When men and women join the police force, they know they’re entering a dangerous profession. When a police officer is killed in the line of duty, there are parades that are miles long, accolades that last for hours, politicians in attendance and full media coverage.
Swift and severe punishment is demanded of the offender. Apparently, an ordinary citizen who is guilty of being drunk and disorderly can be killed by a policeman with no prison time for the officer.
Had Troy Meade followed correct police procedure, the worst that could have occurred would have been a demolished patrol vehicle. To top it off, except for one officer who was at the scene of the shooting, it appears many police officers will support “one of their own” even in this extreme and blatant disregard of human life.
Officer Klocker, who was at the scene and believes the shooting was unjustified, is depicted as the villain by the police department and the city for ratting out a member of “the brotherhood.”
Troy Meade will probably be back on the job after all this blows over and will retire with full benefits, all on the taxpayer’s dime.
I hope the family of Niles Meservey wins its multi-million-dollar lawsuit. Sure, it will cost the taxpayer, of which I am one. Justice does not come without resolve!
Shirley Major
Everett
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