Over the past couple of months, in a nearby larger city, in three different instances, two on Thanksgiving Day, city policemen have broken the law. These community servants, supposedly above reproach, have killed an older woman, damaged a city fire truck, and brought about other damages to citizens', and city, vehicles. In two of the worst instances, the officers, one off duty at the time, were under the influence. One even tested double the acceptable reading by law on the breathalyzer.
What can these people be thinking? What kind of an example are they setting for the young and impressionable, and the public in general? At least two have been charged with DUI, and other offences. I realize we are all only human, and prone to mistakes, but when it puts your job, and those you serve, in danger, something is wrong with that picture. Fortunately, they have been removed from service, pending investigation, one it has been decided, did no wrong.
That was the longest ago incident. The Thanksgiving Day accidents' decisions are still pending. But one person died, I find it difficult to believe the other driver will get away unscathed. The one, who had only been on the force for about a month, and on his day off, hit a fire truck pulling into the station. That has to have resulted in significant damage, so I guess we'll see how that turns out. One can only hope these people ponder the damage they've done to others, and themselves, by their irresponsible actions.
It irritates me when such things occur, particularly when these people are supposed to look out for others, respond to public issues, and overall generally do the right thing. This makes me wonder what kind of people they are turning out at the police academy, and if those who hire need to check backgrounds more thoroughly. Three incidents inside of two months, one a repeat offender, in my opinion, that is not good. Although I know it is not the first time police officers have done wrong, the saying, bad cop, didn't just come out of thin air. Just my thoughts, out here in the country, hope they have better luck in the future.
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