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Make7

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6. Many police departments have codes of conduct — for on-duty and off-duty.

Mon May 3, 2021, 03:36 PM

May 2021

Not sure what this particular jurisdiction has implemented, but here is a generic example from the International Association of Chiefs of Police:

Unbecoming conduct – Officers shall not conduct themselves in a manner, on or off duty, that:

a. Casts doubt on their integrity, honesty, moral judgment, or character;
b. Brings discredit to this agency; or
c. Impairs the agency’s efficient and effective operation.

https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Standards%20of%20Conduct%20June%202020.pdf#page=4

You may not think killing people while driving under the influence shows a lack of moral judgement or character, but I believe (especially for someone that chose to enforce the law as their career) negligent homicide indicates a failure of judgement.

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Rulez sez you gotta investigate before firing, but should be a short investigation. TreasonousBastard May 2021 #1

Very sad for everyone, mostly family. I'm sure he's in for serious punishment, but Hoyt May 2021 #2

Being a cop has nothing to do with this....he was drunk. pidge May 2021 #3

I expect cops to exhibit enough judgement to not commit crimes resulting in negligent homicide. Make7 May 2021 #4

He was off duty.....he's just a drunk and no worse than pidge May 2021 #5

Many police departments have codes of conduct — for on-duty and off-duty. Make7 May 2021 #6