No one likes a cop that lies. However, arbitration is part of the employee’s due process when that person feels he/she has not been treated fairly or there are mitigating circumstances.

Your legislation is based on the assumption that the investigation is not flawed and the Sheriff/Police Chief does not have an unspoken personal agenda. I worked for Ozzie. He has always indicated you are either for me or against me. In addition to Ozzie, I have worked for Sheriff Sterk, Goldman, Erickson, and Riley. They never complained of any of the problems Ozzie does, but they followed policy procedure and progressive discipline.

Jerry Brady Retired Captain

Past president of DSA