I’m concerned about our Kirkland police officers’ disregard for traffic signs and lights. Monday night at around 8:35 p.m., unit 113 failed to stop at the stop sign on 5th Avenue at 1st Street.

We followed this unit to Market Street. When unit 102 came up Market, both units continued into Juanita up 98th and both units went through a red light at Northeast 120th Place, without lights on, then rolled down their windows and chatted at the light at 124th Street.

I think they both should have tickets for this maneuver.

I also take issue with the new LED lights on the units that are very blinding and I think excessive. I hope they can use a few lights, versus having all the lights on.

My hope is that officers can set good examples for those of us not patrolling our streets, and that officers might be able to use flashers when appropriate. We are watching.

Vernon Ray, Kirkland