Highway Patrol videos….want one?

[Kronos]

Does anyone have a theory about how these highway patrol video’s surfaced? I have one. A highway patrol major, who has the same last name (relative) as the current legislative black caucus "leader", along with the assistance of a few highway patrol captains (Orangeburg County) gathered as many VHS tapes their little paws can carry and passed them out like free Krispy Kreme coupons. This major was promoted to Lt. Colonel and is thought to be interim colonel until a permanent one is chosen. Lord help us all if he is chosen.

[Some Assembly required]

That theory has been much speculated but you still have to account for Joey and his band of disgruntled Troopers. Also, explain how Jake come to jump on the bandwagon. All of this started when Ralph got out of prison and seems to have died down since he returned. Please put all of the peices, or should I say feces, in place for me.

[Kronos]

Jake despised Roark for promoting Leroy T. to Captain of troop one instead of his boy Tom C. Roark wouldn’t cave to his pressure, so when an opportunity presented itself Jake jumped on the bandwagon. Not sure how Mobley fits in. (Just a thought)

[Gator]

This major was promoted to Lt. Colonel and is thought to be interim colonel until a permanent one is chosen. Lord help us all if he is chosen.


I wonder what is going to happen when the b/c gets all of the their people in place and something goes wrong. Who are they going to blame then? Due to their tunnel vision thay have declared open season on all troopers. How many careers are going to be lost and good people sit on the chopping block because the brass is so busy tring to keep their own jobs. It is a shame the Union did not take, looks like a good time for the Blue Flu.

[No to blue flu]

I wonder what is going to happen when the b/c gets all of the their people in place and something goes wrong. Who are they going to blame then? Due to their tunnel vision thay have declared open season on all troopers. How many careers are going to be lost and good people sit on the chopping block because the brass is so busy tring to keep their own jobs. It is a shame the Union did not take, looks like a good time for the Blue Flu.

Gator, I agree we need the union bill to pass in the Congress. Despite the fact that it did not, blue flu is not the answer. The public, including families of LEOs suffer. We can still react and make a change; WE HAVE TO LEARN TO STICK TOGETHER!!! Most in LE now only look out for themselves, that is why things like this happen.

[Gator]

Gator, I agree we need the union bill to pass in the Congress. Despite the fact that it did not, blue flu is not the answer. The public, including families of LEOs suffer. We can still react and make a change; WE HAVE TO LEARN TO STICK TOGETHER!!! Most in LE now only look out for themselves, that is why things like this happen.

The families and the public won't suffer but a short time because good hard working officers will leave to go to other agenices for better pay, working conditions, and better supervison. It's the agences that will suffer. Look around, it's already happening in SCHP, County SO's, City Pd's, most are going federal.

[Perfect World]

If there was a way that someone could sue and expose the way that the current leaders of the Patrol and the ones that are known to be promoted are being selected then maybe the Highway Patrol could have an effective system that promotes the most qualified people.
The current system is an ad hoc mixture of favortism, politics, gender, racial equality regardless of qualification and appearance. If you are well liked then they will overlook your ability and experience and promote you. It also helps if your father was a trooper that may have helped get some of the current leaders promoted or atleast worked with the current leaders. Knowing the right politician also helps but when your politician (J.K.) falls out of favor with the current leaders then you get passed over. This is the most dangerous way to get promoted and if the politician seeks revenge against the leaders it can lead to regime change. Gender and race are often times a factor because they promote some females who aren't qualified to avoid lawsuits and keep the feds happy. They will even promote them again when they can't handle their job and let them keep the new rank when they don't meet the criteria for the promtion in the specified time. They are also willing to promote unqualified paople over more qualified people just because the most qualified person may not have the Ken/Barbie appearance that they are looking for. Style over substance is an unwritten rule on the Highway Patrol.
None of this is to say that there isn't qualified females and minorities on the Highway Patrol in supervisory positions because there are. Race and gender based promotions are just two of the many problems that plaque the Patrols promotion policy. Even if all of the problems in the policy were fixed today it would take years to rid the Patrol of the unqualified people that have already been placed in positions of leadership.

[You Forgot]

HOw many Troopers agree to live within 30 miles of their office when they get promoted but never move. Aren't there several Kershaw supervisors and some Aiken supervisors that got promoted and never moved. If you agree to move, as a condition of a promotion, and never move then you should be demoted. I wonder how many of the Blythewood Elite drive over 30 miles, one way, every day at taxpayer expense?

[ZooFuzz]

Dash Cam Records Deputy Beating Teen

http://www.wyff4.com/news/17136655/detail.html (http://www.wyff4.com/news/17136655/detail.html)



It's not funny, I'm just glad it's not us for a change.

