It is my understanding that several of the 18 complaints against the Minneapolis officer resulted in commendations for his actions. Thus, the fact that someone complains is not a valid reason to allow unrestricted access to personal records. A general record of any disciplinary actions might be reasonable but allowing access to complete records of any complaints is, in my opinion, a violation of the employee’s rights, which I don’t think would be tolerated in any other field of endeavor. I wonder if we have degenerated into blaming the police for what is wrong with our society today, where seemingly almost anything is allowable without consequences for the individual? I think the recent failure of courts to punish lawbreakers in some of these race riots is a good example of that hands-off policy which, in my opinion, invalidates the police function.
It is my understanding that several of the 18 complaints against the Minneapolis officer resulted in commendations for his actions. Thus, the fact that someone complains is not a valid reason to allow unrestricted access to personal records. A general record of any disciplinary actions might be reasonable but allowing access to complete records of any complaints is, in my opinion, a violation of the employee’s rights, which I don’t think would be tolerated in any other field of endeavor. I wonder if we have degenerated into blaming the police for what is wrong with our society today, where seemingly almost anything is allowable without consequences for the individual? I think the recent failure of courts to punish lawbreakers in some of these race riots is a good example of that hands-off policy which, in my opinion, invalidates the police function.
Maryland lawmaker says a union fired him over his push for police reform
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