Costly policing of few drives broad government burden
Editor Glenn Balch argues in Idaho taxation series that a small fraction of citizens who break laws or violate rules justify extensive policing. He cites potato shipments, utility regulation, game and food inspections, and public welfare oversight as examples of costly enforcement across agencies.
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Idaho
Glenn Balch
State Chamber of Commerce
Public Utilities Commission
Game Department
Department of Public Welfare
Idaho Policing System and Law Enforcement Network
The article argues that policing extends beyond police departments to agriculture inspections and other state agencies. It notes Idaho has forty four sheriffs plus deputies and a broad array of departments with policing duties. It emphasizes law enforcement as a major governmental expense and coverage.
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Law Enforcement
Fish and Game Department
Department of Publc Welfare
Department of Reclamation
Public Utilities Commission
State Mine Inspector
Blue Sky Department
Department of Finance
Insurance Department
Idaho
National Guard
Plight of Idaho Babe Warns of Hydrophobia
Donna Taylor four year old daughter of a Horseshoe Bend resident is undergoing Pasteur treatment to prevent hydrophobia after a dog bite. State bacteriologist L J Peterson urges precaution and notes rapid decline once symptoms appear. Treatment delayed due to serum supply. Berkeley shipped serum by airplane.
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Boise
Donna Taylor
Horseshoe Bend
Pasteur
L. J. Peterson
Donna
Berkeley
Calif
Jasph Stewart
Peterson
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