I can sympathize with your position.... WE're a bit short, as well. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 91 officers (as of 8-31-04) at the jail. Our academy has 8 people in it right now....like that will change things drastically. I do like the "shuffle" game that's being played for the news. Any of you know Dena Kaplan (WAVE 3)? She's always looking for a story...I