Smoking Gun Reporting: Deputy who fired gun instead of taser was investigated in 2009

[kpete]

very troubling new info from 2009 here:

CBS News learned that in 2009, the Tulsa Sheriff's Office launched an internal investigation to find out if Bates received special treatment during training and while working as a reserve deputy. They also investigated whether supervisors pressured training officers on Bates' behalf.

The investigation concluded Bates' training was questionable and that he was given preferential treatment.

The investigation found that deputies voiced concerns about Bates' behavior in the field, almost from the very beginning. Bates reportedly used his personal car while on duty and made unauthorized vehicle stops. When confronted Bates said that he could do what he wanted, and that anyone who had a problem with him should go see the sheriff.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tulsa-sheriffs-office-had-investigated-robert-bates-in-2009/

[leveymg]

1. Pattern and practice of corruption and lack of supervision of Bates. Huge civil liability for TPD.

What is it with Oklahoma cities and their police?

[spanone]

2. k&r...

[Romeo.lima333]

3. kr-i thought the guy being arrested was already subdude when barney fife went in and said let me

taze him