I agree with you Evelyn. That was totally an abuse of power, and it's legal. To make matters worse they all defend themselves and stand in solidarity with their "brothers/sisters"
when one of them gets into hot water, hiding behind their union like children instead of responsible men and women who are officers of the law. It's unfortunate, but we have more cowardly police officers than heroes out there with no leadership. I hope this poor guy gets a break.
Posted by Anonymous to Our Town and Its Business at 17 November 2017 at 14:47
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The racing charge was dismissed. Impound fees for the car $565.... because of the racing charge
Two long trips had to be made. One to bring him home when his car and licence were taken from him ....because of the racing charge. The second was to collect the car.
Legal fees brought the financial outlay to $2,200. with more to go.
A week of employment lost and a donation to the cancer society to get an immediate decision
from the hearing.
A fine was imposed and demerit points for speeding.
THAT'S NOT THE COMPLAINT REGISTERED HERE.
I AM STANDING HERE. I'M NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY.
The complaint is, a police officer deliberately and wilfully laid a false charge .
He was not called to account.
A wrongful charge dismissed is not a correction.
An abuse of authority occurred with intention to harm.
Huge resources are expended by police departments to promote public support.
York Regional Police have a motto " TO SERVE AND PROTECT"
Respect for law and order is imperative. Public support is essential for police to do their job.
Many officers are everything and more, we could want them to be.
Too many are not. Unfortunately, their abuse of authority is countenanced by the rest.
Good judgement and common sense are not common. Not among police forces and not on
court benches and not in government circles.
Our young citizen learned two lessons. The first is financial. He will recover.
The second, equally important in my view, is not to trust the police. Will society recover?
I don't believe anyone can argue that's a good outcome.
Twenty-odd years ago, we had a chance to be different. YR Police Association made sure it didn't happen.
We're living in a different world now. We have the Internet.
It would be better if needed changes were made within the institution.
I doubt that's going to happen.
I think it's going to get messy.
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Another vehicle doesn't need to be involved for a charge of racing to be laid. As of a decade ago, driving at least 50 kmh over the posted speed limit can result in a racing/stunt charge. It sounds like your subject was justifiably charged, and that your ire is misplaced.
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