Jude Trial

I am and have been a long time supporter of the Milwaukee police department.

Most of the officers I've met over the years have been upstanding public servants.

They work some of the toughest streets in the state.

Clearly, however, any officers who break the law should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Any officers who observe a code of silence over such severe misconduct of their colleagues should also face prosecution and discipline.

There should not be a 'stop snitchin'' campaign within the police force. Any police force.

As the Jude case proceeds, it appears some bad apples may be sorted out of the barrel.

As they should be.

The Jude case is a serious criminal matter that is impacting the relationship of the MPD and the community they serve. Cops who tell the truth about alleged phsical beatings done at the hands of other cops are not rats. They're doing their job.

I would, however, love to see the same vocal critics of MPD publicly chastise the 'stop snithcin'' campaign within the 'community' as well.

Consistency is a wonderful thing.