And cops wonder why the public has lost respect for them....

[Obvious Li]

This is just precious......







Police officers have a tough job and most people appreciate what they do to keep us safe. But the seemingly endless stories of police misconduct in recent years have certainly harmed their image, especially the too-frequent episodes of excessive force.



Then there's the irritating behaviour of some officers that affect regular, generally law-abiding citizens, such as placing speed traps at the bottom of hills or unnecessary rudeness.



But an unnamed officer with the Victoria Police Department must be the leading candidate for this year's Police Pinhead of the Year Award — perhaps for the whole planet.



The officer pulled 20-year military veteran Debbi Ferguson out of a funeral procession while she was helping to escort the body of Private Steve Allen and issued her a $230 ticket for having an obscured licence plate. If anyone should understand the sacredness of a funeral procession, it's a cop.



Ferguson told CBC that at first she thought the officer pulled in behind her to assist with the cortège until he "shouted out on his microphone to pull over immediately. We were just in shock." So are we and, likely, most British Columbians.



A Victoria police spokesman called the officer's actions "regrettable" but that's hardly enough. Chief Frank Elsner, appointed chief constable at the start of this year, should use his authority to cancel the ticket and issue Ferguson a letter of apology. He should also review whether an officer with so little judgment and inability to exercise discretion should even be working as a police officer.



 

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[Anonymous]

This is just precious......







Police officers have a tough job and most people appreciate what they do to keep us safe. But the seemingly endless stories of police misconduct in recent years have certainly harmed their image, especially the too-frequent episodes of excessive force.



Then there's the irritating behaviour of some officers that affect regular, generally law-abiding citizens, such as placing speed traps at the bottom of hills or unnecessary rudeness.



But an unnamed officer with the Victoria Police Department must be the leading candidate for this year's Police Pinhead of the Year Award — perhaps for the whole planet.



The officer pulled 20-year military veteran Debbi Ferguson out of a funeral procession while she was helping to escort the body of Private Steve Allen and issued her a $230 ticket for having an obscured licence plate. If anyone should understand the sacredness of a funeral procession, it's a cop.



Ferguson told CBC that at first she thought the officer pulled in behind her to assist with the cortège until he "shouted out on his microphone to pull over immediately. We were just in shock." So are we and, likely, most British Columbians.



A Victoria police spokesman called the officer's actions "regrettable" but that's hardly enough. Chief Frank Elsner, appointed chief constable at the start of this year, should use his authority to cancel the ticket and issue Ferguson a letter of apology. He should also review whether an officer with so little judgment and inability to exercise discretion should even be working as a police officer.



 

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Oh my Obvious Li, my brother is a policeman, but I don't know what to say about this one.

 ac_wot

[Anonymous]

This is just precious......







Police officers have a tough job and most people appreciate what they do to keep us safe. But the seemingly endless stories of police misconduct in recent years have certainly harmed their image, especially the too-frequent episodes of excessive force.



Then there's the irritating behaviour of some officers that affect regular, generally law-abiding citizens, such as placing speed traps at the bottom of hills or unnecessary rudeness.



But an unnamed officer with the Victoria Police Department must be the leading candidate for this year's Police Pinhead of the Year Award — perhaps for the whole planet.



The officer pulled 20-year military veteran Debbi Ferguson out of a funeral procession while she was helping to escort the body of Private Steve Allen and issued her a $230 ticket for having an obscured licence plate. If anyone should understand the sacredness of a funeral procession, it's a cop.



Ferguson told CBC that at first she thought the officer pulled in behind her to assist with the cortège until he "shouted out on his microphone to pull over immediately. We were just in shock." So are we and, likely, most British Columbians.



A Victoria police spokesman called the officer's actions "regrettable" but that's hardly enough. Chief Frank Elsner, appointed chief constable at the start of this year, should use his authority to cancel the ticket and issue Ferguson a letter of apology. He should also review whether an officer with so little judgment and inability to exercise discretion should even be working as a police officer.



 

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Our police chief is whining to city council he needs more money to hire more officers. I guess the mortality rate in this city must be on the upswing and he does not want to miss out on the lucrative potential of funerals. ac_toofunny