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NB resident wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:52 AM:
Its frustrating to me when a law enforcement officer commits a crime because many people judge all officers by that behavior. I've worked with law enforcement officers for more than 22 years and most of them are honorable people who do a dangerous job for relatively little money. They'll tell you that they do their job because they care about their community and the people in it.
When an officer breaks the law, it should not cast a shadow on all law enforcement personnel. We would not judge all teachers by the one who molests a child or all professional athletes by the one who took a bribe.
When an officer breaks the law, it should not cast a shadow on all law enforcement personnel. We would not judge all teachers by the one who molests a child or all professional athletes by the one who took a bribe.
What a Shame wrote on Dec 19, 2008 3:38 PM:
I was told by a Coos County Sheriff's Department employee that when the case is over and the money has been stolen, or held for evidence that the S.O. tryies to get in contact with the person who it was stolen from. They will do this for one year. If no contact is made, after one year the money goes into the department fund. As far as selling evidence, they do that also but only after trying to reach the owner of the gun, rifle, etc. or whatever the evidence was. That money goes into that departments fund also. Any illegal drugs are taken to out County Dump and put into the incenerater and destroyed. Hope this information helps you all.
curious wrote on Dec 17, 2008 10:09 PM:
I just wondered if the police dept eventually keeps it, or if its returned, etc. I read a story where the curry co. sheriff sold off guns and ammo from closed cases and they were able to raise $$ for their dept. Wondered if the $$ could stay with the dept or if it went elsewhere.
K9 SUPPORTER wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:57 PM:
9 TIMES OUT OF 10, THE MONEY THAT IS IN THE EVIDENCE ROOM, IS DRUG MONEY. THEREFORE, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE USED TO BUY DOGFOOD AND MEDICAL AND SUCH IN SUPPORT OF THE K9'S IN THE COUNTY.
Fish Slayer whats wrong with you wrote on Dec 17, 2008 6:54 PM:
You are kidding right? So a man who resists arrest and gets injured due to his own poor judgement deserves to be rewarded??? I hope you are not in a position of any type to make any decisions regarding anything over a kindergarten level. I think you have smelled too much Fish droppings in your day...
NOPE wrote on Dec 17, 2008 5:31 PM:
The officer admitted to a gambling problem. No matter why they take the money it is wrong. And no, if money is in evidence, it would go to a family member, and there are strict laws on how it is to be handled. You can't just decide someone is needy and give it to them. Everyone has a different criteria for needy. I believe that most create their own neediness...
Appalled wrote on Dec 17, 2008 5:22 PM:
The money didn't go to a cancer stricken parent! It went into a slot machine at the Mill Casino
To Fishslayer wrote on Dec 17, 2008 4:59 PM:
I am not sure why it should go to him, resisting arrest doesn't deserve a reward of any kind. I feel for him and his family but he isn't owed anything and certainly his family isn't.
Tom wrote on Dec 17, 2008 4:25 PM:
It goes back to the person it belongs too. For instance if it was in the house where someone died then the family recieves it.
fishslayer wrote on Dec 17, 2008 4:20 PM:
why couldn't this money in the locker be used to provide a christmas FOR THE FAMILY OF THE GUY WITH A BROKEN NECK FROM COQUILLE. I understand the officer took the money for his sick cancer stricken parent. lets hear the facts too...
Al the Pal wrote on Dec 17, 2008 1:53 PM:
Curious:
There has never been any left over after the stealing!
There has never been any left over after the stealing!
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