen Nielsen ing up on March 23rd, 2019, The chance for qualified of applicants in so many areas Municipal that’s less than 4 months candidates to become police that the chances becoming a away with a deadline for fil- officers if they pass the test is member of law enforcement and MBTA ing an application to take the promising. It’s been reported have increased. But remember, Police Exam, test on February 5th. that there are fewer people, a candidate must be qualified, The application process both men and women, seeking ready both physically and men- March 23rd began back on November 6th careers in law enforcement. tally and without a disqualify- and there are still plenty of This is a situation that runs in ing criminal record. How to Apply, opportunities to apply. The cycles from time to time and In recent years, the pay rate fee for this written exam is has many times over the years. and benefits for police officers What You $100 and the eligibility is entry For example, it’s also been have become more lucrative. would be a good time to give level and open to the public. reported that many police and In fact, Boston’s police force it a try, sign up for the coming Should Know The deadline for applying is sheriff’s departments around has become the envy of much test and see how you do. February 5th and there will be the country are functioning of the country, primarily of For more information on SBT Staff Report an additional charge, a late fee, with less staff than needed. For course for its reputation for the upcoming exam, what it hose who may have of $50 for applications re- example, the Boston Police professionalism and success, takes to qualify and additional been thinking about ceived after this date. The test Department at one point was but also because of the excel- information about being a po- Ta possible career in itself will be given at various said to be nearly 400 police lent pay and benefits packages lice officer go to www.mass. law enforcement are in luck. locations around the state and officers short because of retire- that comes with the job. gov/service-details/2019- The exam for Municipal those locations will be an- ments and fewer applicants. 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On few comments by email, He puts his heart and soul into people just feel the need to get phys- it was written the following: T phone calls and on our so- his job, is held in high esteem and ical in an effort to work off all that “Dear Mr. Ciccone, Thank you cial media sites regarding the war respected by the members of the Thanksgiving turkey. Hey, whatever and the staff at South Boston Today of words taking place between department and is willingly on call makes them happy? for doing such a wonderful job of Boston Police Commissioner Wil- 24/7. But what has also earned him THANK YOU SBCA! including our school in your week- liam G. Gross and the ACLU and it respect is his willingness to speak I’d like to close this week’s col- ly newspaper. Happy Thanksgiving was overwhelmingly in favor of the out on the tough issues and not be umn with a special heartfelt and to all! From all of us at South Bos- ‘Commish’. Commissioner Gross, cowed by political correctness. very sincere Thank You to the ton Catholic Academy” affectionately known as ‘Willy’ Like many large cities, Boston students at South Boston Catho- It was easy to see that a lot of by many of his colleagues, rank has a gang problem and a drug lic Academy for the big, beauti- work and thought went into this and file police officers and people problem. And he just doesn’t talk ful Happy Thanksgiving card they awesome card and I was honored to in all of the city’s neighborhoods about these issues, he takes the ac- hand made and sent to my home. receive it. I will frame it and cher- was criticized by the local chapter tions he feels are needed to deal It was signed by the students and ish it.