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More from Other NewsAn Oxnard police officer who was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl at a police storefront two years ago will not be charged with a crime, the Ventura County district attorney announced Tuesday.
Before the more than yearlong criminal investigation against him was concluded, Senior Officer Martin Polo quietly resigned last month after 20 years with the Oxnard Police Department. He had been on paid administrative leave since last summer.
"Despite exhaustive investigation into this matter, insufficient evidence was uncovered to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the alleged offense occurred," District Attorney Greg Totten said in a written statement.
"Allegations involving sexual abuse of a child are serious and are always thoroughly investigated regardless of a person's position or occupation," the statement continued. "The investigation of this matter was thorough, far-reaching and in keeping with the highest standards for the investigation of crimes against children."
Polo could not be reached for comment Tuesday. When contacted previously, the 43-year-old Oxnard native said his life had become a "living nightmare."
Polo's attorney said his client "adamantly denies any wrongdoing."
A deposition the now 14-year-old girl gave last week was "full of inconsistencies and frankly, in my view, defies credibility," said Steven Rothans, a lawyer with the Los Angeles firm of Carpenter, Rothans, Dumont.
Polo resigned for reasons unrelated to the criminal allegations, Rothans said, without providing further explanation.
The girl, who reportedly suffers from emotional and mental problems, is now being cared for at a private facility in Utah. The Star has a policy of not identifying victims of alleged sexual crimes.
Despite Rothans' assessment, the girl's statements during more than 10 hours of questioning over two days was on point and consistent, according to Etan Lorant and Yeal Trock, attorneys for the girl's family.
The attorneys were also confident they had a strong civil case. The family has filed a $10 million federal civil lawsuit against Polo and Oxnard Police Department.
"The DA must use a stricter standard of proof than required in her federal civil case ... and we strongly believe that we can comply with the civil standard to prove the child's case," said Trock.
The girl's attorneys also questioned why the district attorney said in the one-page written statement that the girl alleged she and Polo had "consensual intercourse." By legal definition, sex between a man and a 12-year-old girl cannot be consensual, said Trock.
"And she did not want to have sex with him," added Lorant.
The investigation into the girl's allegations included searches of Polo's home, his personal computers, car and the police storefront at 3749 W. Hemlock St. Investigators were unable to match DNA from the storefront and the girl's cloths to corroborate her allegations.
"Once the Oxnard Police Department became aware of the allegations, sexual assault detectives from the police department worked closely with the district attorney's office and conducted an extensive, yearlong investigation," according to the district attorney's statement.
On Tuesday, authorities revealed that the girl reportedly ran away from home the day before the alleged rape. Polo found her and took her back to her mother's house. The next day, she ran away again and then called Polo, who picked her up.
The 12-year-old said Polo took her to the police storefront, where they engaged in "consensual intercourse," according to the district attorney's statement.
While investigating the criminal case, Oxnard police uncovered allegations that Polo, his former partner Senior Officer Frank Brisslinger, and an unnamed officer used the Hemlock storefront for sexual encounters and to take pictures of scantily clad women, according to Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach.
Although those allegations did not involve criminal misconduct, they did involve possible violations of department policy and conduct unbecoming an officer, Crombach said.
As a result of that inquiry, one officer resigned in lieu of termination, while Brisslinger remains on paid administrative leave, he said.
When the allegations surfaced, Crombach said his department quickly and thoroughly investigated the matter.
"We took this very seriously, and I appreciate the DA's comments," he said. "We did an exhaustive and far-reaching investigation with their involvement."
Since the matter became public, Crombach said he has closed the Hemlock storefront and is in the process of closing several others. The department has nine storefronts throughout the city, but Crombach would like to winnow those down to four because many are not being used. He would like the ones that remain open to offer a fuller range of police and neighborhood services.
Throughout the investigation, Crombach said his department has continued to do its job.
"We've kept our heads up and kept moving forward," he said.
