[Bob]

Based upon media reports and other accounts I've heard, I agree that he probably shouldn't be a cop. However, he deserves due process just as everyone else does.

If a firefighter in a union shop gets canned for being a jackwagon, he usually has the right to appeal. If a teacher in a union shop gets canned for being an idiot, they too usually have the right to appeal.

The department signed an agreement with the union that determines how these things are handled. The fact that his own union speaks volumes. At this point, it's really only a matter of formality.

 

[Bob]

Indeed he does. He deserves due process... to account for the crimes he committed.

He's not getting it though, as no charges were filed.

because the "victim" never filed the charges. Ohio doesn't allow a police officer to file misdemeanor charges unless the event was witnessed by said police officer. Since the police officer in question and his partner were a party to the incident, the "victim" is the only person left.

And since he was "having a roadside conversation" with a known prostitute and a known drug dealer, that's probably a can of worms he didn't want to open.

 

[Bob]

?????

The events were witnessed half way around the world already. ... you tube alone says: 887,206

And if the "victim" were to file a misdemeanor complaint, the YouTube video probably would have helped him be victorious in court.

 

[Bob]

I know cops go though a lot of **** but in this one I have to say the cop abused his position. The guy didn't look that brigth to be honest but he kept his cool during the entire deal.

I won't for a second dispute that the cop was out of line. Nor will I dispute that he MAY have committed a criminal offense. Nor will I dispute that he probably doesn't have the proper demeanor for the job. I don't know Ohio's laws well, and I don't know what was going on in the guy's head.

But in order for him to face criminal charges, the victim in the case would have had to initiate the process. For whatever reason, he failed to do so. To blame the police for not holding the police accountable is completely incorrect in this case. It was clearly the citizen's obligation to hold the police accountable.

And since the satute of limitations has expired, it's a moot point anyway.

 

[Bob]

You know what, OTR? You're right. You're always right.