My previous story about the Police Chief in Saratoga Springs, NY has taken some interesting turns. Local newspaper headlines report that the sexting was between 2 consenting adults having a relationship in the most modern of ways. Many are assailing Ms. Masi is the aggressor in this incident and that her sole intent is financial gain. Some blatantly call her a whore monger and that she may have established a pattern of similar conduct. This news release today shows that it just may be true. So now the assumption from people is that the Chief may possibly have been the victim of entrapment. Oh, please! Any cop with common sense would know that those kinds of things are bits of evidence that can later be used against them. No one made him do it. He freely committed a serious act of stupidity that will haunt him forever. In fact, when you meet someone on an internet dating site, you take a great deal of chances.
So now, all the usual rumors and accusations are flying haphazardly in this mid sized city famous for its horse racing.
The Chief admitted in a press conference that he made an error in judgment. Who started it doesn't really matter. He dropped his drawers in his office, took a picture of more than just his underwear and pushed the SEND button. There is no RETRIEVE button. It's out there forever now.
Hell, he's a police officer and a supervisor of 65 officers. His actions and leadership skills are questionable at best. In this city, like most of New York, civil service tests are still used to determine a person's promotional eligibility status. My personal opinion is that those tests are no true measure of a person's command capabilities, education, trustworthiness, and character.
I am not one who has staunch puritan values about anyone's sex life. In fact, to each his own. However, when public officials make poor decisions about their personal lives, it can and will reflect unfavorably on their professional life. This is certainly a case in point.
Chief Cole's boss, Public Safety Commissioner Rick Wirth, is quoted as saying, "I don't think the department will be tarnished at all." Is this guy for real? This story has not only made headlines throughout New York state, but has been shared through numerous cop blogs. It's hilariously stupid!
I am really curious to hear the opinions of police officers everywhere.
So now, all the usual rumors and accusations are flying haphazardly in this mid sized city famous for its horse racing.
The Chief admitted in a press conference that he made an error in judgment. Who started it doesn't really matter. He dropped his drawers in his office, took a picture of more than just his underwear and pushed the SEND button. There is no RETRIEVE button. It's out there forever now.
Hell, he's a police officer and a supervisor of 65 officers. His actions and leadership skills are questionable at best. In this city, like most of New York, civil service tests are still used to determine a person's promotional eligibility status. My personal opinion is that those tests are no true measure of a person's command capabilities, education, trustworthiness, and character.
I am not one who has staunch puritan values about anyone's sex life. In fact, to each his own. However, when public officials make poor decisions about their personal lives, it can and will reflect unfavorably on their professional life. This is certainly a case in point.
Chief Cole's boss, Public Safety Commissioner Rick Wirth, is quoted as saying, "I don't think the department will be tarnished at all." Is this guy for real? This story has not only made headlines throughout New York state, but has been shared through numerous cop blogs. It's hilariously stupid!
I am really curious to hear the opinions of police officers everywhere.
1 comment:
Yikes. Perhaps he can change careers and now be a porn star and make millions. I guess it is sad that public officials take the risk of exposing themselves (pun intended) when they do these types of things. Although it was to be personal and turned public, we can't do the things most people don't think twice about doing. It makes me wonder if he knew this person very well before he got into all that. I would think a great deal of trust would have to be built first. And not online. And yes, the whole department is going to be tarnished until a new scandal comes forward to take their minds off this one.
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