What should I do? I've talked to ALL of my superiors and they seem to be intent on avoiding it... IA is part of the department so when the Sheriff chooses to ignore it so does IA. I fear for my job because once he does this to the wrong person I too will most likely be involved as an accomplise.
The degree to which it happens varies... He has told me his "policy" but I'll make it short... It depends on age, race, gender, and "obvious" sexual perference....
If anyone so much as moves the slightest bit while he is grabbing them (white knuckles) he begins to administor his "punishment"... As I said it varies from the simple knee to the neck, head into the trunk, but recently it has escalated into more "elaborate measures"...
I understand using force when it's necessary but he seems to think it's always necessary.
2007-08-15 03:05:36 · 9 answers · asked by NO 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I've written IA... NOTHING...
Whenever I bring this up it seems that I'm be looked at as a trouble maker and I'm worried other officers might get wind of this and start judging me the same way!
I want a new partner but in the same sense I'm worried that without me there he may go way too far! Many times I've had to handle situations because of his "attitude" simply out of fear for the safety of the people.
This guy can make a simple routine traffic stop for improper lane usage turn into resisting arrest, assualt on an officer, etc... Sometimes I'm just in awe of this...
2007-08-15 03:33:14 · update #1
Ask to work with another partner.
Don't cite any reasons, just difference in personality.
If they won't do anything about him being a liability, make him less of a liability at least to you.
2007-08-15 03:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You say officer,friend,partner? Which is he? I certainly would not want to be associated with some that has his problem.
What do you fear most, losing his friendship or the possibly of being involved in an incident that is surely going to happen. Especially if he is becoming more and more aggressive.
If you've talked to IA and they won't do anything then try to figure out why. Ask IA what has to happen before they'll look into the matter. If that hasn't happened then don't worry about it.
If you feel this person is in violation of policy or the civil rights
of the people he abuses you may want to look into filing a grievance against him.
You could ask to be assigned to another partner, put in for a transfer to another division until this comes to a head.
2007-08-15 10:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by From Yours Trully 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess I have a different view. Your a cop! You witness some jerk beating people up, you arrest him! Period. To do less is to endanger the public. I'm getting angry just imagining you there watching him slam some guys head into a car for "driving while black". You see this and you do nothing. You suck! He should be in jail and right now you are just as guilty. Fix this situation. If you have to beg off and get a new partner then turn in your badge you pansy.
If you do not believe his arrest would be maintained or you fear a coverup then get the media involved. Hidden camera videos on the local news will force some action. Until you fix it you are crap and should be in jail with him. Your the same kind of subhuman dirt that reassigns a pedophile priest to a new church so they never get arrested. Your "partner" is hurting innocent people and your a cop, standing there with you thumb up your azz watching it happen.
2007-08-17 07:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by joshbl74 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the reason I've always said that police cannot police themselves. You seem like an honest person who really wants to help. And I'm sorry that this is going to be so bad for you. Your only real options are to bypass the department and go straight to the DA. If that doesn't work, take it to the federal prosecutor as a civil rights violation. That puts it into federal jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Department is going to hate you for "turning on one of your own", but it is the right thing to do. It is just such a shame that honest cops like you with the courage to do something are so rare.
You should record conversations with your partner and the Sheriff about the disturbing behavior so you have evidence to present to the federal prosecutor. Your partner is a criminal. You need to do what is necessary to protect the public from him. You probably will not have a job in your department anymore if they really condone his behavior. You may need to start looking for a transfer. but get documentation.
2007-08-15 10:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by James L 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately this type of officer does exist and is what makes the public hate law enforcement. I only wish the public knew that this type of officer makes up a very small amount of the men and women in blue.
Your options are to enforce the laws. you have done the first step correctly by speaking with your supervisors. If they do nothing and you in fact do have an IA department within your department go to them. Just because they are in the same department does not mean they will not do anything. Their job is to investigate the police to include your superiors.
If they still do nothing, try taking your complaint outside the department such as the state police in your area.
If your department does nothing to stop this abuse then you need to be prepared to find employment else where. Unfortunately if your department condones this type of abuse then it would appear that your department is filled with those undesirable type of officers I mentioned before, and therefore the entire department is corrupt. Even the officers who do not abuse their power such as you are corrupt if they allow the abuse to go on without trying to stop it.
2007-08-15 10:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by thanson73 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say documentation and I still say it, but for your own use, if you have spoken to your superiors document that too. Futhermore, I would ask for another partner, in fact, if they want to ignore it they would not be given the choice, but to reassign you or him, they have ways of doing that without actually tipping off the partner. If you do not do something, your right, you will be just as liable. I am retired sheriff
2007-08-15 10:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by culater 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I totally do not beleive for a second you are a cop. A real cop would not be coming on yahoo answers with this "story". Troll elsewhere.
2007-08-15 13:15:28 · answer #7 · answered by woodyhou 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would write a complant to the IA stating WHO, WHEN AND WHERE!......If they ignore it ....Write again!
If something happens you have written proof of concern!
Otherwise TELL HIM TO CHILL!
2007-08-15 10:17:21 · answer #8 · answered by LIAR-KILLER 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your department fails to act, then YOU must act...by finding a NEW department...3 words...thin blue line..!!
2007-08-18 19:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by J.I.M.M.Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