Brown v. Bryan

Why isnt anyone blaming the "Hus-band" for what he caused?? If he hadnt ran, none of this would have occured.

Blame lies on the Agency...hired a thug and gave him a badge. We hold a lot of power, it's up to us to adequately screen those who apply. All of the shortcomings could have been avoided easily with a backgound check.

"As displayed in this case several factors came into play. The background was one. Although eventually a mute point would this affect our hiring today?"

Never heard of a "Mute point"...perhaps because it makes no sound? More like a "Moot point."

I'm with you, DC from NC. The author of the article REALLY should consider the use of spell check, because holy crap, there were alot of mistakes! As for the dim-witted Sheriff that hired that P.O.S., he need's to consider a new carrer...possibly a field in organized crime! One doesn't have to watch the Sopranos to know that one need not worry about one's criminal history to be "hired" by an organized crime syndicate! Maybe we from NC are the only competent spellers...or the only one's picky enough to care...

King52,
Before you make an issue about spelling you should check your own response. What is a "carrer"? I think the proper spelling is "career". "A lot" is two words also, not one. Lastly, you put an apostrophe with needs. Yet another mistake. Looks like the education system in NC is a bit different from the rest of the states.

CARRER????

Now THAT is funny... Nitpicking someone's spelling when you spell like a moron! Too rich.

Wow! I'm on the job in New Jersey where it is hard to get a job as a police officer. I've never posted on this site before, but once I read this article, I though I should. For those who do not know, Jersey is more similar to another country than it is to any of the remaining 49 states, when it comes to how things are done. It is very liberal here, and strictly governed when it comes to police practices. I could not imagine someone with such an extensive criminal background to be patrolling the streets, and rousting people like this. Tell me this is an exception to what happens in the rest of the country.

This most likely would not happen here in North Carolina. candidates to our Basic Law Enforcement Training must be sponsored by a law enforcement agency and pass a background check and physical exam first. BLET lasts 4 to 6 months depending on if you go full time or part time. Once completing BLET all applicants go through an extensive background check of both criminal and civil records, references, multiple interviews with the hiring agency, and finally a comprehensive physical and psychological exam. A drug screening and firearms qualifications are next. Sheriffs applicants must score an 80 or better on the range prior to hiring. Many agencies also require a polygraph exam as well.
Oh, by the way, in my county you also must take and pass a basic knowledge test of math, reading and writing skills as well. So for the spell check anal retentive type who wonders about our educational system here in N.C., take a hike!

This is one story that the comments were better then the story.

We as cops can write some very funny stuff.