Police Officers Become Lobbyists? Is That Legal?

[greenbuddha]

US HI: Editorial: Since When Is Lobbying Part of Police Job

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Pubdate: Sat, 19 Feb 2011

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)

Copyright: 2011 Star Advertiser

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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154

Cited: Kauai police http://www.kauai.gov....aspx?tabid=298

Cited: Maui Police http://www.co.maui.h...ex.aspx?NID=122

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SINCE WHEN IS LOBBYING PART OF POLICE JOB DUTIES?

 

Hmmm, police officers engaging in politicking for laws that they are charged with enforcing - interesting.

 

On Kauai, the police department and prosecutor's office yesterday joined with the Kauai County Anti-Drug Program in a public rally against efforts to liberalize the state's marijuana laws. On Monday, uniformed police on Maui distributed leaflets at Walmart arguing against medical marijuana and efforts to decriminalize or legalize the drug. Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta explained that he thinks such legislation sends "the wrong message to the youth."

 

Such statements can be debated, but should the rank-and-file paid by the public to enforce laws objectively be the ones involved in the debate - and in their official capacity, on the clock?

 

Testifying before legislative committees as to the effect such laws might have on police operations seems reasonable, especially by the higher-ups, but is lobbyist/advocate part of the oath to protect and serve?

MAP posted-by: Richard Lake

[Kingdiamond]

Its called brainwashing we are all suppose to conform to what law enforcement thinks is right or our kids will suffer.