[BTDT]

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9136082

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A man hit by a Highway Patrol car while he ran through a Columbia apartment complex has sued in federal court.



A dashboard video shows Rucker being hit at least once as Cpl. Alexander Richardson drove over sidewalks and curbs.



This should be real interesting, Black Trooper, Black Suspect.

[fireman309]

I can't believe all this nonsense about these video tapes. If the stupid a$$ people wouldn't run from the police then everything would be alright (maybe). I mean if you run that is only showing your guilt right there in my opinion. You might be able to out run the car, but I don't think anyone, not even superman, can out run those Motorola radios, and the telephones. So pretty much its a lose lose situation. I just think that it is funny when they run. I would probably try and hit them to if I was the officer (maybe not with the front bumper), but get up beside them and open the door lol.....Well thats just my opinion...

[Kronos]

Finally a step towards justice for Trooper Garren and his family. I hope he gets his legal fees and more for what they endured. I hope he doesn’t stop with McMaster and puts his sites on Leon Howard, his band of thugs, other spineless public official and EX-Troopers. This is an opportunity for Trooper Garren to take a stand and give notice to these so-called public officials that their slander (public grandstanding) will NOT be tolerated regardless of political position. Garren, you owe it to your brother and sisters to take this fight straight to them! I’m sure the former Colonel and Director are sitting back and having a big laugh!

[Captain Worley]

I agree. I couldn't believe he had to pay his own fees.

[ZooFuzz]

I agree. I couldn't believe he had to pay his own fees.




http://www.sctroopers.org/

Legal Representation - for all Active Troopers, who are members in good standing, including internal investigations, grievance proceedings, and civil defense within the line of duty. http://www.olearylawsc.com/ (http://www.olearylawsc.com/)


According to SCTA policy "you have to be an "Active Trooper" to receive legal benefits". But, what is the first thing that they do when you get into trouble is suspend or fire you, which voids your membership and you are no longer a "Member in good standing" and hence no longer a member of the SCTA. This is the loophole they use so that they don't have to represent you. Once you are suspended, you are no longer an Active Trooper.

[anti-babble]

http://www.sctroopers.org/

Legal Representation - for all Active Troopers, who are members in good standing, including internal investigations, grievance proceedings, and civil defense within the line of duty. http://www.olearylawsc.com/ (http://www.olearylawsc.com/)




According to SCTA policy "you have to be an "Active Trooper" to receive legal benefits". But, what is the first thing that they do when you get into trouble is suspend or fire you, which voids your membership and you are no longer a "Member in good standing" and hence no longer a member of the SCTA. This is the loophole they use so that they don't have to represent you. Once you are suspended, you are no longer an Active Trooper.



You are dead wrong. The South Carolina Troopers Association, through their contract with John Oleary, represented Trooper Garren up to the point of indictment. The fact that he was suspended has nothing to do with his status at the time the incident took place. Oleary continued to represent Garren, for little or nothing. According to the articles in the paper and on the news, the amount of money (90K or so) is money that Garrens owes to pay for the expert witnesses that were called by the defense. The State Newspaper article also clarifies that the Troopers Association is one of the plaintiffs in the suit because they are entitled to recover the money that they paid out in Garren's defense.

The word Active is there to seperate them from retired Troopers.
In good standing means that their membership dues are current.
A Troopers membership is not voided when he is suspended and would not be voided if he is fired if he is greiving the termination.
The SCTA is a fraternal orginaztion that was formed by the Troopers and is governed by the Troopers. A SCTA Board Member can not hold a rank higher than 1SG. The SCTA has no authority to suspend or fire anyone. The primary mission of the SCTA is to improve the working conditions and quality of life for Troopers. that means that they are there for Troopers, like Garren, that are mistreated for political reasons.

[anti-babble]

Zoo, I tried to PM you more information about this but you have elected not to acept PM'S. You have tarnished the reputation of a fine association with you factless statement.

[ZooFuzz]

Zoo, I tried to PM you more information about this but you have elected not to acept PM'S. You have tarnished the reputation of a fine association with you factless statement.


AB, 1st, my PM is working fine and I receive any and all messages. 2nd I was one of the 1st members in 1987 and remained a member until 2000, when I needed legal representation and found out different. Expert witnesses would be covered under the "Active Trooper" clause, and I DO know that "Active Trooper" means the difference between Duty Troopers and Retired ones, and most of the "Expert" witnesses were Troopers, including the M.A.I.T. Team and OPR. If you actually worked for the Highway Patrol you would know this.