Posted by rusmartin on May 13, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Once again the D.A office lets another authority figure off the hook....just like the case with the emergency room doctor who was accused of sexully assalting TWO women and never held accountable....who can you trust anymore?
Posted by Ventura22 on May 13, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No evidence=no case. Simple.
Posted by Sneed_Hearn on May 13, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If anytrhing, we nee a Civilian Review Board. All we can expect from the DA is supporting that "Thin Blue Line". Its a joke to have the DA investigate its own!
Posted by Emmy on May 13, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Former Oxnard police officer Martin Polo " thought this guy was on paid administrative leave? Is he not a cop anymore?
Posted by try_mee_76 on May 13, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ventura22-
I agree. Having insufficient evidence or no evidence at all leads to NO conviction. The DA will only file when they have enough evidence to prove a crime was committed.
Sneed_Hearn-
Civilian Review Board??? Umm....who are not qualified and may not have the expertise that a trained officer/investigator have. I don't think that would be a wise idea. Many civilians may not know the laws and what type of evidence is needed to prove a crime was committed.
Posted by holdenon_2000 on May 13, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just like when he was not charged for reckless endangerment when he ran over that sunbathing lady. I suppose the witnesses, tire tracks, testimony was not enough evidence then. People with authority need to be held to higher standards, otherwise don't accept a role as authority.
Posted by oldoxn01 on May 13, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, go Oxnard PD, sounds like false allegations in the first place!
Posted by rusmartin on May 13, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
they "say" there was no evidence...we know only what they want us to know...
Posted by oldoxn01 on May 13, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Surprised he would want to be a cop in oxnard, the city of damned if you do and damned if you dont!
Posted by miawallace on May 13, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He resigned after the last front page Sunday article...I guess you can only take so much...Review boards...thats sounds nice...a bunch of armchair lawers/officers to pick apart the things they themselves could not or elected not to do... I guess the FBI, OPD and the DA's office all worked together to let him go...Ventura22 well said.....I hope they all can get their lives back...
Posted by oldoxn01 on May 13, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think I would resign as well, seems alot of citizens had him guilty anyway, who wants to police a city with citizens who chose to criticize your every move?
Posted by miawallace on May 13, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Holdenon-2000 he was not the driver..."trixy taking the wheel" only works in the movies (speed racer)... both of the officers suffered a great deal emotionally and proffessionally...its morons like yourself that run from gunfire and expect the dumbwitted officer to run in the opposite direction to save you...this allows you to sit in the comfort of your office and write this kind of crap...
Posted by try_mee_76 on May 13, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
miawallace-
I was about to tell Mr Moron the same thing. I don't think he likes the Police Dept or Oxnard at that. Hey maybe he can be on the Civilian Review Board like someone mentioned. People please inform yourself. EVIDENCE=CONVICTION!
NO EVIDENCE=NO CHARGES!
Posted by coastalslinger on May 13, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I had a "run-in" with Officer Polo, and was not impressed by his actions at all.
He shows up at our door and demands to be let in to investigate the marijuana we have growing on our balcony. Problem was...we had no marijuana growing on our balcony. He pushes past my husband at that point and heads straight to the sliding door.
He immediately see there is nothing there but bird feeders, and flowers.
Do we get an "I'm sorry"? Do we get an "I must be at the wrong apartment"? Do we get an "Excuse me for the mistake"? Nope. He shoves past my husband like we don't exist, and out the door he goes.
Sorry, but this doesn't sound like the kind of cop I want on the force anyway. Goodbye sir, and have a happy life.
Posted by BeaHappi on May 13, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It doesn't say "former" officer anymore so perhaps that was a typo?
A year-long investigation was done by OPD and by the District Attorney's office. I think that if the allegation was legitimate, it would have come out.
No way you could pay me to be a police officer. I agree with the above statement, "damned if you do, damned if you don't."
Posted by miawallace on May 13, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
coastalslinger...figures!!!! the name says it all...perhaps you should be glad the cops didn't find ur dope..go sling somewhere else...you used this post already...think of something new..
