no no. i don’t know this guy from a hole in the ground. however, if an officer with whom i worked found himself in this situation i’d be sympathetic as far as i thought he was an overall decent guy. there are guys i work with who i would bid a fond farewell to because they have no business being cops. but i’d still race to their PHYSICAL defense if they found themselves in a hairy situation and needed help to avoid physical harm.
"-- right or wrong, cops stick together --"
I was taught over 50 years ago in basic training that the concept:
'-- right or wrong, comrades at arms stick together --"
Was no longer valid in the US Army; -- that it was a variation of the "Nuremberg Defense" and would not be tolerated. -- Illegal acts, or illegal orders, were not to be sanctioned or obeyed.
I'd bet the same concept is still being taught at police academies.
Were you taught that concept factor?