01-26-2022, 07:33 PM
When I worked by-law, I attended and testified many times. It was always instilled in me from when I started my career in Law Enforcement, that you never lie in the courtroom. If you get caught in a fib, even one time, your credibility will be shot forever... and the JP's (and Judges) talk among themselves.
I get paid, win or lose in court... and there were many defendants who bold face lied to the courts. Some got off with it, some were caught lying. To me it didn't matter... I give my evidence, and the courts make a decision.
I live by this to this day. Maybe a drug/firearms dealer/importer will get off... Not my concern... at least the stuff I got was kept off the streets. I don't get paid in court victories.
Every job has bad apples. Are there crooked/lazy cops? Yes. Are they majority, I'd say no. Should they be dealt with? Absolutely.
Just because I have a badge on my hip, I'd appreciate not being assumed as corrupt. Most of us actually care about this community, and do our jobs for the right reason, and the right way.
Coke
I get paid, win or lose in court... and there were many defendants who bold face lied to the courts. Some got off with it, some were caught lying. To me it didn't matter... I give my evidence, and the courts make a decision.
I live by this to this day. Maybe a drug/firearms dealer/importer will get off... Not my concern... at least the stuff I got was kept off the streets. I don't get paid in court victories.
Every job has bad apples. Are there crooked/lazy cops? Yes. Are they majority, I'd say no. Should they be dealt with? Absolutely.
Just because I have a badge on my hip, I'd appreciate not being assumed as corrupt. Most of us actually care about this community, and do our jobs for the right reason, and the right way.
Coke