How would you like an MP pulling you over?
Currently in Schenectady NY there are 5 police officers facing disciplinary action or criminal charges of some sort. And the messy history of the men in blue in that town goes way back. The Schenectady Police Department employs approximately 160 sworn officers but those 5 in trouble along with the troubles of the past are giving the department a bad name. The town is small… only 60,000 and there doesn’t seem to be much trouble there except for the naughty police. Why not just get rid of them? It’s not that easy. It seems the union that they have there has made it nearly impossible to get rid of bad apples unless they can be criminally charged and convicted (which some have).The desire the “clean house” and start over is there but the union stands in the way. This has led the mayor of Schenectady to some pretty remarkable suggestions. First on the list is the possibility to merge with the county police department, or bring in the state police. But again the union would force the current long timers including any bad apples be considered for rehire first. Finally the Mayor suggested declaring Martial Law and bringing in the militia.
Currently in Schenectady NY there are 5 police officers facing disciplinary action or criminal charges of some sort. And the messy history of the men in blue in that town goes way back. The Schenectady Police Department employs approximately 160 sworn officers but those 5 in trouble along with the troubles of the past are giving the department a bad name. The town is small… only 60,000 and there doesn’t seem to be much trouble there except for the naughty police. Why not just get rid of them? It’s not that easy. It seems the union that they have there has made it nearly impossible to get rid of bad apples unless they can be criminally charged and convicted (which some have).The desire the “clean house” and start over is there but the union stands in the way. This has led the mayor of Schenectady to some pretty remarkable suggestions. First on the list is the possibility to merge with the county police department, or bring in the state police. But again the union would force the current long timers including any bad apples be considered for rehire first. Finally the Mayor suggested declaring Martial Law and bringing in the militia.
Military police.
In a regular US town not under dire emergency.
Do you remember Posse Comitatus post from last week?
Does anyone else have trouble getting a foothold on this slippery slope?
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