It would have been encouraging to see such an outpour from the MPA when Memphis was being listed as one of the most dangerous cities in America. Instead they come out in mass support of nine officers who were caught not doing their jobs. One gives credence to the other. When they say "relieved of duty," that's misleading. They were only suspended with pay temporarily. The rookie went back to work the same day, the others will be returning shortly. That doesn't seem like much of a punishment in my opinion. But that's in their contract though. We have the police union to thank for that. Like Chief Godwin said "the citizens should be upset that the officers were caught neglecting their duty."
This is just an underhanded attempt to undermine this administration. Not just that of Chief Godwin, but that of Mayor Herenton as well. The aim is to control from within. The one who's show where this whole thing started (Mike Flemming) gave it away yesterday. He said this ultimately falls at the feet of the Mayor. Where did that come from? I do think this action may have been over the top. The opportunity presented itself. Based on what's going on right now, there may be a need to clamp down. The MPA supported Carol Chumney for Mayor of Memphis. It's just as much about her losing, as it is about Lt. Hulley winning. The banker can't side with the beggar, he'll give all the money away. I agree with the chief.
Another issue has come up calling Chief Godwin's leadership into question. A black police officer has been fired and rehired after a civil service appeal. Problem is Godwin doesn't want him back in the field. I think it's just a matter of the chief exercising his full authority within the law. Obviously he knows something that we don't. The court's order said he had to give the officers job back, not that he had to allow him back on the street.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting that the MPA nor the MBPA has got involved in this. Last week the Memphis police were everywhere trying to justify the actions of officers caught not doing their job. It would seem if this guy is in the right, they should be behind him. I can't honestly say the MBPA said anything.The party involved is the only one I've heard say that they were supporting him.
There are several unanswered questions that need to be cleared up. Based on what I've heard so far, I agree with the chief.
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