I would have never resigned.

[MaggieD]

I can't come up with any scenario in which I would have resigned my position as a cop in the Ferguson police department. I think it was a big mistake and can't imagine what went on behind the scenes to make this happen. Surely, unless wrong-doing is proven, no cop is left twisting in the wind to pay his own legal fees and answer to a criminal and civil trial without the help of his employer. If that's true, were I a law enforcement officer, I would resign immediately.

In real estate, one carries something called errors and omissions insurance whereby a Realtor will be protected and defended to the limits of the policy against noncriminal actions. Do cops have the same kind of coverage? Never heard of it myself.

A desk job, a paycheck and patience was the answer. Where's he going to get a job? I think he's ruined no matter WHAT happens.

Anyone have any speculation as to why Wilson did it?

 

[lizzie]

God only knows why he did it. I wouldn't be surprised if he were in fear of his life.

 

[Ikari]

I can't come up with any scenario in which I would have resigned my position as a cop in the Ferguson police department. I think it was a big mistake and can't imagine what went on behind the scenes to make this happen. Surely, unless wrong-doing is proven, no cop is left twisting in the wind to pay his own legal fees and answer to a criminal and civil trial without the help of his employer. If that's true, were I a law enforcement officer, I would resign immediately.

In real estate, one carries something called errors and omissions insurance whereby a Realtor will be protected and defended to the limits of the policy against noncriminal actions. Do cops have the same kind of coverage? Never heard of it myself.

A desk job, a paycheck and patience was the answer. Where's he going to get a job? I think he's ruined no matter WHAT happens.

Anyone have any speculation as to why Wilson did it?

No real clue, he's not ruined though. First off I think he got several hundred thousands of dollars in donations. Secondly, he won't have a hard time finding a new job in another precinct or other security type job. Those folk consider him as having been sold down the river and will make special point to help him out.

 

[Lutherf]

I can't come up with any scenario in which I would have resigned my position as a cop in the Ferguson police department. I think it was a big mistake and can't imagine what went on behind the scenes to make this happen. Surely, unless wrong-doing is proven, no cop is left twisting in the wind to pay his own legal fees and answer to a criminal and civil trial without the help of his employer. If that's true, were I a law enforcement officer, I would resign immediately.

In real estate, one carries something called errors and omissions insurance whereby a Realtor will be protected and defended to the limits of the policy against noncriminal actions. Do cops have the same kind of coverage? Never heard of it myself.

A desk job, a paycheck and patience was the answer. Where's he going to get a job? I think he's ruined no matter WHAT happens.

Anyone have any speculation as to why Wilson did it?

I'm pretty sure that Wilson's legal expenses were covered by the union. As far as resigning, hell yeah!! Under the circumstances the guy would be walking around with a target on his back. He's going to have people gunning for him both literally and legally. He probably wouldn't be able to cite someone for ****ting in the middle of an intersection without some civil rights group suing both him and the PD.

If I were running the city of Ferguson I'd give Wilson his full retirement, thank him for his service and see him to the door.

 

[ttwtt78640]

God only knows why he did it. I wouldn't be surprised if he were in fear of his life.

His stated reason was to protect others on the force from remaining as targets of violence. His reasoning appeared to be that if he were gone then things would calm down more quickly. Fear for his own life continues to exist whether he stays or goes elsewhere.

In his resignation letter, obtained by NBC station KSDK, Wilson said he hopes the resignation calms the town. He also seems to acknowledge that he will never be a police officer again, as his lawyer said this week.

In the letter, Wilson says, "I have been told that my continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow."

"It was my hope to continue in police work, but the safety of other police officers and the community are of paramount importance to me. It is my hope that my resignation will allow the community to heal," the letter reads.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/mi...fficer-who-shot-michael-brown-resigns-n258226

 

[MaggieD]

God only knows why he did it. I wouldn't be surprised if he were in fear of his life.

I can't decide if you're telling me I'm stupid . . . or not. :lol: :lol: At any rate, glad I wasn't taking a sip of coffee.

No real clue, he's not ruined though. First off I think he got several hundred thousands of dollars in donations. Secondly, he won't have a hard time finding a new job in another precinct or other security type job. Those folk consider him as having been sold down the river and will make special point to help him out.

I hope you're right, Ikari. Of course, that $200K won't go far when/if attorneys are required for either criminal charges or civil suit. Any business who hires him is going to face big-time disruption from media attention, possible protests, yada yada yada . . .

