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A recent story made me wonder. If someone is a member here, LEO or otherwise and are convicted of a felony or certain violent or other notable misdemeanors, should the PL staff close their accounts? I say yes but was curious what others thought.

Yep. LEOs should have their status revoked and accounts permanently sanctioned. And what DFrost said for civillians. Hi KSP!

Isn't she already sanctioned?

yep.....she has been sancationed by Sarge

She hasn't been convicted, she has some real problems that need med attention, but, to be abandoned by all you guys.........she may have a lot to say about what happened.........I just don't know.  However, people who are convicted with badges, should never be able to post a badge again........IMO. 

jlu492 says ...

I think KSP was talking more in the hypothetical. I would guess her account was only temporarily sanctioned pending outcome of the case or her status. She was one of my friends, and I certainly hope there is some other explantion. Like I said in another thread, I can only hope for the best for her as well as all those involved.

^5

Wow. I am slow. I just found out this person was a PL member.

bfriskey says ...

I don't know the person, I don't know the history. I DO know that if I were accused of something I would feel quite angry if my 'fellow' workers did NOT give me an opportunity to make my case. I also believe that PL should NOT become a forum for defense strategies for those who are guilty of felonies etc.. But how do we know until the court  is finished. I think that before a sanction, the accused should have the opportunity to post a 1 paragraph explanation and then freeze the account form preventing an ongoing forum pending disposition of the courts, all happy  all given an opportunity to defend themselves.

As it's been stated time and time again, we must live by a high standard, this , I believe, accomplishes all goals. Just think, she is PROVEN innocent, what do you say when you see her the next time ? Gee sorry, I thought you were guilty ? Or better yet, I was there for you , you knew that RIGHT? ALL BS, my saying for LEO's is SUPPORT YOUR BROTHER UNTIL YOU CAN'T..IT means that we give them the benefit of the doubt until all doubt is removed !!!! Has that happened here ????

 

 

While a specific situation may have brought this particular question to light, no one was bailing on anyone. I don't see anywhere a person is being dumped, dumped on or abandoned.  The question was: " If someone is a member here, LEO or otherwise and are convicted of a felony or certain violent or other notable misdemeanors, should the PL staff close their accounts?"

If CONVICTED ,,, YES... I guess I missed that at the first reading ?Sorry.

It is the job of the courts. LEO's are enforcement, sometimes it hurts, sometimes(most of the time) it's rewarding. It still stands, if we don't hold ourselves to a standard, how can we hold others to that standard ? If we don't believe in the legal system, how can we hold others accountable to the same system ? No doubt, Ramos and Compeon got a raw deal and were releases w/o a full pardon (stinks) but they finally had THEIR day and should ( in theory be re instated). I don't know of anyone who feels otherwise.

The dispatcher in question has had her account suspended.

I agree let's see what the courts do before passing judgement.

I think that anyone that has been convicted of a felony and is on the site should be sanctioned or suspended.

I think those w/ known convictions should not be here.  However this is public website and I don't think anyone should doing backgrounds on anyone else.  Just if it becomes known through the media or others means.  It would potentially bring undue embarssment to PL if known felons are members.  Not to mention many agencies have polices about associating with known felons/offenders.  Would being on a website count as associating?  I don't know.  If so then many of the LEO's would be force to leave then it would be renamed CROOKLINK then Lulu would be alone w/ the known felons and the sheep.  Sorry, I had to add to the Lulu sheep crack the temptation was too great.

DET_UNCLESAM says ...

What is the basis, reason for this question??

If a non-leo has had a minor misdemeanor charge in their lifetime but is turning their life around, you're saying should be banned from PL?

That's silly.

 

I dont think you entirely get what he is asking.

tonyboyum says ...

We need to take each case one by one,  Lets remember she has not been convicted Yet so like any Job Suspended till the out come, Then it will be Sarges call but remember each case has a story remember we had another Brother here who was Convicted because of a  accident at home Never his fault  and who is a great friend to many here,  so if we Ban any Felony all will I think you get the Point,  I do not know her case But if they just went out and Burned a Place down then Yes but if they left the pan on the stove just an example,  But KSP494 Has made a good Point If someone just plan out commits a crime then well they need to be gone but remember not by Accident or an officer getting convicted by politics like our Border Patrol brothers that went to jail for shooting a Moron in the a@% who really deserved it  So again Case by case would be the best bet.

I concur.

Don't we have a member that due to a HORRIBLE accident, lost his LEO status, his job and his family? I personally don't think he should be kicked off the site because of that. ( you old timers know who I'm talking about)

yes do you really want a convicted felons input on anything??? They had there chance to speak in court.....