Comments on: Mayor Hotline January 9 to 15

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:33:29 +0000

There won’t be an ombudsmans report, because I believe this guy knows he was in the wrong and the report itself, which will have his wifes statements etc, in it, will show and prove that. So, he will not make a complaint, due to the fact that he is another windbag that wastes space on here whining about his own mistakes and not taking accountability for his own actions.

By: Rod in SE Boise

Rod in SE Boise — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:35:25 +0000

Steve, I think you assume too much to think that the “truth” will be contained in the police report. We need to compare the police version with the victim’s (?) version, the wife’s version, and the EMT’s version, and wait for the Ombudsman’s report.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:00:33 +0000

Well gee whiz, the guy put all his dirty laundry there, ie the report number. So Mr Editor, go get a copy of the report from the Ada County records section under the Freedom of Information Act and lets see how much truth there is and how much BS.

By: TJ, the elder

TJ, the elder — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:13:04 +0000

Just another comment – I am a retired person whose only contact with law enforcement personally was for parking tickets downtown. I have observed in a few instances that Boise police have changed their practices in the last 30 or so years from being “peace officers” to the type of confrontational attitude that one would see in LA or other large metropolitan area. I find it rather scary. The Ada County Sheriffs seems more public friendly but that could be incorrect too. As I say, I haven’t had much direct contact with law enforcement myself and I hope the police did not act as described in the letter. It will be interesting to see if we ever get to the truth.

By: Brianthedog

Brianthedog — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:58:51 +0000

Something is odd for sure. I am sure as the comments keep coming in, the gyms around Boise will begin to lose money. Why go to the gym when you can get plenty of exercise jumping to conclusions.

By: Rod in SE Boise

Rod in SE Boise — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:55:21 +0000

The Community Ombudsman’s website has a pamphlet for citizens. It is titled “What to Expect: Understanding the Law and Police Procedure”. I recommend you read it.

The only real troubling part is probable cause for entry or search, which is pretty vague. We should discuss that.

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:34:00 +0000

I don’t know if the cops did or did not screw up, but the letter writer sure did.

Next time, dude, wait for the people with the white suits. The ones in blue are only there to arrest people.

By: JIMV

JIMV — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:14:15 +0000

If it went down as portrayed, the police were both out of line and abusive…I hope the folk making the complaint take them to the cleaners. People should be able to call 911 without this sort of thuggery.

As to the sign on parkcenter…I agree, the thing is too bright and does not fit.

By: Cyclops is wise on this...

Cyclops is wise on this... — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:34:07 +0000

Cops are not automatically dispatched to every call that EMS goes on, only for certain calls, if the caller acts aggressive, or if something “keys” the dispatcher that something is “odd”.

My point is that the fact that the cops were their first, (meaning that most likely the Ambulance and Fire department was staging for the cops to secure the scene) indicates that there is more to this story.

Give this one time….

By: Rod in SE Boise

Rod in SE Boise — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:45:25 +0000

If that guy’s story is true, the BPD needs to be disbanded. Note that I said “if that guy’s story is true…” before you all jump on me.