Posted by Shipfaced on May 13, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It must be nice being a member of the "good 'ol boys" club !
Posted by miawallace on May 13, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
s---faced...if he was in the "good ol boys club" this would have never been reported and "vanished like a fart in the wind"
Posted by OFD_Wife on May 13, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mia, you made me pee my pants as I was thinking all the same things. Yeah Officer Polo...so happy for you and your family. Sorry to see you go. Much happiness in your future.
Posted by coastalslinger on May 13, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mia....what does my name have to do with anything. And just so you know....it refers to a game I play online.
Apparently, God Forbid, anyone has an opinion that differs from yours.
Posted by OFD_Wife on May 13, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry, going off comments is a bad thing...I should have said "if you go". You and Frank B should stay.
Posted by coastalslinger on May 13, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For all you out there bashing people for not being a fan of Polo, remember not all cops are GOOD cops.
I have nothing bad to say about the OPD as a whole. I have supported them for many years. I aided Anna Johs, years ago, with raising money to get the much needed canines for the department. I have been on more ride-a-longs than I can count.
Polo has used his posistion thinking there will be no consequences. It's catching up to him.
Posted by miawallace on May 13, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
coastalslinger...dopeslinger...whatever you want to call yourself....it almost sounds like you had money riding on this...maybe someday some little boy can accuse you of wrong doing and suffer through the same that officers family has been through...I not only feel sorry for the officer, but the kid as well....hopefully her parents and mental institutions can get her back on track...and its not a matter of being a fan or not...its right and wrong...true and false...evidence and non-evidence... facts speak for itself...
Posted by ironwoman on May 13, 2008 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't believe Polo is part of the "good ole' boy club"...he doesn't have a great reputation. As far as the allegations, most likely it was a bunch of crap. The girl was disturbed and has mental issues. What do you expect? It sounds to me that the parents saw $$$$ signs and decided to sue. THey should spend more time trying to help their daughter change her ways.
Posted by sales on May 13, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
consensual intercourse with a 12 year old? Isnt that alone a crime?
Posted by BeaHappi on May 13, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sales...the girl ALLEGED that there was consensual intercourse. Officer Polo denied the claims and a year-long investigation didn't turn up anything to the contrary.
Posted by 2smokingbarrels on May 13, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It is so easy for a lot of you to jump at the chance to bash Officer Polo. The fact of the matter is that you are INNOCENT until PROVEN guilty. These are the laws we must believe in. God forbid that any of you get in a life threatening predicament where you need the assistance from Officer Polo because I know he would not hesitate to give his LIFE to protect yours. Shame on all of you!
Posted by zulumaster on May 13, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
the girl is a nut and lied !!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by NothingButTheTruth on May 13, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"sales" consensual intercourse merely means it wasn't "forced". Yes, sex with a 12 year old girl is UNLAWFUL and can be prosecuted IF there is EVIDENCE to do so. At this point, OPD, FBI, D.A. do NOT have sufficient EVIDENCE to prove a case against Polo beyond a REASONABLE doubt. Case closed. 98% of the public supports law enforcement; the other 2% are made up of immature kooks, crooks and psychos. Yet even the 98% are smart enough to know some bad cops will surface, be dealt with and it's time to move on and continue supporting law enforcement. And, not to worry, OPD Officers will still protect those 2 percenters and even give their lives trying to protect.
Posted by goldeneye on May 13, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Greg Totten is a man of honor and integrity. If there was evidence that this officer hurt a child, I believe he would do the right thing. If he says there's not enough evidence, I believe him.
Posted by tim_timer on May 13, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What happens if you or I have "consensual intercourse" with a twelve year old? That's right, 20 years in state prison.
Posted by yotonto on May 13, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To: tim-timer,
If you have "consensual intercourse" with a 12 year-old, most definitely you will spend time in a state penitentiary, especially if you are found guilty by a jury, after a thorough investigation.
