Posted on 05/04/2006 1:54:08 PM PDT by The Old Hoosier
Thursday, May 4; 4:16 pm
By John McArdle,
Roll Call Staff
Police labor union officials asked acting Chief Christopher McGaffin this afternoon to allow a Capitol Police officer to complete his investigation into an early-morning car crash involving Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.).
According to a letter sent by Officer Greg Baird, acting chairman of the USCP FOP, the wreck took place at approximately 2:45 a.m. Thursday when Kennedy’s car, operating with its running lights turned off, narrowly missed colliding with a Capitol Police cruiser and smashed into a security barricade at First and C streets Southeast.
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“The driver exited the vehicle and he was observed to be staggering,” Baird’s letter states. Officers approached the driver, who “declared to them he was a Congressman and was late to a vote. The House had adjourned nearly three hours before this incident. It was Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy from Rhode Island.”
Baird wrote that Capitol Police Patrol Division units, who are trained in driving under the influence cases, were not allowed to perform basic field sobriety tests on the Congressman. Instead, two sergeants, who also responded to the accident, proceeded to confer with the Capitol Police watch commander on duty and then “ordered all of the Patrol Division Units to leave the scene and that they were taking over.”
Baird said he had been advised that after the officers departed, Capitol Police “House Division officials” gave Kennedy a ride home.
Kennedy’s office did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
“If the events unfolded as they have been reported to me, and I believe they did, a complete and immediate investigation into them is required,” Baird wrote to McGaffin. Baird asked the acting chief why officers on the scene were prevented from completing the appropriate investigation “into violations of law they witnessed. This appears to be interference with their duties as U.S. Capitol Police Officers and may have prevented the collection of evidence of such violations."
“My members were attempting to carry out their duties with the professionalism and objectivity their oaths require. They should have been assisted in those duties by every level of supervision and command. Instead these circumstances call the integrity of our organization into question by creating the appearance of special favor for someone who is perceived to be privileged and powerful,” Baird wrote.
While a Capitol Police spokeswoman could not be reached for comment, Baird said in an interview this afternoon that McGaffin had contacted him about his letter.
“I want the public and those who we protect to know that we are fair and impartial when it comes to enforcing the laws on capitol grounds and the officers are doing their jobs in accordance to the laws and D.C. code and U.S. code,” he said.” That’s really why we want this addressed.”
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LOL... I know I'm blanketing FR with that link. I want to be sure there's no "Kennedy cover-up" here! ;-)
He'll get away with this like they do everything else. There is no justice for regular people but for the rich.
This is an obvious case of profiling. The cops saw a Kennedy & assumed he must be drunk.
There is no justice for regular people but for the rich Democrats.
There... now it's correct!
People laugh it off.
It is NOT something to joke about, this Kennedy family history of drunk driving, vehicular homicide, and corrupt police who cover for them.
The only reason Kennedys are not in jail is not because they are Kennedys - IT IS BECAUSE PEOPLE MAKE JOKES when instead they should demand hard justice - the same that all citizens receive when they break the law.
I'm so sorry!
I assume the word, "Pig" is well chosen...
Pinz
Please add to your list the conviction of Shumers aide that committed computer fraud in getting (R-Steele) Maryland US senate candidates credit report.
Rita Cosby calling the Howie Carr radio show now, asking if Howie is available to go on her show tonight to talk about Patches Kennedy... LOL.
:-)
You are correct, but the reason we laugh is to cover our pain. The Kennedys have wreaked havoc on the Untied States for long enough. It is time to put Ted & son out to pasture. Wht won't the folks of Mass. stop voting for this pig & how did the good folks of RI ever elect his demon seed? The Kennedys should be banned from EVER holding another public office.
Reportedly, he said he was late; he didn't say how late. ;O)
Don't forget about Dr. William Smith, nephew of Teddy who was accused of raping a woman in FL. I think he got away with that one too.
You mean someone wasn't killed YET. Just continue to give him special treatment, and it's just a matter of time.
The most plausible explanation for that wild handwriting is serious mental impairment (alcohol and/or other drugs). If that is anything like his 'normal' handwriting then he should be sent back to elementary school. No, that won't do, think of the corruption he'd bring to the nation's youth......
Uncle Teddy = The Swimmer.
Patrick = The Driver.
John =the Aviator
At 3 in the morning?
.... just a slip of the tongue.... he meant to say he was rushing like a madman to be EARLY to the next day's session - he's such a devoted, hard-working congresscritter that he likes to show up at least 4-5 hours early at the office to work his very hardest for his unfortunate constituents who are suffering under the "worst economy since Hoover."
LOL!! I'm safe......Ping me when he get's his wrist slapped...or gives an apology.
BTW, he's already denying any alcohol involvement....and who's gonna prove that now?????
ANSWER: Nobody
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