 

[ttwtt78640]

I can't come up with any scenario in which I would have resigned my position as a cop in the Ferguson police department. I think it was a big mistake and can't imagine what went on behind the scenes to make this happen. Surely, unless wrong-doing is proven, no cop is left twisting in the wind to pay his own legal fees and answer to a criminal and civil trial without the help of his employer. If that's true, were I a law enforcement officer, I would resign immediately.

In real estate, one carries something called errors and omissions insurance whereby a Realtor will be protected and defended to the limits of the policy against noncriminal actions. Do cops have the same kind of coverage? Never heard of it myself.

A desk job, a paycheck and patience was the answer. Where's he going to get a job? I think he's ruined no matter WHAT happens.

Anyone have any speculation as to why Wilson did it?

No need to speculate:

Darren Wilson, Ferguson Officer Who Shot Michael Brown, Resigns - NBC News

 

[lizzie]

I can't decide if you're telling me I'm stupid . . . or not. :lol: :lol: At any rate, glad I wasn't taking a sip of coffee.
. . .

Telling you you're stupid? I guess I am confused. Not sure why in the hell you would ever think that. Hmmmm.
I'm so sorry Maggs- I was just guessing that being in fear of someone killing him might be why he resigned. Maybe I'm the one that's stupid.

 

[MaggieD]

I'm pretty sure that Wilson's legal expenses were covered by the union. As far as resigning, hell yeah!! Under the circumstances the guy would be walking around with a target on his back. He's going to have people gunning for him both literally and legally. He probably wouldn't be able to cite someone for ****ting in the middle of an intersection without some civil rights group suing both him and the PD.

If I were running the city of Ferguson I'd give Wilson his full retirement, thank him for his service and see him to the door.

Desk job. The union's not going to pay his legal expenses if charges are brought Federally because he isn't a member any more. Same with a civil suit. My belief is that, if we want cops to put their lives-careers-futures on the line, we've got to protect them against this kind of crap. This guy's twisting in the wind.

 

[MaggieD]

Telling you you're stupid? I guess I am confused. Not sure why in the hell you would ever think that. Hmmmm.
I'm so sorry Maggs- I was just guessing that being in fear of someone killing him might be why he resigned. Maybe I'm the one that's stupid.

Oh, nooo!! Don't misunderstand!! I never thought a thing about it except that I read it as damned funny. You stupid?? Pulllleeeze!! Me? Perhaps. :lol: :lol:

 

[disneydude]

I can't come up with any scenario in which I would have resigned my position as a cop in the Ferguson police department. I think it was a big mistake and can't imagine what went on behind the scenes to make this happen. Surely, unless wrong-doing is proven, no cop is left twisting in the wind to pay his own legal fees and answer to a criminal and civil trial without the help of his employer. If that's true, were I a law enforcement officer, I would resign immediately.

In real estate, one carries something called errors and omissions insurance whereby a Realtor will be protected and defended to the limits of the policy against noncriminal actions. Do cops have the same kind of coverage? Never heard of it myself.

A desk job, a paycheck and patience was the answer. Where's he going to get a job? I think he's ruined no matter WHAT happens.

Anyone have any speculation as to why Wilson did it?

Money. He's got a huge bookdeal in the wings. With that...combined with the fact that it would be extremely difficult for him to continue as a cop working in Ferguson, its pretty clear why he would resign.

 

[Declan]

Desk job. The union's not going to pay his legal expenses if charges are brought Federally because he isn't a member any more. Same with a civil suit. My belief is that, if we want cops to put their lives-careers-futures on the line, we've got to protect them against this kind of crap. This guy's twisting in the wind.

No he isn't. The City will still have to defend the suit. He was an employee when the incident happened. Doesn't matter if he isn't one any more. They won't go after gim and not go after the city.

 

[Lutherf]

Desk job. The union's not going to pay his legal expenses if charges are brought Federally because he isn't a member any more. Same with a civil suit. My belief is that, if we want cops to put their lives-careers-futures on the line, we've got to protect them against this kind of crap. This guy's twisting in the wind.

They might well pick up representation in a Federal civil suit but probably not if one is filed personally by the Brown's. However, in the case of a personal suit I'm pretty sure that, under the circumstances, he'd have plenty of folks lining up to represent him pro-bono.

Yeah, it sucks that he's getting screwed but we also have to be careful about reactive legislation all across the board in situations like this. This kind of thing stirs emotions and legislation/regulation based on emotion is almost always has horrible consequences.