What part of "not enough evidence" exists to support a criminal conviction do you not understand?
The DA isn't going to try someone just because of public outcry and people like you that don't get it, and want somebody hung on false testimony and lack of evidence.
Many cops have been put in jail because of their criminal conduct. They didn't get a break. Just because you may not have personally heard about it.
Look at the cop that killed himself recently in his police car down south. He knew they were coming after him for his criminal behavior, having sex and committing lewd acts upon a minor. He decided to commit suicide instead of facing the music.
tim-timer, grow up. You wrote something a non-thinking teenager would write.
Posted by bigrvman on May 14, 2008 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
miawallace in the same sentence what if a family members of yours accused and officer of having sex with her,would you be so valiant in you effort to defend them. So I say MIA might be an officer himself/herself we will never know because this is the internet. Why didn't polo call a female officer the second time she ran away maybe he had other plans, the gang in blue at it again, I have first hand knowledge of their abuse, I had a buddy of mine that said Frankie boy beat the hell out of him years before either incident took place (the beach cruise being the other)people wake up it has been years of abuse by both of these officers and it finally caught up with not one but both of them. Our weak D.A decide not to file charges because of the lack of investigation or evidence they where not looking for, yet a simple drug offense can get you 10 years in state prison, an OFFICER of the LAW should be held to the highest of integrity and standards, pictures of scantily clad women, thats only what we know can you imagine what we don't know it will never be known what they did, people wake up.
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 14, 2008 at 2:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
2triggerhappybarrels -
First of all, we don't "believe in" laws, we obey them.
The DNA lab results could have, but did NOT exclude Polo from being the suspected rapist. Lab interpretations are just that, interpretations. "Inconclusive" results can mean that a condom was used, (cops try NOT to leave evidence), or the evidence could have been mishandled, or DNA from more than one person may have been found. Bias at police crime labs is NOT uncommon especially in officer involved incidents.
The truth is the truth. Facts are facts. BUT the DNA results are based on someones interpretation. A different test at another lab could easily result in a different interpretation. And that, my friend, is a FACT.
yotonto -
What part of "They DO hang people with lack of evidence and false testimony" do YOU not understand?
miawallace -
Facts? right? wrong? proof? Facts are subject to interpretation, and right and wrong is subjective.
Courts do not to seek the truth. It's ONLY concerned with what can or can't be proved. And there is a significant difference between the two. Innocent doesn't mean the person didn't do it. It only means they couldn't prove it. Remember OJ?
The county will always attempt to avoid situations that place them in positions of being financially and legally liable. This is generally when we see innocent people getting convicted, and guilty people going free.
Ever notice that officers who get investigated in OXPD often get promoted? It's a strategic way of saying, "we fully investigated this incident and this officer for any wrongdoing, and we didn't find any, but what we did discover through the investigation is this great officer deserves a promotion!"
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 14, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Again, there are a number of conditions that cause an inconlusive DNA result. It does not mean no DNA was present. And it doesn't mean Polo''s DNA wasn't present or the results would have come back EXCUDING him, which it did not.
Maybe you ought to get your facts straight. DNA doesn't lie (people do, however) if there is enough present to make that determination. Howerver, there have been plenty of cases where re-testing has produced different results which has led to the release of a convicted rapists and the conviction of others.
In a gang rape situation, tests wil very often come back inconclusive. Which does not mean a rape didn't occur. The DNA from the various attackers will be usually get mixed which makes it difficult to identify what belongs to who. Its like taking two bottles of different kinds of drinking water, mixing it up then trying to figure out what water came from which bottle. You know you've got water, and you also know what is not there.
I think all you neener-neener "I told you so" people are assuming, based on what we know, that he didn't do it, and all I'm saying that based on what we know, that is not an assumption that should be made. If DNA tests excluded him, then yes. But it didn't. Don't we have a civil trial on this?
Posted by rcamacho on May 14, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Like I said before, ...
