City probe took cops to distant strip clubs

Pioneer Press ^ | 1-30-06 | BETH SILVER

[Rakkasan1]

Two guys from Minneapolis embark on a four-state tour of topless clubs, shelling out for champagne, lap dances and various favors from VIP-room strippers. The men are Minneapolis police officers. They are on duty. And their commanders know exactly what the officers are doing, handing them cash advances for their cross-country foray. Minneapolis police sent two officers on the road in 2004 to evaluate whether the city should grant a liquor license to a Denver businessman who owns a chain of strip clubs. The license would have given the businessman, Troy Lowrie, control of a well-known downtown Minneapolis club.

[Rakkasan1]

from the story: Still, the city's actions raised questions among local law-enforcement watchdogs, particularly over the decision to send Sgt. Kent Warnberg, a convicted sex offender, on the trip. Warnberg spent six months in a Wisconsin jail in the early 1990s on a fourth-degree sexual assault conviction.

tittilating story. nice that MPLS uses convicted sex offenders - guess he's a natural for the job.

[RichInOC]

Nice work if you can get it.

[isthisnickcool]

Convicetd sex offender? How the hell can this numbnut be a police officer?

[RedRightReturn]

Yeah, but it was only 4th degree assault...//s

[Rakkasan1]

it's MPLS. as long as you don't smoke at the strip club, you're ok.

[ncountylee]

Sgt. Kent Warnberg, a convicted sex offender, on the trip. Warnberg spent six months in a Wisconsin jail in the early 1990s on a fourth-degree sexual assault conviction.

And on the JOB?

[atomicpossum]

Perhaps 'probe' is a poor choice of words.

[RedRightReturn]

Actually, since he spent 6 months in jail, he brings a "uniquely practical, customer-based experience" to his position as a police officer.

Just remember citizens, he serves to protect YOUR mothers, sisters, and daughters!

R3

[Rakkasan1]

or... a really good choice.

they're stripping the case down to it's bare essentials

[SkyPilot]

I agree. "Probe" and "strip club" should not be used in the same sentence, unless you are Bill Clinton.

[geezerwheezer]

I, all knowing and all caring, have figured out why the MLPS. police department sent those fellows on their trip to get lap dances, drinks, etc.at the exotic clubs in other states. It is soooo cold in Minneapolis this time of year the brain of the officer in charge of this "undercover(s) investigation" was frozen and the dude couldn't think straight. What else could it be? ....oh, you think so?
Wow!

[ThisLittleLightofMine]

Sgt. Kent Warnberg, a convicted sex offender, on the trip. Warnberg spent six months in a Wisconsin jail in the early 1990s on a fourth-degree sexual assault conviction.

How are either of the pervs on the public payroll? My brother is a police officer and they conducted major background checks and psychological testing.

[Rakkasan1]

MPLS:where a cop can can keep their job after a sex conviction,but can be fired for asking an suspected illegal their immigration status.

liberalism is a mental disease.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Reminds me of the job I almost got in high school handing out towels in the girls locker room. It was only $2/hr but another boy beat me out by offering to pay $2.25/hr.

[RichInOC]

:-D )))

[elkfersupper]

You can't make this stuff up ping.

[wallcrawlr]

... and oral sex contests.

ummm...oh yeah, baby!!

[wallcrawlr]

DREAM JOB ALERT

[wolfcreek]

I knew the pay and the chance to be a hero weren't the only reason guys want to become cops!

[jackibutterfly]

"How are either of the pervs on the public payroll?"

It's the same guy - there's only one perve. Sgt. Kent Warnberg, and Warnberg. Re-read that sentence again.