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Cop or Not,
Get Rid of Him
NJLawman.com
Police and Law Enforcement News
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 11:50 a.m.
On Friday,
September 28th a janitor made a troubling discovery. He
found a noose hanging from a pipe in a locker room.
What made the case
even more disturbing was the fact that the locker room was in the police
station of the Hempstead Police Department in Long Island.
The “statement”
was apparently aimed at Hempstead Deputy Chief Willie Dixon who was
promoted to his current position last May. Posted near the noose were
old news stories of an incident where Dixon faced charges earlier in his
career.
Dixon later told
the press, “It’s the ultimate symbol of disgust if you know American
history, especially if you’re black. It’s a great insult.”
Because of where
the noose was hung, there is speculation that it was strung up by an
officer in response to manpower changes that Deputy Chief Dixon recently
made.
The incident is
now under investigation.
Every police
department has their share of locker room pranks and antics, however,
there is a such thing as going too far. Hanging a noose to terrorize a
black man screams beyond “going too far.” It is evil, it is hateful,
and it is criminal.
The person
responsible for this act is not one of us: he is a coward who somehow
lost or never knew the nobility of our profession.
To think that
something as cruel and menacing as this could be done by a police
officer is truly sickening. If this turns out to be the case, we hope
that the officer is dealt with accordingly beginning with his badge
being ripped from his chest.
We don’t often
write editorials like this, as there is no need. A hundred pieces
ranging from pointing out our flaws to vicious attacks are published
every day.
However, the
public should see us stand and loudly denounce this appalling act no
matter who is responsible. After all, fighting against acts just like
this is what we are about.
NJLawman.com
NJLawman.com
Police and Law Enforcement News
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 11:50 a.m.
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Very well written whoever is
responsible should be gone what a coward !!!!!
I'm a young African American male
aspiring to become a police officer and I have to say as ignorant and
ridiculous as this act is, it doesn't surprise me at all. Stuff like
this happens everyday and even though it may not happen to the extent
that this jackass chose to take things it still happens. Why does it
always have to be when someone is taking things "to far" for someone to
finally stand up and do something about it? The BS has got to stop some
time and I think this guy needs to be made an example out of. The union
should be only for those who legitimately have a right to
representation! This jackass does not and I would be ashamed to work in
that department with him if I were his fellow officers. Sad thing is
there are probably a few more officers that feel the same way he does.
No matter how you feel about someone you take an oath when you become an
officer and this guy definitely didn't listen when it was his turn to
raise that hand before god and swear to protect, serve and be there for
his fellow officers no matter what the circumstances. I thought that was
what being a police officer was all about. Isn't it....?
If the promoted officer was not
qualified or not eligible then there are better ways to make the point.
Expose the facts/evidence to an outside and independent source and let
them conduct an investigation. This act is not tolerable but then
neither are "career climbers" who are promoted for reasons other than
being the best man or woman. The first responders will always the
backbone of law enforcement.
We must never forget we are not black,
white, red, nor yellow...We are Blue.
As a minority and police officer I
take offense that some asshole doesn't have the balls to step up to
their superiors and advise them of any problems at work. At work if I
have any problem with someone in my squad or in my upper chain of
command I voice the problem rather than act like a child.. Man up .
Excellent editorial and although I
also find this act despicable, the sad and simple fact of the matter is
that if the culprit is a union member, he more than likely will retain
his employment...even though he is no better than any other suspect that
he has slapped cuffs on in his career.
Memo to the "prankster": If you have a problem with someone, man up and
confront them and hash it out. If that is not a possibility, then suck
it up and drive on and move on with your life. Also, your Deputy Chief
is going to find this whole thing just "hilarious" as he will be
laughing all the way to the bank when he gets done suing your department
and you for civil rights violations and ethnic intimidation.
Hope you are proud of yourself for blighting the face of law enforcement
with yet another black eye and bringing shame on your department and
community.
Sgt. J. Kurtz
Independence Police, Ohio
I am happy to see that some people
still stand for truth, justice, and equality for all. I have never been
prouder of posting on NJLawman.com
Take care of your dirty laundry in
house! No good comes from the media circus! Grow up!
As an officer especially being a black
officer I found it to be very insulting to our profession that these
types of things are happening. I pray for every minority that this
officer( if determined to be an officer) encounters. How many times
while making an arrest has this officer going beyond the normal scope of
this duties just because of the skin or ethnic background of the person
he or she is arresting. God bless you in weeding out this scum.
The nobility and integrity of this
profession must be maintained at all costs. Loyalty above all else,
except honor, guess this person forgot that
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