As for my tarnishing the SCTA, they did that to themselves long ago, the dues continue to go up, but the benefits do not improve, this is why Troopers everyday are not renewing their membership and joining other organizations.

[anti-babble]

Check your facts again. THe experts had to do with linear motion and stopping distance. They were civilian witnesses called to rebut the ones called by the government.

[anti-babble]

I just tried to send you another PM and it said that you didn't recieve them send me one and I will respond to you.

[Cliff]

Zoo
I tried to send you a PM, got this...



ZooFuzz has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.

[Cliff]

I think you all should kick this around "Down by the creek".
ab may need directions to get there.

[Gator]

[quote=anti-babble;89891]The State Newspaper article also clarifies that the Troopers Association is one of the plaintiffs in the suit because they are entitled to recover the money that they paid out in Garren's defense.

Don't believe everything the State prints about the SCHP. The SCTA has had John O'Leary on retainer with them for years so it would make scense for SCTA to be listed as a plaintiff to recoup some of thier losses in the past.

The fact is Garren should never had to face a bill for fees because the Attorney General should have been his repersentative right or wrong. Garren put his life on the line everyday for the public regardless of his action that night. But because the Attorney General did not want to get into a race war he played dead and let Garren take the fall.

[Gator]

Finally a step towards justice for Trooper Garren and his family. I hope he gets his legal fees and more for what they endured. I hope he doesn’t stop with McMaster and puts his sites on Leon Howard, his band of thugs, other spineless public official and EX-Troopers. This is an opportunity for Trooper Garren to take a stand and give notice to these so-called public officials that their slander (public grandstanding) will NOT be tolerated regardless of political position. Garren, you owe it to your brother and sisters to take this fight straight to them! I’m sure the former Colonel and Director are sitting back and having a big laugh!


Kronos once again you have put it out there for the Highway Patrol. I love your insight. :salute:

[Kronos]

Kronos once again you have put it out there for the Highway Patrol. I love your insight. :salute:
Thanks Gator!
Sometime you have to call it as you see it. Whatever happened to common sense? We must support those hero’s who fight in foreign streets, and likewise, we must support those hero’s who defend our streets!

[Kronos]

I heard yesterday that the Attorney General’s Office, S.C. highest prosecutor, would not defend Trooper Garren because they felt he violated the law (In so many words). Then why didn’t they charge him? Sounds like they are talking out of both sides of their mouth! :loser:

[anti-babble]

The AG thought with his brain when it came to charging him and with his checkbook when it came time to defend him.

If McMaster throws his name in the hat for Governor the next time around I will do all I can to discourage people from voting for him.

[ZooFuzz]

A state trooper seen on a dashboard video hitting a fleeing suspect with his patrol car at a Columbia apartment complex must complete about 100 hours of community service.
Federal prosecutors withdrew a misdemeanor civil rights charge today against Lance Cpl. Alexander Richardson (Bravo Mike) , who has entered a pretrial diversion program supervised by the U.S. Probation Office.
Under the program, Richardson has 18 months to complete the community service, which includes talking to community groups, school groups and possibly the highway patrol.

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<SCRIPT type=text/javascript>if ($('#story_assets').length == 0 && $('#assets_ad #yahoo_300x250_ipbtf div').length == 0) { $('#assets_ad').hide ();}</SCRIPT>Richardson can be seen on camera hitting Kevin Rucker at least once on April 28, 2007, at Columbia Garden Apartments on Plowden Road. Rucker was not injured, federal prosecutors have said.

In looking at this case it was our opinion that Mr. Richardson may have exercised poor judgment but it was our belief he did not intend to injure this individual by running over him," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin McDonald said after a brief court hearing today.
Prosecutors could reopen the case against Richardson should he fail to complete the program, but McDonald has no reason to believe that will be necessary.
Richardson remains suspended from the patrol without pay, Department of Public Safety spokesman Sid Gaulden said today.
He will not be working in law enforcement while completing the program, federal prosecutors and Richardson’s defense attorney, John O’Leary said.
"He's not in any law enforcement now, and I doubt he wants to go back in the future," O'Leary said.


Same Sh1t, Different Color, if you're going to prosucute (sp) all, then do it.

[Just Another]

I would have 2 agree on this Zoo!

[Captain Worley]

HAHA I used to work with Kevin as a lifeguard back in the eighties. Its always amusing seeing his name in the paper.

