Not exactly the right thread. Not from Canada. Not motorcycle related. Facebook vid so not everyone can see it. But, holeo^*&^*&^ most exciting pit maneuver I have ever seen.
Not exactly the right thread. Not from Canada. Not motorcycle related. Facebook vid so not everyone can see it. But, holeo^*&^*&^ most exciting pit maneuver I have ever seen.
Haha, deputy douchbag has filed a motion to dismiss Ujiri's counterclaim. You wonder what his lawyer was thinking when he submitted the rant.Well, in that particular case, apparently the Deputy sheriffs boss watched the body cam video and then issued a statement that they stand by their deputy. If police departments want to stick with the story of only a few bad apples, when something goes wrong, they cannot blindly support the liar. By watching that video and then ignoring the contents and backing the officer, I think there needs to be a further purge of that department.
Haha, deputy douchbag has filed a motion to dismiss Ujiri's counterclaim. You wonder what his lawyer was thinking when he submitted the rant.
Sheriff deputy claims he offered 'gentle physical guidance' to Ujiri in altercation
Alan Strickland claims he did not shove Raptors President Masai Ujiri but instead, offered 'gentle physical guidance' during the well-known confrontation.www.680news.com
" The filing describes his actions on the court as only offering quote “gentle physical guidance.”
He also says that Ujiri ignored orders to show his credentials – he then compared Ujiri to the terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and to the crazed fan who stabbed tennis player Monica Seles in 1993.
Alan Strickland asserts that Ujiri posed “the same threats” as these terrorists by ignoring commands to show his credentials."
Agree. Both sides had some part in the mess. Ujiri was reaching for his pass while walking but the pass was still inside his jacket and nobody could assess its validity.As funny as this whole situation is, the toronto guy could have avoided it all by just flashing his multipass. Can't expect local cops on security detail to know the name and face of every sport and teams managers and staff.
A criminal conviction should be an automatic dismissal from the force period. What a joke the TPS is.TL: DR In the last decade, 66 TPS officers have appeared before the tribunal after a criminal conviction. 3 were fired. 63 forfeited some days of work or got a temporary demotion.
Disgusting as expected.
4.5% of Toronto Police officers fired after committing crimes over last 10 years
A recent report by the CBC states that when Toronto police officers are found guilty of crimes, few are actually fired for them.www.680news.com
A criminal conviction should be an automatic dismissal from the force period. What a joke the TPS is.
I get it, but sunk cost fallacy also applies. If you have an officer that has a criminal conviction, your costs shouldn't matter. You wouldn't hire a new recruit with a criminal conviction, you can't keep an existing officer with a criminal conviction. If there are some criminal convictions that you can have while still being hired (I didn't think there were but I'm not certain), I am potentially ok with those items not requiring termination. Even if that's the case, I strongly suspect that they don't represent 63 out of 66 cases.I suspect part of the unspoken justification for not firing is...
The incredible amount of money "invested" in each officer... They are exceedingly expensive to replace.
Unless you can poach staff from other services it'll cost huge to train up replacements... TPS get a lot, but finite spots at OPC so... A firing leaves a hole that they can't just fill easily.
As far as poaching goes... It happens, but usually in the opposite direction. Out and Away from the city.
I dont doubt it, though considering the crime rate in toronto is through the roof maybe the training money can be spent more wisely.I suspect part of the unspoken justification for not firing is...
The incredible amount of money "invested" in each officer... They are exceedingly expensive to replace.
Unless you can poach staff from other services it'll cost huge to train up replacements... TPS get a lot, but finite spots at OPC so... A firing leaves a hole that they can't just fill easily.
As far as poaching goes... It happens, but usually in the opposite direction. Out and Away from the city.
I get it, but sunk cost fallacy also applies. If you have an officer that has a criminal conviction, your costs shouldn't matter. You wouldn't hire a new recruit with a criminal conviction, you can't keep an existing officer with a criminal conviction. If there are some criminal convictions that you can have while still being hired (I didn't think there were but I'm not certain), I am potentially ok with those items not requiring termination. Even if that's the case, I strongly suspect that they don't represent 63 out of 66 cases.
Traffic laws? Maybe. Criminal Code violations? You might be alone there.The rub here is that we're talking about the police... One job where it's expected/implied those doing it are somewhat straight and honest...
Being convicted of a crime dulls ones shine in this regard.
Would we be so irate if we were talking about doctors, cab drivers or say... Roofers ;-)
Not to excuse all crimes committed by people who happen to be cops, but... I don't think many people realize how easy it is to run afoul of the law. I bet most of us break half a dozen laws before lunch most days.
Should a guy/gal in their 5th, 10th or 20th year as a cop lose their job over an off-duty impaired driving charge/conviction or maybe even a simple assault...?
I'm leaning towards no.
I mean people f*** up once in a while. I mean does the public know how many breaks actual criminals get ?
Now.... A police officer who uses their position criminally for personal gain... That's a different story. Fire that POS out of a cannon.
I think a person that doesnt have the judgement to avoid driving drunk, probably doesnt have the judgement needed to be a police officer with a loaded gun on his hip.Traffic laws? Maybe. Criminal Code violations? You might be alone there.
Or one who gets convicted of a simple assault for beating his wife. Toss em, wrong attitude and they need to leave. We arent talking suspicion or charges here, this has gone through the process and by definition they are criminals.I think a person that doesnt have the judgement to avoid driving drunk, probably doesnt have the judgement needed to be a police officer with a loaded gun on his hip.
I actually support the concept of keeping accused officers on the payroll. They're exposed to a far higher likelihood of being falsely accused so they should be able to keep being paid while waiting for trial.No criminal cops ...
If the force sees fit to keep them on payroll while the courts or their internal investigations play out that’s fine as long as they are working. If they are too sketchy to have at work, unpaid suspension.
Bad cops can usually get reemployed as security guards, maybe not with Brinks or Garda but there are lots of security firms that need staff.
As much as I dislike paying them while awaiting trial (as the other side of the coin is they are more likely to be accused but i suspect less likely to be charged), I understand your point. I also think it is reasonable to claw back the wage they earned while awaiting trial if they are found guilty. If the are found not guilty, they get to keep the money and return to work.I actually support the concept of keeping accused officers on the payroll. They're exposed to a far higher likelihood of being falsely accused so they should be able to keep being paid while waiting for trial.
A speedy trial.
With no unnecessary delays on the part of the defence.
Coming before the bench in no less than 2 years, which is reasonable for the Superior Courts.
And then, if found guilty of a crime deserving such, an immediate Police Board hearing followed by immediate termination.
No guilty officer should be able to drag out a trial until such time as he can retire, anyway, with full pension.
Sure, except that a tonne of information comes out at trial, that might not be available to the police board hearing, that could be used to come to a proper determination. Trial then hearing is the better way to do it, for this reason.As much as I dislike paying them while awaiting trial (as the other side of the coin is they are more likely to be accused but i suspect less likely to be charged), I understand your point. I also think it is reasonable to claw back the wage they earned while awaiting trial if they are found guilty. If the are found not guilty, they get to keep the money and return to work.
I still think that psb tribunal should happen toot-suite and have the results sealed until after the trial to avoid influencing a criminal trial. That seems like a more elegant and efficient solution than delaying any internal investigation until after they have been convicted beyond a reasonable doubt. That is not the bar that should be used for employment where you carry a gun and enforce laws. Balance of probability as in civil matters is a much better bar for employment issues.