What do you guys think about this?

[mcsap]

I am aware of a situation in which an anonymous call to the press was made after a prominent person was arrested for DUI and it was apparent that the fix was in. The media ate it up like candy and everything became public.

[sgtbear111]

Agree with retdetsgt and Group9 on care of tech equipment and UC safety issues respectively. Supervisor functions are many, and one is the "safety circuit-breaker". Sometimes the Sgt. must say: you just don't go out there when gear is broken, the intel is skimpy, or the known risks are too high, timing is bad, or coverage isn't there. No amount of dope, case, or arrest is worth one of ours, or anyone else, getting hurt.

State level Labor & Industries (OSHA / Industrial Safety / Labor Dept) has played a role in arming sworn officers ref. job safety complaints (previously disarmed by management for political reasons or just plain stupid). They also investigate on-job injuries relating to protective equipment, hazmat procedures, training, etc. They pay the disability and re-hab benefits. Their investigation follows the criiminal investigation, and the IA or administrative investigations. When they cite and fine an employer for non-compliance, the meter runs at hundreds or thousands of dollars per day that employer remains out of compliance.

Some states have a 'whistleblower' program (State Auditor, Lt.Gov, A.G., or other cabinet-level state official) that allows employees anonymity with grievance reporting, and some assurance of action.

Go to the media? NO. Trust them as much as the bad guy's lawyer. "Off the record" is one of those famous lies most told after "the check is in the mail". However when one finds a DUI or other crime getting fixed for "political influence", necessity and conscience sometimes require that anonymous call (suggest an out of town pay phone?).