tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-74082105299629752692008-07-10T14:58:00.000-04:002008-07-10T14:58:00.000-04:002008-07-10T14:58:00.000-04:00Scooby, you may not have known the term, but don't deny that you've been a whale's tails offender at a Prentice-Hall reception or two in your time.<BR/><BR/>How this chief thinks such an action is going to do anything but generate ridicule and scorn is beyond me. It has gotten a good bit of national media play, but I really doubt it will stand up in court. Even if it is your pet peeve, you're giving the city great evidence that you shouldn't be the permanent chief. Rule #1 of being a chief: don't even give people a systematic reason to tell your officers "shouldn't you be out arresting rapists and drug dealers instead of me" (insert your own "possession of crack" joke here).<BR/><BR/>Maybe they can launch a prevention program. You know, go into the schools. Hand out belts. Maybe have NY Kid come in and talk about his trail to reformation. I'm pretty sure there's a Bush admin OJJDP grant somewhere in all of this.Dr Crankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05757337546004421130noreply@blogger.com