Wonder if those others have retired????
Yeah, ummm.........
Still letting this settle in....what a cad.
My sister once asked me to explain "The Thin Blue Line" we have, because she took it that it's the code of silence for bad things cops do....no. Good cops will call out and not cover for those who discredit us, in most circumstances. Those that follow the rules, know the consequences don't want to get involved. For most, the Thin Blue Line doesn't have negative connotations...rather, it's the brotherhood support of having ones back (but in a good way, if that makes sense). The one blue line between two black lines has a meaning. (Example: We have a Police Chief in my neighboring county that got shot Halloween night, in the head...he is in critical but stable condition. Neighboring LE agencies from around Central TX are all rotating officers to be manning the hospital to stay with the Chief's family. Outpouring of care and concern for the family.)
That several (apparently, unless these individuals numbered above are the volunteer associates or whatever their titles may be) crooked ones seemed to attract others, it's shameful.
I'm embarrassed, and he, again, has hurt our reputations by even giving one-seven-145- oh 5,037+ people in the public just another reason to think cops are corrupt. No, no more so than bad teachers, priests, social workers, doctors, etc. that betray their oath and public's trust.
And what a shame. It appears he had a great career, was good at policing, did do good in the community for many years...and then went off the "good" grid due to financial strain or whatever.
Shameful.
Sorry, I know y'all here know that. Just kinda venting.
And his son, ugh. Is it really his birthday today? The shame this LT has now placed on his family. It never would be worth it.