Troy Doyle IS a good leader. He was the Captain that headed the North County precinct during Ferguson. Was head of the Division of Patrol when I was hired at County. Led the Division of Special Ops. Was a liason to the jail when their was a problem there. I have worked with many North County cops and beside members in Special Ops. I have never heard a cop say a bad word about his leadership.
Brown is a great guy. A good cop that takes his craft seriously and wants to help his community. I met him when we'd handle calls on the border of our respective precinct. Always humble. Always smiling and kind to me. Trained with him, he took it seriously. Even when he was picked up into a unit, he always had a kind word when I saw him.
I hope he recovers and can get back to doing the job and being with family.
The community, at least in my exp in adjacent Jennings, has so many good people just trying to get by. It just doesn't take much to instigate and pull outsiders in that cause problems.
Mostly the media doesn't present a fair picture of anything. Anymore it's tiktok-style sound bites, and instead of the depth and nuance deserved you get "hands up don't shoot." At best they'll throw "alleged" in front of police accounts.
the NY Post is still running the 14 yo picture of Mike Brown and referring to him as unarmed. Even though evidence supports Darren Wilson's account of fighting for the gun, and if you're fighting for a gun, you've moved past unarmed.
The line that stood out to me was that he is the 8th Chief since 2014. That is an average tenure of 1.5 years. (The National Avg is about 4-5 years, depending on agency size) Perhaps someone can go back and interview all of these past Chiefs and identify the local issues that are driving this problem. Sometimes the most courageous thing a chief can do is resign or step down when they are placed in situations that test their integrity and character. Perhaps the local government will finally understand that replacing a chief, and using them as scapegoats will only work for so long. Leaders can’t affect change if they are not supported at ALL levels, that includes internally and externally. Even the best will fail when they are placed in untenable situations.
You are right. That is a lot of chiefs and we are seeing many choose to please their city leaders rather than protect their officers from destructive (and failed) policies. Especially those brought from outside. I hope Chief Doyle's message gets city hall on the side of the officers and stand up to the 'protesters.'
Troy Doyle IS a good leader. He was the Captain that headed the North County precinct during Ferguson. Was head of the Division of Patrol when I was hired at County. Led the Division of Special Ops. Was a liason to the jail when their was a problem there. I have worked with many North County cops and beside members in Special Ops. I have never heard a cop say a bad word about his leadership.
Brown is a great guy. A good cop that takes his craft seriously and wants to help his community. I met him when we'd handle calls on the border of our respective precinct. Always humble. Always smiling and kind to me. Trained with him, he took it seriously. Even when he was picked up into a unit, he always had a kind word when I saw him.
I hope he recovers and can get back to doing the job and being with family.
The community, at least in my exp in adjacent Jennings, has so many good people just trying to get by. It just doesn't take much to instigate and pull outsiders in that cause problems.
Mostly the media doesn't present a fair picture of anything. Anymore it's tiktok-style sound bites, and instead of the depth and nuance deserved you get "hands up don't shoot." At best they'll throw "alleged" in front of police accounts.
the NY Post is still running the 14 yo picture of Mike Brown and referring to him as unarmed. Even though evidence supports Darren Wilson's account of fighting for the gun, and if you're fighting for a gun, you've moved past unarmed.
Thanks Roland!
God bless the Chief who finally has the temerity to stand up to wrong and state what is allowed.
America desperately needs strong leaders who upholds the Constitution and the law.
Gosh, I hope this type of leadership trends!
Love the instinct that one man can make a difference.
if anyone wants to help Travis, there is a gofundme to help his family and with his expenses as he recovers.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ferguson-officer-travis-brown
The line that stood out to me was that he is the 8th Chief since 2014. That is an average tenure of 1.5 years. (The National Avg is about 4-5 years, depending on agency size) Perhaps someone can go back and interview all of these past Chiefs and identify the local issues that are driving this problem. Sometimes the most courageous thing a chief can do is resign or step down when they are placed in situations that test their integrity and character. Perhaps the local government will finally understand that replacing a chief, and using them as scapegoats will only work for so long. Leaders can’t affect change if they are not supported at ALL levels, that includes internally and externally. Even the best will fail when they are placed in untenable situations.
You are right. That is a lot of chiefs and we are seeing many choose to please their city leaders rather than protect their officers from destructive (and failed) policies. Especially those brought from outside. I hope Chief Doyle's message gets city hall on the side of the officers and stand up to the 'protesters.'