Posted by miawallace on May 14, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)
They did have Polo's DNA...he offered it during the intial stages of the investigation...First reported story...subsequent DNA test did not link him to the Victim...I suspect with DNA taken from the victims clothing it may have matched someone else...HHHHMMMM makes you wonder! I have a feeling when the Civil case and subsequent depositions are released many will be surprised if not regretfull for making such conclusions without all the facts at hand...Civil cases unlike criminal depositions are public...will make for some interesting reading...
Posted by miawallace on May 14, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mmshoot....your logic is right on...its much to easy to get cought up in the feeding frenzy....there is blood in the water and all the sharks have entered to feed...as most sharks they have small brains and feed on whatever is moving in the water...Paragraph 7...like I said before...depositions...
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 14, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mshoot-
No one is saying DNA collected and identified from the substation wasn't Polo's. But Polo's DNA at the substation does not prove a rape occured unless it was with the girls.. And your absolutely right, it should raise more than a few eyebrows if they were to even try and claim Polo's DNA was not at the substation at all!
And no one is saying that Polo's DNA wasn't found in the results from the rape kit either. If that was the case, they would have proudly stated that the rape kit results EXCLUDING Polo as the rapist.
DNA results will either exclude (innocent) or include (guilty) or be inconclusive (unable to either exclude or include). Again, there are various reasons that cause inconclusive results that I have stated in earlier comments.
Vacumerooster-
I sure didn't mean to ruffle your feathers! You either know what I am saying is the truth, and your angry that I dare speak it, or you don't know what you are talking about. Which is it?
Posted by miawallace on May 14, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is odd...we have two different articles and comments on both...maybe someone should let the star know and eliminate one or the other...
Veracious1...you sound very bitter...and focused on the inconclusive DNA...sounds like you have somekind of information...what do you know about the other unidentified male DNA samples taken from the victim???...from my understanding depositions were taken from the victim, and other parties related to the case...depos are public record once released...as oppose to criminal interviews...like I mentioned on the other post...sounds like there is much more to the story...exhustive investigation...far reaching...sounds like everything humanly possible was attempted...I think much is yet to be learned...interesting reading i'm sure
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 14, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mmshoot -
The fearther ruffle comment was actually directed at BruceVacumeROOSTER. I know your unruffleable!!!
Polo was told that if he didn't resign he would be terminated. My earlier reference was in regards to several other officers who have been promoted following what many feel were questionable incidents.
I sure hope the typo police aren't out today? I'm all thumbs today and I really hate giving those who can't support their opinions something to talk about.
Posted by miawallace on May 14, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Veracious1
I think you may be refering to the other undidentified officer (Robles)...he is the only other member of that team missing...based on the article it states "the other officer"..I have not seen him around...the other younger one is still around...but we may be wrong...our information is second hand
Posted by Metalhaid on May 14, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Uh...they said in the article that one cannot legally have consensual sex with a 12-yr old. The 12 yr old cannot consent to having sex because she is a minor. Just wanted to point that out.
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 15, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mia -
Assuming is never a good thing.
Bitter? Interesting . . . Are you referring to speaking up, rather than swallowing down what is distasteful? Funny, how "bitter" is now the PC term used when attempting discredit someone who speaks a truth we do not wish to hear.
2nd paragraph reads: "Before the more than yearlong criminal investigation against him was concluded, Senior Officer Martin Polo quietly resigned last month after 20 years with the Oxnard Police Department. He had been on paid administrative leave since last summer."
We all have our fears. It's fearing the wrong things for the right reasons and fearing the right things for the wrong reasons that generally get us into trouble.
"Well, if Totten said it, then is MUST be true!" If this is how we hold people accountable, we should just ask everyone charged with a crime if they are guilty, and just go with whatever they say.
Like I said, assuming is never a good thing!
Posted by Pogmothoin on May 15, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So are we ever going to find out about the sub station hanky panky that wasn't related to the 12 year old rape case kid? Is this why he quietly retired last month?
