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Judge won't dismiss case against Taylorsville officer

Tables Have Turned | 11:53 a.m. July 20, 2008

Sadly, there are too many police officers who are so arrogant because of the badge they're wearing.

I think if this officer is found to be negligent, he needs to set the example amongst other officers that they're certainly not immune and not above the law.

If this accident was caused by an civilian, it would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, and police officers aren't and should not be protected by their badges.

I appreciate officers when they do their duty, as long as it's with respect, with honor and integrity.

What I'd like for the message be known at this trial is for officers to know, they can just as much sit on the defense table as those they arrest.

Otherwise, absolute power, corrupt absolutely.

Glad | 3:27 p.m. July 20, 2008

Im happy this judge wont dismiss this case... too many fatal car wrecks have come about when another offier is in need of extra help.. there should be an example of standards set when police offers are in the wrong...most times its easlily over looked because they work for the city... how do you think the family of this man who was killed feels... oh its ok he was just doing his job????

Hey "Tables Have Turned" | 12:06 a.m. July 21, 2008

You appreciate officers "when they do their duty, as long as it's with respect honor and integrity". The officer was doing exactly that.

This case should be dismissed, not because it was a cop that got in this accident, but because there is not legal basis for a case. I've been a cop for 27 years, at the command level for about half that time, and was once the commander of the Internal Affairs Unit.

Everyone needs to understand and accept that some things police officers do are dangerous. Officers cannot make split second decisions with all the facts that we have laid out nicely for us the next day.

This officer did not violate state law or policy. He was operating with lights and siren. The man in the other car was texting on his cell phone, and was under the influence of a prescription drug at the time of the accident. He also turned left in front of the on-coming cruiser. The fault is on his side.

Start supporting the police instead of tearing them down if you want to "appreciate them when they do their jobs with respect, honor and integrity".

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