| I would have to take the side of the police in the matter. Like TexKan said, they are human just like you. There are so many tests and internal affair procedures to weed out those that have the propensity to commit such acts. Regardless of what precautions are done with any organization, public or private, you will always end up with someone that just shocks the hell out of you with their actions. From Bundy being such a nice quiet neighbor, Kenneth Lay from Enron promising to ensure the employees have a secure future while ripping them off when not looking, to people pulling the stunts such as looting in Greensburg.
As far as the DCPD protecting their own or trying to cover something up, come on! This is a homicide investigation! They wouldn't make a wall of silence but instead keep away from him like the plague. If anything, it gives all the police across the nation a bad name not just in Dodge. I wouldn't doubt that the KBI took everything over just to avoid such allegations from the community. If you honestly think that the police in Dodge would cover for a murderer then you would need a reality check. Citizens demand justice and when it comes to someone that is supposed to be protecting and serving, no court is going to pity this officer if it goes to trial. In this case, perception is everything and you can be sure an example is made.  |