HPD reassigns officer critical of chase policy
KTRH-740 is reporting that HPD has reassigned officer Tom Nixon from patrol duty to desk duty, while they review Nixon's criticism of HPD's chase policy.
Houston talk radio has been buzzing about Nixon's comments for nearly 24 hours now, with many (if not most) callers supporting the officer.
Nonetheless, KTRH reports, HPD moved quickly to move Nixon off the streets while they investigate whether his comments violated department policy.
This move was entirely predictable, unfortunately. Although Chief Harold Hurtt takes ridiculous amounts of time to "review" matters that he and the mayor would prefer to ignore, criticism of the Chief and HPD brass -- no matter how valid -- must be dealt with, immediately!
Officer Nixon may well have violated HPD policy. But given the circumstances, maybe HPD's brass should give this dedicated cop a break.
I say give him a scolding, and let him get back on the streets chasing the bad guys.
And definitely appoint him to that Task Force that Chief Hurtt will no doubt form to "review" the HPD chase policy.
That's my perspective. What's yours?
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 01/19/06 05:01 PM | Houston Miscellany | Technorati | Sphere | Comments (21)
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