Dallas police officer unclear on a few principles

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Dallas police officer unclear on a few principles

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According to news reports, a Dallas police officer was arrested for drunk driving, aggravated assault, and possession of marijuana Sunday in Mesquite. The aggravated assault charge is for allegedly shooting at another vehicle.

The officer was not on duty at the time.

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Dalla ... 519774.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/04/29 ... ficer.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure it's a misunderstanding.

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...that scum did more dishonor to the badge than all the cop-bashing comments on this board EVER could do...he should be in prison...
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Innocent until proven guilty and all that.

I've known people who could be absolute saints when sober and turn into maniacs when drunk. If the allegations in this case are true, it might be one of those cases.

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...the choices made while sober and not high caused the rest of it...he proved he doesn't have what it takes to deserve a badge...or a gun...the process will take care of all that...

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george wrote:That kind of surprises me. The requirements for employment at a large department are a lot harder than the small local towns, at least they used to be.

...I've seen a stellar recruit go to prison for at least 7 rapes...people are people...some rotten ones slip by...

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In vino veritas.
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seamusTX wrote:According to news reports, a Dallas police officer was arrested for drunk driving, aggravated assault, and possession of marijuana Sunday in Mesquite. The aggravated assault charge is for allegedly shooting at another vehicle.

The officer was not on duty at the time.

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Dalla ... 519774.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/04/29 ... ficer.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure it's a misunderstanding.

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The Annoyed Man wrote:It's no big deal..........just a little bit of boyish horseplay......... :roll:
Precisely, he'll be back on the job as soon as his paid vacation is over.

It's unclear when Mendoza returned to work after being placed on leave last summer. He'd been charged with domestic assault and unlawful restraint. A woman said after they'd been arguing, he knocked her on the ground, handcuffed her and threatened to send her to prison.
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george wrote:That kind of surprises me. The requirements for employment at a large department are a lot harder than the small local towns, at least they used to be.
Perhaps... but this IS Dallas. :roll:
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Crossfire wrote:
george wrote:That kind of surprises me. The requirements for employment at a large department are a lot harder than the small local towns, at least they used to be.
Perhaps... but this IS Dallas. :roll:
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Voters can elect almost anyone. They elect dead people every now and then—knowing full well that the candidate is dead.

This guy, if the charges are proven true, is headed for a future career that involves a lawnmower or dirty dishes.

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I forget, does alcohol suppress one's natural instincts or enhance them?
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C-dub wrote:I forget, does alcohol suppress one's natural instincts or enhance them?
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george wrote:That kind of surprises me. The requirements for employment at a large department are a lot harder than the small local towns, at least they used to be.
These are the days of large departments, the specter of EEOC lawsuits, and quotas . .
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