He Does Know the Market

Radley Balko | 2.18.2011 3:51 PM

The top drug cop in Contra Costa, California, has been arrested for . . . selling drugs.

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hmm 14 years ago

These good men falling from grace is just proof positive we need larger budgets for police training.
The Other Kevin 14 years ago

I'm sure this was just a mistake he made in his youth, an act of poor judgement that he won't ever repeat. Plus it was done in the past, when drugs weren't as dangerous as they are today.

Did I miss anything?
1. Aresen 14 years ago
  
  You missed:
  
  1) His rights were fully respected.
  2) He will get a soft plea-bargain.
  3) He will still collect his pension.
  1. Pro Libertate 14 years ago
    
    Sounds like a scam to me.
J sub D 14 years ago

How's that War on Drugs Liberty coming along?

Have we won yet?
1. hmm as a politician (statist) 14 years ago
  
  Workin' on it, we're getting ready for a surge.
2. Paul 14 years ago
  
  This is proof of our need to work even harder to keep drugs off our streets. The allure is so powerful, it's taking down our beloved, trusted public servants.
DNS 14 years ago

The arrests have also spurred sentiments from police around the county urging the public not to distrust law enforcement for the actions of the few.

The public urges the police not to distrust the public for the actions of a few.
Tman 14 years ago

I guess now we know why Contra Costa is also drug free.
R C Dean 14 years ago

Did they shoot his dog?
1. Barely Suppressed Rage 14 years ago
  
  I'm sure they're working on it.
Barely Suppressed Rage 14 years ago

I are shocked.
duster 14 years ago

just an isolated incident. proof that the system works.

move along, people...nothing to see here...
Old Man with Candy 14 years ago

"PI Moms"?

Sound like it could be kinda hot.
Rock Action 14 years ago

Bad, bad cop. Really bad cop.
BakedPenguin 14 years ago

Since it's California, does he still get his pension?
1. R C Dean 14 years ago
  
  Screw his pension, why does he still have his job? I note that he is he on paid administrative leave vacation. PAID!
  
  Still, I don't see how he will be able to spike his pension while on paid leave, so its not like he isn't being punished, here.
Vic Mackey 14 years ago

How do these pieces of shit live with themselves?
Dave T 14 years ago

Win! He had the power to arrest his competition.
Paul 14 years ago

*yawn*
Bottes Timberland homme 14 years ago

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bottes timberland homme 14 years ago

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Thanks

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