Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Steve, Richmond VA — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:59:06 GMT

I am glad they are following thru on their promise to protect not only the people, but their property as well. When the next hurricane comes and it will, at least the residents should not have to worry about their property being stolen if the evacuate like ordered to do. Congrats to Mayor Nagin, the Governor of Louisiana and all the law enforcement officer that are standing watch. At least this time we can say positive things.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Sean McP, Chicago IL — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:20:37 GMT

Glad to hear it... This is the way it's going to have to be for New Orleans from now on. I pitty the fool that gets caught looting from here on out.

This is the kind of news that needs to get out to the thugs.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Ajax, swampland — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:34:01 GMT

Yeah, now is a bad time to mess with New Orleans police. They ain't gonna arrest nobody right now, they just shoot you!

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Josh L., Los Angeles CA — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:36:49 GMT

Good job to the police wherever they may serve.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

B.L.Bernier Wellesley,Ma 02481 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:52:02 GMT

Must have been the home of a wealthy politician paid for by TAXPAYERS. Or perhaps a high ranking terrorist ???? No way would they protect an ordinary home like this. "NO WAY"

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Kristen Stephens, Northern WI — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:40 GMT

I think that's fantastic! Having been a law enforcement officer, and having a husband that still is, I remember reading about all of the looters, the lack of officers available, the officers that left their posts etc. I do realize though that if you're the only cop available, and there are 50+ looters around you, there's not much one cop can do in that situation. I'm glad that the officers have the resources and the back up available to do their jobs the way they should be done, and the way 99% of cops want to do their job. My hubby just told me this morning that there's a sign up sheet to go down and help if more officers are needed. From the sound of it, they won't be needed, but if they are, I know there are cops nationwide ready to come help them all out!
I hope the overwhelming response doesn't prevent others from calling if they suspect anything. We'd rather respond and find out there's no need for us, and that's what cops are there for.
One more thing. Not that it's required by any means, and yes that is their job, but it never hurts to say thanks. We all like to know we're appreciated, no matter what we do for a living. I am betting the owners of the house will also be grateful that the neighbor called.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

mark grizzard, st paul, minnesota — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:51:09 GMT

three years late

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Pat , DeSilva-Emileane, Tooele, UT — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:37:17 GMT

I'm so glad to hear something good about the situation in NOLA. Yes, Katrina was truly bad and I was embarassed to be from NOLA but things there now seem much better. Pat DeSilva, Tooele,UT

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Wayne, Cleveland, Georgia — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:09:56 GMT

Attaboy! Law and order go a long ways towards getting people to evacuate in future storms. The platoon approach is what is needed to maintain order in the midst of chaos and to insure confidence in the American way.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Darren, West Springfield, Mass — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:21:59 GMT

What about if something was happening on the other side of town? There would be no cops. Come on cops..think what your doing.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

patricia smith — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:37:37 GMT

THANK YOU GENTLMEN-U ARE THEIR SAVIORS- REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO KEEP AND MAKE PEOPLE SAFE-GOD BLESS YOU,EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Franklyn, Duluth, MN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:20:33 GMT

Thank God for cops

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Ben Davidson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:34:58 GMT

It is shameful that New Orleans gets all the money and attention in the media. Other parts of this country experience catastrophic damage and they get nothing.
I guess if you scream discrimination you can get anything you want.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Kathleen H. Dugdale, Farmerville, LOUISIANA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:23:46 GMT

To the gentleman who said it must have been a house paid for by TAXPAYERS, he is obviously unfamiliar with New Orleans. Most people are unless they have lived there. And to the others who are in a place far-removed from here and who stand afar and critize, come walk a mile (if you could last a mile) in our officer's shoes and explore this state and then go back home and re-think your words before you open your mouth. A little more support and less speaking from ignorance would be wonderful.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

Tom Carney, Landing NJ — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:35:12 GMT

The big difference; this was not Katrina; this time most folks have been forced out and the place is empty; getting around is easy since few areas have been isolated by the storm. Cops are wonderful; cops are dreadful; cops are people.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

tanya s, detroit, mi — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT

people love to congrats or criticize unfortunatley NOLA learned a hard lesson with Katrina, so if they are doing right now give them the credit, noone in this world is perfect, and noone in the u.s. has had to deal with something as bad as Katrina weatherwise, so let them do their job..glad to hear all is getting better..now pray for the rest of country with all of these hurricanes coming...

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

W Magee — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:10:10 GMT

I don't understand what all the fuss is over New Orleans and Hurricane Gustav. They received very little of Gustav compared to Baton Rouge and the rest of Louisiana. There are other cities/communities in Louisiana besides N.O. Baton Rouge had extensive damage to personal and business properties. It could take several weeks for power to be restored to all homes and businesses. However, Baton Rouge is resiliant and the majority of the citizens are helping each other, cleaning up the mess themselves and following the law.

Neighbors, police guard vacated homes

BUSY GUY — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:05:30 GMT

THERE WAS NEVER ANY REAL DESIRE TO PROTECT PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO DON'T LEAVE. THE INTENT WAS ALWAYS TO PROTECT PROPERTY...WHO YALL THINK YOU FOOLING? SOMEONE MENTIONED THE AMOUNT OF LAWLESSNESS AND SO FORTH AFTER KATRINA. WHAT YOU SAW WAS FOLKS DOING WHAT EVER THEY WANTED TO SURVIVE AND EVERYONE..."READ THAT WHITE PEOPLE TOO"..ACTS DESPERATE IN DESPERATE TIMES AND CONDITIONS. THE TRUE STORIES OF WHAT WENT ON IN LOUISIANA HAVE NOT ALL BEEN TOLD YET.