Gahanna Cop Got Fired For doing 149mph

[Fatbikez]

Im sure most of you already heard about the OSP and gahanna Cop who got pulled over a few months back for doing 149 on i-70

anyway heres the article. The Gahanna one got tired, OSP guy got spared.

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/08/24/trooperweb.html?sid=101

[jporter12]

The trooper only got a 5 day suspension, unpaid (surprising there!) HIS BOSS wanted him let go, but the union saved his ass. Sorry union dudes, but you do the crime, take the punishment! I could see if they were wrongfully trying to fire him, but in the end of it all, he ADMITTED to being guilty. This stuff is what gives unions a bad rap.

[jporter12]

No' date=' Detroit is what gives unions a bad rap. [/quote']

That, too!

I'm not so much anti-union. I just think they had their time, and they still are useful at times. In fact, my wife's benefits package is great, thanks to their union.

[F4iBunny]

Sucks for the guy that lost his job but...

I'll just have to remember the OHP guy's name. Let's see how many bikes he pulls over from now on!

[cmh_sprint]

I'm sure the fact that he was on disability for a back injury played into the decision as well. I heard that the BWC opened an investigation into his claim with the potential to go after the disability money he was paid.

[shittygsxr]

I'm sure the fact that he was on disability for a back injury played into the decision as well. I heard that the BWC opened an investigation into his claim with the potential to go after the disability money he was paid.

I would think that stealing from Workers Comp would have been the big issue here. I guess that is not conduct unbecoming of an officer

[MeefZah]

From the article:

"The patrol will fire him if he is cited with unbecoming conduct again within two years"

Some advice:

Time to start looking for a new job on your own terms, Jason. "Conduct unbecoming" can be anything, and it's already evident they want to fire you. Meanwhile, I'd lay low, take your dispatched calls / crashes, and write the bare minimum of citations to keep your bosses off your back. More contact with the public = more chances to get a complaint. Oh, and quit riding at 147 mph.

[John]

Thomas could not be reached for comment last night. Jim Gilbert, head of the local FOP, said Thomas is trying to decide whether to file a civil lawsuit against the city or file a grievance through the union, which would result in arbitration.

wtf douchebag? you'd arrest me for doing 147 in gahanna, but when you get popped for it, bawwww im gonna file a lawsuit...

eat a dick.

[thegame]

wtf douchebag? you'd arrest me for doing 147 in gahanna, but when you get popped for it, bawwww im gonna file a lawsuit...

eat a dick.

werd.

[jporter12]

Yeah, what's with the lawsuit crap? Take your licks, move on, and be done with it, instead of wasting the courts time being a crybaby.

[Giantxtc]

Its about time some one in the department is held to a higher standard and actually punished for their actions. Way to go Gahana Police Chief.

[jagr]

This is the guy who's been out on workers comp for MONTHS due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. AKA slipping on ice.

Make him write 100 times "I fought the law and the Law won."

It's called Justice biatch. Look it up.

[jporter12]

^^^ x100

[smashweights]

no' date=' detroit is what gives unions a bad rap. [/quote']

+97,400,000,000

[Mr Anderson]

wtf douchebag? you'd arrest me for doing 147 in gahanna, but when you get popped for it, bawwww im gonna file a lawsuit...

eat a dick.

Thats all these douchebags due now. They complain and file a suit and waste people's time.