Subject line: Hi Chief - Thanks for Your Help From a Vet:
Body: Being ex-military I admire what you and your officers do to protect us. I worked Shore Patrol in the Navy so have a small idea about law enforcement.
However, when you say you will ignore California law regarding illegal unlicensed drivers and not impounding their cars, you are breaking California law. To remind you, illegal aliens who cross our borders unlawfully are already misdemeanor criminals. That aside, they are often the cause of many crimes, not to mention many automobile wrecks on our streets. I can understand you wanting to be fair, but State law is law. You have no right to NOT enforce it.
Have you forgotten your Oath? It is forever. California law takes precedence over YOUR concern for "illegals".
Please renounce this decision. We all make bad decisions and I will continue to stand by you if you reverse this decision to ignore California state law.
Respectfully,
Rodger Hunter
(Navy: 1975-1987)
Oops, my bad. The LAPD Chief of Police is now Charlie Beck. Still, my e-mail will get to him.