Maybe that's their way of improving diversity on the police force? (Reminds me of a story about a PD some years ago that wouldn't hire recruits if they tested too high on an IQ test . . . )stevie_d_64 wrote:Houston City Counsel ws recently looking into approving the lowering of standards and testing for academy applicants to fill the ranks of the police force in this city...This is a path I told my city counselperson that we better keep in check...She told me she's all over it...But there appear to be too many sold on the idea...
Not Impressed With Dallas PD
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Several have taken that approach, Hank. The one that really made the news was New London, CT, where the "too smart to be a cop" applicant sued in federal court and lost.
http://www.adversity.net/0_PoliceFireMuni/PFM_intro.htm
New London is also home to the infamous Kelo v. New London Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain.
Kevin
http://www.adversity.net/0_PoliceFireMuni/PFM_intro.htm
New London is also home to the infamous Kelo v. New London Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain.
Kevin
The response by the Dallas officer doesn't make sense to me either. I would have liked to have heard his side of the story as to how he came up with the "civil matter".
However, the DPD officer could not "supplement" an offense that did not occur in his jurisdiction. He could only supplement original DPD offenses.
What he could have done was get the service number from the individual who filed the report with Irving. Assuming he had access to a cell phone, he could have then contacted the Irving PD and asked if there was a detective or someone who could assist with the matter. If not, he probably should have told the complainant to contact the Irving detective assigned to his case and inform him or her of the latest details. He should of them typed up a Miscellaneous Information Report, which would include all of his notes regarding this matter) and provided the complainant with the DPD service number to give to the Irving Detective.
Another possibility is that he could have approached the person that had possession of the property and questioned him about it. It really wouldn't have mattered though. Possession of stolen property is not a crime and even to arrest him for theft the officer would have had to have seen the crime committed in his presence - unless it was a felony.
I'm not defending this officer's actions but there seems to be much more to this story. If you ever have dealings with a Dallas Police Officer, and don't think they were handled properly, just call that officer's substation and ask to speak with a supervisor. They should be able to shed some more light onto the matter or perhaps even take corrective action if it's warranted.
However, the DPD officer could not "supplement" an offense that did not occur in his jurisdiction. He could only supplement original DPD offenses.
What he could have done was get the service number from the individual who filed the report with Irving. Assuming he had access to a cell phone, he could have then contacted the Irving PD and asked if there was a detective or someone who could assist with the matter. If not, he probably should have told the complainant to contact the Irving detective assigned to his case and inform him or her of the latest details. He should of them typed up a Miscellaneous Information Report, which would include all of his notes regarding this matter) and provided the complainant with the DPD service number to give to the Irving Detective.
Another possibility is that he could have approached the person that had possession of the property and questioned him about it. It really wouldn't have mattered though. Possession of stolen property is not a crime and even to arrest him for theft the officer would have had to have seen the crime committed in his presence - unless it was a felony.
I'm not defending this officer's actions but there seems to be much more to this story. If you ever have dealings with a Dallas Police Officer, and don't think they were handled properly, just call that officer's substation and ask to speak with a supervisor. They should be able to shed some more light onto the matter or perhaps even take corrective action if it's warranted.
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