i must preface that everything enclosed in this post and any subsequent replies (collectively the ‘topic’) are representative of my and my views alone and not that of any of my employees, associates, or any other entity or agency, unless explicitly stated otherwise
dpsgate 2
2 fast 2 furious
a tale of how the dps administration is STILL incompetent, or corrupt, or both
Funny isn’t it how this is only the second time involving me, PSBs (on me), and the public safety reform act. Haven’t seen the previous chapter? Well my friend it’s here; a fun tale of incompetence in the DPS administration, suitable for all ages.
Looking for a TLDR? Read the conclusion.
Chapter 1
Just a bill, only a bill
The Public Safety Reform Act. Originally written way back when at the start of the year, but put on hold after the election, with Governor DyingSym pinky promising to congress that DPS would be controlled. The PSRA was given some touching up and proposed for-realsies recently in response to the wave of PSBs and general misuse of DPS power.
The DPS Inquest was also established with the purpose of questioning DPS officials on nature. Kamraxn was the first official, issued a summons, which he fiercely fought against and to date has still declined to attend. The inquest, charged with the question ‘is DPS corrupt’, has since been dissolved in light of recent events.
The Governor also veto’d the Select Committees Act, which would have given Congress a way to legally compel department heads and the Governor to have to explain their actions when suspicions are raised about their legality.
Telling when a Secretary refuses to say their department isn’t corrupt and a Governor then vetos legitimate checks and balances on his power.
Chapter 2
Sussy arrest uwu
KAREEM2610 was detained for failure to comply, I had no intentions of arresting him at the time but wanted to demonstrate what another officer could have done, as an act to remind him to maybe please try not to break the law (something I’ve done with actual legals who’ve broken the law by mistake before). Asking him to flip a coin was a joke; no coin was actually flipped.
Kareem was signalled to pull over, he stopped in the middle of the road, and acknowleged but did not comply with several W/D signals (which he confirmed in an interview under oath he did know meant to pull over). This necessitated him being removed from the vehicle via the Baton and detained via handcuffs, both legal as I had reasonable suspicion he had committed a crime.
Subsequent to remarks made by him in fs gen on the situation, I concluded that he had not learned his lesson and arrest was necessary. I instructed him to join v2 and detained him for questioning, which ended in his arrest.
Chapter 3
dps bad
KAREEM2610 complained about the situation to DPS. 1superchris2 (who, lets not forget, doxxed someone and got a strike) was originally assigned as the investigator, before being reassigned to DELTAFOX91, and then hxppyteddyy (whom is not employed by DPS, by law). Teddy conducted the investigation, giving less than 24 hours to respond, and closing the interview as ‘non-compliant’ because I responded less than 3 minutes after the deadline (note that I had already responded when he closed the interview).
Let’s review the reasons for the PSB:
- Article 1 § 1 (Violation of Criminal Statute)
- The criminal statute violated is not specified, but appears to be the use of force against Kareem (which was lawful and justified)
- Article 1 § 2 (Violations of the Constitution or the Bill of Rights)
- The violations of const/BOR are not stated
- Article 1 § 3 (Violations of Civil Law)
- Presumably false arrest, which is for a court to decide under due process. We love a little extrajudicial (and illegal) punishment.
- Article 1 § 4 (Immaturity, Unprofessionalism, or Misrepresentation of the State or County whilst in the Line of Duty)
- Immaturity is a stretch but the only one that arguably applies. Even still, not worthy of a PSB.
- Article 1 § 6 (Violation of POST Oath)
- The sections of the oath violated are not stated.
- Article 1 § 8 (Ineptitude)
- Bit of a stretch innit :’)
- Article 2 § 1 (Targeting, bullying, or harassment)
- Enforcing the law is now targeting:tm:
- Article 2 § 3 (Violations of department policy)
- The policy in question is not stated.
- Article 2 § 6 (Excessive Force)
- Batoning a flight-risk suspect out a vehicle is now excessive force:tm:
- Article 4 § 7 (General Article)
- Not really applicable, stretch to say that my actions bought SCSO into disrepute.
And let’s not forget… this investigation was entirely done by the Governor, independent to DPS. The PSB, revoke, and ‘referral to DOJ’ were all at the order of the Governor, as confirmed by DPS itself, with no indication as to if DPS or anyone within was consulted.
Chapter 4
conclusion
This is a blatant misuse of his power by the Governor, an executive overstep, to investigate a county employee for matters not of concern to DPS, and to issue the harshest possible punishment, as a political assassination.
As I described the last time I wrote one of these, DPS is a very important and powerful department. It is critical that the public, and our elected officials, maintain tight oversight of it, and that we - as citizens - speak out when something fishy is going on.
While many in this community may dislike me or cast doubt upon my actions, that is no excuse for the Governor’s corruption (and I say that in the literal and criminal sense) and I hope that everyone can see, clear as day, how the actions undertaken here are reprehensible.
With all said and done, I believe the following should occur:
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Kamraxn to explain his decision to enact the PSB without issue. And if he doesn’t want to explain how his department isn’t corrupt this time, to resign or be removed.
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hxppyteddyy to do the right thing and admit his misdeeds, or to be impeached for misconduct and corruption.
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Congress to pass both the Public Safety Reform Act and the Select Committees Act to prevent future misuses of DPS and other government power.
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Citizens’ right to recall government officials (currently members of congress) to be extended to the Office of Governor.