That cop is certainly garbage. But the chances are decent that he will be quietly picked up by another department. After all, he is trained, certified, and ready to go. Many departments would prefer that, instead of having to put a rookie through the academy.
So we may all see Officer Lawton again, but wearing a different uniform.
This is because of the union legal representation. If the union was directly responsible financially as part of the contract this crap would stop. Risk management would scream and holler and they would stop covering up for the dumb asses. .
He will be seen again wearing a different uniform. If he is not rehired on the q.t.
You are probably right. What we need is a red flag system for dirty cops.
Lots of departments in my area short of officers, begging for applicants who are certified and very few wanting to send anyone for certification. They recently hired a 65 yr old retired former officer and he essentially TOLD them I work 8-5 monday-friday and they let him. The rest of the department is working 12 hr shifts and lots of overtime and are not happy.
My son is working with on of these, “he’s certified, hire him!” officers. He talks to himself, I mean he tells the other officers, I’m thirsty and getting something to drink and then next words are to himself, yeah WE are thirsty lets get a MT. Dew or I’m sleepy, yeah WE need a nap to himself. He’s been to Iraq and Afghanistan except his record shows he hasn’t. He’s been removed as and SRO twice in the last 12 months, alarm bells going off with everyone but administration... Lots of the other officers are wondering if they need to call for a padded truck.
This thug should be prosecuted and never allowed near a badge again. She was handcuffed, when she lunged at him he could defend himself, but pushing her and slugging her, not acceptable.