Posted by CatchTheBadGuyNow on May 15, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Would someone PAHLEEZE call the Police (911) at OPD on holdenon_2000? The allegation will be DRUGS!!!! That's the ONLY explanation for the ridiculous rants posted!!
Posted by CatchTheBadGuyNow on May 16, 2008 at 1:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ventura22, oldoxn01, mmshoot and Mia - MY HERO'S!!!!
coastalslinger - Say I agree with you (which I don't, but lets just say I do). A person makes a mistake and you want to hang em? Have you not made any mistakes, had a mood swing, bad day, even moment in your life? Okay, he's an officer and he's held to a higher standard (you say), I'd ask you, how was YOUR husbands' and YOUR demeanor and interaction with the officer? If he was so "unprofessional" in your opinion, did you report him to the department or his superiors? You don't have to reply back to me, just be honest with yourself in answering the questions.
sales - Consensual sex? NO CHARGES FILED! ahhhh, did ANYONE and can ANYBODY (besides my HEROES mentioned above) on here frickin' read (the above article)?
TheVeracious1 - Did you HAVE to bring OJ into it? Get over OJ and definitely don't compare the officers to him. Your analogy is somewhat questionable, but I do agree with your comment regarding several other officers who have been promoted following what many feel were questionable incidents but I believe it has nothing to do with any of the officers in regards to this article.
tim_timer or more like forest gump - Are you currently serving time? Move on!
bigrvman - You speak like you know something. Everything you mention is hearsay and speculation, but I'd like to believe that MIA works for the FBI and is an agent in charge of uneducated morons blogging. And guess what? You're it and deserve to be busted! Hands behind your back and please don't resist.
People bottom line: Polo "quietly" resigned a week ago and he's going to be just fine I'm sure. He's human and he's gone through hell. He deserves a chance to move on with his life. Judge less ye be judge.
He should sue the hell out of any and everyone that has been a part of this witch hunt and nightmare.
Now, in the words of Paul McCarthy...Let it Be. Peace Out.
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 16, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CatchTheBadGuy -
Ya, I know the OJ analogy was pretty harsh. But it was the most notable case I could think of to make my point.
The "damn, I guess we gotta promote him now," was in reference to others in the department unrelated to this.
The Internet has changed the rules of the game and as the veils of secrecy are shed - we'll see more of this crap if something doesn't change soon. This veil feeds public speculation when we know we're not getting the whole truth. It's honestly unfair to everyone. However, I do get their attempts to minimize the potential domino effect. It just really says a lot and its unfortunate.
Credibility is lost when misleading word games are played. We need use words that are honest and true. No court has ever said Polo was guilty or innocent. And assuming to know the motives behind the decisions of elected officials is absurd. C'mon now, it sounds like you know better.
This "spin" really only serves to fuel the thinking that we just may have a problem so huge, honesty and truthfullness won't resolve it.
Posted by TheVeracious1 on May 16, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh, one more thing - yes, we all make mistakes. But some are illegal and some are not. So does the public get an apology from cops when they do make a mistake? No! Never! It leaves the impression that cops are arrogant, who feel they are above the law, and who feel no remorse or moral obligation to the people they serve.
It's unfortuate (for Polo too) that the DA's poor judgement (most recently in the McInerney case) causes the public to cast doubt on decisions that may very well be justified.
Posted by CatchTheBadGuyNow on May 16, 2008 at 10:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Once again
Polo should sue the hell out of ALL that have been a part of this witch hunt and nightmare.
And not to forget the words of Paul McCarthy...Let it Be and definitely Peace Out.
Posted by ripley on May 19, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No evidence? No case? Simple? Please!!!! Sounds like it was all swept under the rug because of lack of ENOUGH evidence, but since he RESIGNED, well, enough said... In the past, officers have gone through much worse without quitting. But Polo must be experiencing some sort of anguish because of his guilty conscience.
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