Support local officers

Sun., Nov. 13, 2011

I never do this, but here goes. I think that if I was an active policeman for the city of Spokane, I would be inclined to resign from the department at this point. I would at least be very, very careful when at work. Probably not even get out of my patrol car unless it was on fire.

I would not chase anyone or draw my gun or baton or do anything that the FBI might investigate. I would be sick as often as possible. Take as many vacation and holidays off that I could and retire as soon as possible.

I think the city of Spokane is getting what it deserves by not fully supporting this man and the department.

Don Zeller

Chewelah, Wash.

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