[BTDT]

A state trooper seen on a dashboard video hitting a fleeing suspect with his patrol car at a Columbia apartment complex must complete about 100 hours of community service.
Federal prosecutors withdrew a misdemeanor civil rights charge today against Lance Cpl. Alexander Richardson (Bravo Mike) , who has entered a pretrial diversion program supervised by the U.S. Probation Office.
Under the program, Richardson has 18 months to complete the community service, which includes talking to community groups, school groups and possibly the highway patrol.

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<SCRIPT type=text/javascript>if ($('#story_assets').length == 0 && $('#assets_ad #yahoo_300x250_ipbtf div').length == 0) { $('#assets_ad').hide ();}</SCRIPT>Richardson can be seen on camera hitting Kevin Rucker at least once on April 28, 2007, at Columbia Garden Apartments on Plowden Road. Rucker was not injured, federal prosecutors have said.

In looking at this case it was our opinion that Mr. Richardson may have exercised poor judgment but it was our belief he did not intend to injure this individual by running over him," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin McDonald said after a brief court hearing today.
Prosecutors could reopen the case against Richardson should he fail to complete the program, but McDonald has no reason to believe that will be necessary.
Richardson remains suspended from the patrol without pay, Department of Public Safety spokesman Sid Gaulden said today.
He will not be working in law enforcement while completing the program, federal prosecutors and Richardson’s defense attorney, John O’Leary said.
"He's not in any law enforcement now, and I doubt he wants to go back in the future," O'Leary said.


Same Sh1t, Different Color, if you're going to prosucute (sp) all, then do it.


Trooper Alexander Richardson (Bravo Mike) is performing community service, for hiting the suspect with his car a couple of time. Not to mention that he could have hit other people or a child while driving through the apartment complex.

Trooper John B. Sawyer (Whiskey Mike) will be sentenced June 10 in Charleston for kicking a suspect. The suspect in this case ran from Troopers and Deputies in a 30 mile chase and tried to run or hit several patrol vehicles.

Sentencing for ex-trooper taped kicking suspect

Sentencing has been set for a former South Carolina trooper caught on video kicking a suspect in the head after a highway chase.

Court documents filed Wednesday show John B. Sawyer will be sentenced June 10 in Charleston.
Sawyer was indicted after the state released a May 2006 video that showed him kicking Sergio Caridi in the head several times. Caridi had led officers on a 30-mile chase on Interstate 95 in a dump truck.
The New York man has sued Sawyer for using excessive force and violating his civil rights.
In January, Sawyer pleaded guilty to violating Caridi's civil rights. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
Two other troopers were charged with civil rights violations. One was acquitted, and another is performing community service.

[swampfox]

I think maybe a taser might have been a better choice for a perp resisting arrest.

[I'mJustMe]

[/color]Trooper John B. Sawyer (Whiskey Mike) will be sentenced June 10 in Charleston for kicking a suspect. The suspect in this case ran from Troopers and Deputies in a 30 mile chase and tried to run or hit several patrol vehicles.

Sawyer was indicted after the state released a May 2006 video that showed him kicking Sergio Caridi in the head several times. Caridi had led officers on a 30-mile chase on Interstate 95 in a dump truck.
The New York man has sued Sawyer for using excessive force and violating his civil rights.

ok, truth be told, Brad shouldn't have kicked the guy in the head. i know emotions run high out there and he was probably pissed b/c he had run this guy for 30 miles, but geez. 10 years?? and did this @sshole think it was ok to plow into everyone with a dump truck and put all these officers lives at risk, and the people who were just out there minding their own business? he could have killed someone. i guess he got off scott free tho. why is it always about the bad guys' rights? they are always billy-bada$$es until someone "violates their rights", then they want to be a bunch of crybabies.

[swampfox]

Probably a very high percentage of people who are arrested (including being handcuffed) claim that their civil rights were violated or else police brutality. Of course the vast majority of the time there is no validity to it. Only the worst cases even get to court. This one was pretty bad.

I believe that civil rights violations cases are handled in federal court, aren't they? That might be one reason why such long sentences are allowed. Like many laws it was meant to send a message, which is that professionals should be able to control their actions. I hope that we all expect our surgeons not to go slash-crazy when they operate on us. The courts would be very harsh on that too.

I'm sympathetic about having bad days. We all have them. There were many times while I was teaching that I thought somebody deserved a good smack, but not once did I deliver it. My desire to avoid disgrace and to hope to continue working was very strong.

[MagicOPromotion]

I have a question for any Border Patrol agents out there. Out of the seven stages of the hiring process, I have one check left until I am suppose to receive a call. My question is once you are called how long to they give you to get your affairs in order before you are suppose to report to your duty station and then the academy? I understand there is a new BP academy every two weeks. Thanks for any help.Giorn99