today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “It is the Township’s intent and desire to remain transparent throughout this process and to assure our residents ample opportunity for comments from those who serve.” – From an article about the discussion concerning a proposed municipal services complex for West Hempfield Township in its Fall newsletter.

• Big expense: A million a week to look for suspected cop shooter – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• Think “ersatz” Robin Hood – Asset seizures fuel police spending: “Police agencies have used hundreds of millions of dollars taken from Americans under federal civil forfeiture law in recent years to buy guns, armored cars and electronic surveillance gear. They have also spent money on luxury vehicles, travel and a clown named Sparkles.” – The Washington Post

• Heckuva’ deal: Bought for $480,000,000 – sold as scrap for $32,000 – The Washington Post