Clark: Spokane Cop Salute Wrong

Might I suggest some much-needed reading? The 447-page policy manual that spells out what it takes to be a law enforcer in Spokane, to be specific. I’m talking to you – the 50 or so cops – who disgraced yourselves Friday morning in a downtown federal courtroom. “Present arms!” one of them barked. The defiant herd snapped into a unison salute as their fallen felonious colleague Karl Thompson was led from the courtroom and into custody, right where he belongs. One observer suggested that the salute reminded him of a gang sign being flashed to a fellow banger. It fits/ Doug Clark , SR. More here.

Question: Did Spokane police officers cause irreparable damage to the image of their department by defiantly saluting officer Karl Thompson as he was being led out of the courtroom to jail last week?