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Dave, let me 'splain it you.
June 26, 2011 | 02:23 AM
The law says the release is not mandatory. The MPD chooses to use the law in that way, which they can, in every single case. The article suggests that we would be better off if the MPD were forthcoming with information when there are serious problems at issue. I think it would be healthier for the force and the public if the attitude were reversed. If I were the chief, I would want the public to know that I was upholding the law and ensuring that rogue officers are rooted out of the department. Instead, they seem to have a siege mentality whenever something goes wrong. I have to think this attitude is so entrenched that the leaders cannot see how bad they look to the public. By not releasing information in serious cases, they foster rumors, speculation and general mistrust. The more incidents of criminal behavior of officers, the greater the mistrust of the fortress department. Unfortunately, the list of serious incidents keeps growing year after year.
Stuart W
Haiku
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