Tragic. Unfortunately, our society has put blind trust in governement employees, including cops-—becoming willing to turn a blind eye to such illegal actions in the name of “standing up for our public servants”.
We cannot be surprised when the ‘public servants’, believing themselves to be above the law, act accordingly.
I hope the women receive the help they need to recover from his assaults on them.
“Speaking as a former cop, (1) I hope they fry his ass, (2) It’s time, and past time, for people to understand that in this day and age, the cops are NOT your friends, and (3) It’s ok to use force, up to and including lethal force, to resist official abuse. “
So tell me, just when does #3 start in earnest? Too many “officers” have gotten away with murder already. I am just wondering when there will be some retribution.
Yes, I did criticize his career choice.
Were we alienated from each other for awhile? - yes.
Is he looking for something else to support his wife and 4 children? - I certainly hope so.
You must have been a Peace Officer.