[Riley]

Criminal charges are expected against the officer, who has not yet been identified. The part-time officer had worked with the department for just over a year, but he had not yet completed Police Academy.

Wait a second. What department gives you a patrol unit and a weapon to go driving around by yourself when you haven't completed the academy yet? Is this common now? That doesn't smell right.

[glenduh]

Wonder if he even started academy. Maybe part timers exempt. Town saves money. Why not name him?

[Molon Labbie]

The standards for police vary widely within and without each state. Some can be commissioned before attending the police academy, some places require you to have 1400 hours of training before you even sit in a car.