On the issue of a union, I agree with Assistant Commissioner Conlin regarding the relationship with the division staff relations representatives. The SRR program has worked very effectively over the years, since the early seventies. In fact, I was placed in the position of ethics advisor based upon a recommendation from the division staff relations national executive committee members.
I don't know that a union per se would head off any of the issues we've been talking about here, quite frankly. I think it goes to the courage of conviction to do the right thing. Whether you're in a union or a non-union area, you still require people to behave appropriately and to adhere to the values of the organization.