[PureSolace]

I just talked with my family down in Baton Rouge... now I know rumors are running amok, but I wanna ask freepers if theres any truth to this... They say that some New Orleans cops are turning in their badges saying something like, They've already lost their homes, and they don't wanna lose their lives. Is there any truth to this? Are NOPD guys walking out of this situation? Any answers are appreciated. Thanks.

[sinkspur]

Are NOPD guys walking out of this situation?

Yes. 20% of several precincts have just walked off the job.

[sarasmom]

There was a report of that, earlier on this thread by a FReeper in good standing who was housing a NOPD member.
I would not doubt it out of hand.
For this kind of utter devastation, and under these circumstances, I doubt any civilian LEOs have had even cursory training to fall back upon to guide them.
There are a multitude of valid reasons that "Posse Comitas" separates the DOD forces from our own civilian population.
God help us all if the Louisianian National Guard fails to restore order.
It is completely out of the hands of civilian LEOs now. Best to give it a few days before the regular DOD is called upon, because to do that, means Martial Law would have to be declared nationwide first.