Cops busted for playing golf on the clock
Car 54, where are you?
Uh, on the back nine.
That's how the radio call might have gone last month in Hernando, Miss., when three of the town's highest-ranking police officers got busted for playing golf on the clock. This week they got their punishment: demotions and suspension without pay, according to WREG-TV.
One of the officers was Assistant Police Chief Shane Ellis. " I did
wrong. My parents raised me to take responsibility and that's what I
did. I understand the board's position and I'll take the punishment."
For three hours the Hernando City Council held an executive session to
decide the fate of Ellis and Lt. Charlie Terry and Lt. Roger Swatzyna.
Mayor Chip Johnson wouldn't discuss what happened behind closed door
saying, "There were personell issues that were discussed we can't talk
about because of state law."
When asked what ultimately lead to the council's decision, Mayor
Johnson said, " I think the nail in the coffin was everyone, including
the officers, knew it was wrong. So the aldermen made the decision on
how to correct that."
At least we know where the safest place in Mississippi is.
Posted by: Larry | Mar 5, 2009 1:01:23 PM
They were probably assisting OJ in his search for the real killer.
Posted by: Joe | Mar 4, 2009 10:53:33 PM
Better than Donuts