 

[MaggieD]

No need to speculate:

Darren Wilson, Ferguson Officer Who Shot Michael Brown, Resigns - NBC News

Here's the words:

I, Darren Wilson, hereby resign my commission as a police officer with the City of Ferguson effective immediately. I have been told that my continues employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow. For obvious reasons, I wanted to wait until the grand jury made their decision before I officially made my decision to resign. It was my hope to continue in police work, but the safety of other police officers and the community are of the paramount importance to me. It is my hope that my resignation will allow the community to heal. I would like to thank all of my supporters and fellow officers throughout this process.

Of course, I knew what he SAID. He should have waited at least until the Justice Department made its decision, don't you think? This guy is soooo toasted.

 

[Ikari]

I can't decide if you're telling me I'm stupid . . . or not. :lol: :lol: At any rate, glad I wasn't taking a sip of coffee.



I hope you're right, Ikari. Of course, that $200K won't go far when/if attorneys are required for either criminal charges or civil suit. Any business who hires him is going to face big-time disruption from media attention, possible protests, yada yada yada . . .

There's no criminal charges, there could be civil but I'm not sure they'd be allowed to sure the cop directly since he's a cop. I think the most they could do is sue the City. So I don't think he personally will need to bear much cost on that front.

 

[VanceMack]

I believe his life is at risk. If he stayed on the job he would have put his, his new wife, and any potential partners lives at risk. Its not right, its not fair, but thats life.

The national media has created the rhetoric that he is guilty of killing a black man. Regardless of eyewitness testimony, regardless of forensic evidence proving his statement was correct, people have ignored the truth while clinging to their cause. So...he has to quit the PD and probably has to leave Ferguson.

 

[justabubba]

I would have never resigned.

then you would have been a target
for the remainder of your short life
would not take much to ambush a cop

 

[Ontologuy]

Wilson knows that he is a public face convicted in the minds of many in a terrible tragedy that in and of itself can be psychologically damaging and debilitating, a terrible tragedy that he knows the public and the media, wherever he goes, will not let him forget it, will not let him grieve, process, and move through and beyond it.

It would not surprise me if he feels convicted, if he is overwhelmed, and he just wants to go away, where he can get away from everything and everyone.

I hope he is not suicidal.

 

[ttwtt78640]

Here's the words:



Of course, I knew what he SAID. He should have waited at least until the Justice Department made its decision, don't you think? This guy is soooo toasted.

I would agree that would have been best for himself, but not best for the community and his fellow officers. The sooner that the rioting, looting and burning stop then the better off all others are.

 

[CanadaJohn]

I can't come up with any scenario in which I would have resigned my position as a cop in the Ferguson police department. I think it was a big mistake and can't imagine what went on behind the scenes to make this happen. Surely, unless wrong-doing is proven, no cop is left twisting in the wind to pay his own legal fees and answer to a criminal and civil trial without the help of his employer. If that's true, were I a law enforcement officer, I would resign immediately.

In real estate, one carries something called errors and omissions insurance whereby a Realtor will be protected and defended to the limits of the policy against noncriminal actions. Do cops have the same kind of coverage? Never heard of it myself.

A desk job, a paycheck and patience was the answer. Where's he going to get a job? I think he's ruined no matter WHAT happens.

Anyone have any speculation as to why Wilson did it?

Good afternoon Maggie,

I agree with much of what you've said - I'd be surprised if his legal defense isn't still covered by the police union and/or police department - his resignation would/should not void that coverage.

As for resigning, I believe his wife is also a police officer with the same police department and since there are ongoing threats against his life and the lives of other officers, it's likely he wanted to try to bring some calm to the situation. He and his family are also under 24/7 guard being provided by his fellow officers in their spare/free time so he might not want to have that continue. And it would be impossible for him to work while under death threats - it would be dangerous for him and any partner he has.

Finally, it's just possible if not likely that he's had enough of being a police officer in Ferguson or perhaps even being a police officer at all. This situation can't be easy on a person and to apparently be reviled by many in the black community and by some on over the air media as well as social media must be pretty degrading to a person's self esteem. He' might be just saying **** it, I don't want this any more. At the best of times, being a police officer can't be easy - now, it must be very hard for him and his fellow officers there.

And just as an aside, I loved Charles Barkley's take on the whole issue - he says without police, some communities would be unlivable and he agreed with the grand jury decision and he said the rioters are just scum. Loving Charles Barkley for always keeping it real.

