stephpd wrote:
I take exception to this statement. I don't dislike or hate LEO's. I find them a necessary evil much like the way I see lower and mid level management. They have a job to do and most of the time it doesn't involve me so they are unnecessary to me. But there is a certain segment of society that makes them needed, so I see where they would be needed.
In Dales case they are stepping over their bounds and need to be corrected.
Go get him! If you don't get satisfaction from one layer keep trying until you find one that will see your side and work towards that goal.
Stephpd, I am sorry that you took exception to my comment. But in context of my comments, take for a minute and consider the same officers interactions with those who may not be aware that he is overstepping his authority. Those of us who do all we can to learn and understand the boundaries and limitations of both our own actions, and those of LE can spot this issues quickly. But what of someone who is not as informed. It is because of this I can see where people (in general) could develop a dis-like and/or mis-trust of LE. Again, I will state that there is a large percentage of LE that strive for the utmost level of professionalism and honesty in the job they are doing, but it is the actions of the minority that do more damage to the collective. And it is because of the infractions of the minority that cast a negative light or perception over the organization and those that take true pride and professionalism in their job. It is for this reason that those LEO's who act illegally need to be called out and taken to task for their infractions.
Chip
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