Cop Gifts KY Jelly to Suspect

[TheGrey]

This just happened in my moms neighborhood...more bad public relations.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/cr...6GHwfzgGLONcP/

I'm still waitng for you to explain to me what I just don't get about the OP.

Your o-so-subtle attempts to make it seem like cops are bad because of the KY incident, followed by this tragic situation are not only ill-advised on this forum, but they're starting to piss me off. Stirring the pot with what you think are clever posts is one thing. Painting law enforcement officers with a broad brush because of one acts in a way YOU deem unprofessional is another.

Before I continue, tell me this: are YOU a law enforcement officer? If not, does your career choice put your life and possibly your loved ones at risk?

[hurley842002]

I'm still waitng for you to explain to me what I just don't get about the OP.

Your o-so-subtle attempts to make it seem like cops are bad because of the KY incident, followed by this tragic situation are not only ill-advised on this forum, but they're starting to piss me off. Stirring the pot with what you think are clever posts is one thing. Painting law enforcement officers with a broad brush because of one acts in a way YOU deem unprofessional is another.

Before I continue, tell me this: are YOU a law enforcement officer? If not, does your career choice put your life and possibly your loved ones at risk?

He's been a long standing anti police member, I'd not waste my time.

[Irving]

Allow me to explain for everyone.

Police officers aren't supposed to act like that in the public eye. He's a real life person, and his emotional response is understandable, and in this case even applauded by many. Regardless, I'm sure it's against department policy and he'll probably get a light slap on the wrist. Taken at face value, it is not something that looks good to the public, which is why there are such policies in the first place.

It's pretty much exactly the same situation as the interaction between TheGrey and BushMasterBoy concerning the post pointing out where the officer's professionalism faltered. As TheGrey is a person, everyone can understand her empathy for the officer's situation, so even though her emotional outburst toward members pointing out facts looks bad, since it mostly does not affect her ability to do her job as a moderator, everyone will likely understand and move on with their lives.

That's what would happen in a situation where leaders are able to remove themselves from a discussion with charged emotions. We'll see what really happens though.

[flogger]

10 to 1 the ACLU already has lawyers on this.

[Mazin]

This just happened in my moms neighborhood...more bad public relations.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/cr...6GHwfzgGLONcP/

Domestic....nice try

[BushMasterBoy]

Cop in uniform kills girlfriend. Bad image. Cop in court promoting extra judicial punishment, still makes LE look bad. Forum members promoting extra judicial punishment makes me look bad. I'll pass on anymore discussions in this thread.

[cstone]

I'll pass on anymore discussions in this thread.

Excellent choice. Let me help you with that.

[Mazin]

Cop in uniform kills girlfriend. Bad image. Cop in court promoting extra judicial punishment, still makes LE look bad. Forum members promoting extra judicial punishment makes me look bad. I'll pass on anymore discussions in this thread.

That's not what makes you look bad it's the trolling of every damn thread with your attention wanting post.

[theGinsue]

Cop in uniform kills girlfriend. Bad image. Cop in court promoting extra judicial punishment, still makes LE look bad. Forum members promoting extra judicial punishment makes me look bad. I'll pass on anymore discussions in this thread.

I know this thread is locked and my commenting now is taking advantage of liberties not available to the general membership. Because the quoted comment above chaps my ass so badly I'm exercising a little RHIP.

NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE - either the cop in the courtroom nor members of this site were "promoting extra judicial punishment" for this convict. The members of this site as well as the officer involved understand the reality of what occurs in prison. While it isn't pretty it is a REALITY. The officers actions in court were made to paint a clear picture of what that reality is for the convict who chose his actions especially poorly. I still believe that the presentation of KY jelly as a "gift" to the convict, in court, (even though the convict will never actually be able to take it with him) is a grim reminder to the convict and a warning to others that very bad things happen to people in prison and they are all due part & parcel to the poor choices one makes.