 

[Declan]

There's no criminal charges, there could be civil but I'm not sure they'd be allowed to sure the cop directly since he's a cop. I think the most they could do is sue the City. So I don't think he personally will need to bear much cost on that front.

They'll do both in case a jury wanted to decide he was liable but exceeded his authority as an employee and therefore is personally liable. It is one of those master-servant things that they cover both angles on. They will probably also sue the coroner, his supervisors, etc to cast the widest possible net.

 

[MaggieD]

then you would have been a target
for the remainder of your short life
would not take much to ambush a cop

Yeah, I know you're right.

It's encouraging to read some of the comments here -- that the city may defend him even though he's off the force. I hope that's correct. Just because they're a party to the lawsuit, doesn't mean they're on his side. They'd just be drivin' the bus that's going to run him over.

 

[gdgyva]

his days were numbered as soon as this case came under the national media

even though he did nothing wrong, he was tried and convicted in a lot of peoples minds

it is probably for the best....he is still young enough to pursue other things......

and hopefully he wont have to go around always looking over his shoulder to see if anyone is after him

feel sorry for him....but it is better than him getting a bullet in the back

 

[MaggieD]

Good afternoon Maggie,

I agree with much of what you've said - I'd be surprised if his legal defense isn't still covered by the police union and/or police department - his resignation would/should not void that coverage.

As for resigning, I believe his wife is also a police officer with the same police department and since there are ongoing threats against his life and the lives of other officers, it's likely he wanted to try to bring some calm to the situation. He and his family are also under 24/7 guard being provided by his fellow officers in their spare/free time so he might not want to have that continue. And it would be impossible for him to work while under death threats - it would be dangerous for him and any partner he has.

Finally, it's just possible if not likely that he's had enough of being a police officer in Ferguson or perhaps even being a police officer at all. This situation can't be easy on a person and to apparently be reviled by many in the black community and by some on over the air media as well as social media must be pretty degrading to a person's self esteem. He' might be just saying **** it, I don't want this any more. At the best of times, being a police officer can't be easy - now, it must be very hard for him and his fellow officers there.

And just as an aside, I loved Charles Barkley's take on the whole issue - he says without police, some communities would be unlivable and he agreed with the grand jury decision and he said the rioters are just scum. Loving Charles Barkley for always keeping it real.

Excellent points. Gotta' also love Milwaukee County Sheriff Clark for taking a stand. Gutsy:

I sat up and watched, as events unfolded in Ferguson, Missouri–unfortunate situation, obviously. Anytime a law enforcement officer uses force that takes a life, it deserves a thorough, transparent vetting–investigation. We all agree with that. But then some groups began to converge on the small town of Ferguson, Missouri, like vultures on a roadside carcass… people like Al Sharpton.”

“To come and exploit that situation, and instead of coming into help and restore calm, poured gas on that fire with some of their inflammatory and irresponsible rhetoric.. [Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and Senator Claire McCaskill, both Democrats] threw law enforcement under the bus for political expediency”…

“I expected that from Governor Nixon. I expected that from Claire McCaskell. Those are nothing but two-bit politicians… but I did not expect that from Eric Holder, who calls himself a law enforcement officer”…

And

“Wait a minute. Mr. Attorney General, if you felt those officers had violated your Fourth Amendment, and you’re a federal prosecutor, and you didn’t say anything at the time? On behalf of everybody in the United States, you could have done something if you felt that. You could have made a complaint–because all of us kind of realize in law enforcement, right, we testify–what do they say in court? If you didn’t write it down, if you didn’t report it, it didn’t happen.”

“Really, Mr. Attorney General? You didn’t report it then. You didn’t write it down. But you’re telling us some 10-15 years later for self-serving purposes. I thought, ‘Why did you do that?’ You insulted every law enforcement officer, every man and woman who puts on that badge and uniform everyday, risks their lives in service to their community.”



Read more: Black Sheriff SLAMS Al Sharpton, DESTROYS Ferguson Race Rioters (VIDEO) - The Political Insider

 

[Declan]

Yeah, I know you're right.

It's encouraging to read some of the comments here -- that the city may defend him even though he's off the force. I hope that's correct. Just because they're a party to the lawsuit, doesn't mean they're on his side. They'd just be drivin' the bus that's going to run him over.

That sometimes happens but in this case it won't. There are too many other potential lawsuits in relation to people who were injured in the rioting or had their property destroyed. The place is probably crawling with lawyers looking to file as many lawsuits as possible against the city.