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by dsedmak
Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT
Replies: 35
Views: 4890

Re: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT

Thank you all for opinions and insightful perspectives concerning this matter. Now that some time has passed, and lots of water has flown under the bridge, I wouldn't change a thing. I've made many new friends within the law enforcement community because of that day. I've also heard from hundreds of...
by dsedmak
Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT
Replies: 35
Views: 4890

Re: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT

SAD. :roll: I hope he is hired by another Agency quickly. I know I would want him to respond if I was in that situation. No one would criticize an officer for an emergency assist to an injured officer if the action taken was reasonable - e.g., the incident location was very nearby and the officer n...
by dsedmak
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT
Replies: 35
Views: 4890

Re: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT

There is a difference of perspective between those who have spent their careers responsible only for their own actions, and those who have done that and then been given responsibility for managing the actions of others. What sounds like a great idea in the first case often doesn't always look anywh...
by dsedmak
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT
Replies: 35
Views: 4890

Re: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT

...Praise God, there're still people who'll stand up and holler when something as wrong as that happens...betcha he ends up re-instated!!! Rice will not re-instate me. It should also be noted that the Texas Workforce Commission reviewed the evidence in this case and found "NO MISCONDUCT" ...
by dsedmak
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:53 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT
Replies: 35
Views: 4890

Re: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT

Actually the story said he previously worked as a Galveston police officer. ...even more reason to go...17 years combined LEO experience...this guy was no thrill seeker... Thank You! My only thoughts were to save innocent civilian lives, and provide aid to those downed officers. :patriot: Master Pe...
by dsedmak
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT
Replies: 35
Views: 4890

Re: Two Houston Police Officers SHOT

Whether the sanctions take the form of reprimand, suspension, or termination is determined by policy, past precedent, and the officer's disciplinary history. I don't have any information on the specifics in any of those categories, so I can't comment on whether or not termination was the best choic...

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