Playing Cop: the Lake Arthur badge scheme

Playing Cop: the Lake Arthur badge scheme - Source: www.krqe.com/ne...

[@Americannative1552]

You know the mayor was getting a piece of the action.

[@tinawindham6958]

He probably had a side badge😉

[@JAY1892]

Please address the Mayor by his correct title. ‘Lt, Colonel, Chief, Commander, king and master of all he surveys.’ 😂

[@lcfflc3887]

@@JAY1892 🤣😅

[@Shanna302011]

No doubt!

[@colorado9125]

Right!

[@scottberge6286]

Man Jeremey Dewitt could’ve signed up all of Metro state and could’ve been real cops 👮‍♀️

[@thisshouldbeentertaining3386]

IKR Jeremy after watching this video. SIR SIR get me one of them badges.

[@commodoresixfour7478]

He doesn't need it. He's already "State Certified".

[@BossStatusFamilia]

😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣 I'm surprised J.D wasn't the Mayor lmaooo

[@jimmydunny]

Yes the ole Dweittster and his Florida statue

[@r6685]

Damn you’re right🤣

[@On2wls]

So the city can't afford a full time cop? What's wrong with contracting with the county or state police organizations? Sounds like the city wanted to MAKE money instead of PAYING money. And I don't think the mayor is being totally honest.

[@helidude3502]

If the county or state sends law enforcement officers, they might notice a few things that locals didn’t want noticed.🤔

[@morninglift1253]

How did the city make money? The $400 fee went to the lawyer (which is messed up).

[@hoot1141]

There’s literally nothing wrong with this. The media just wants something to complain about. I wish my city had all these guys. Lake Arthur is the most protected city in the world. And yes, they want to carry concealed. Also, nothing wrong with that.

[@mharris5047]

@@morninglift1253 I am sure most of that money went to the village. The attorney probably kept a small processing fee to cover his costs.

[@morninglift1253]

@@mharris5047 What makes you think that? Of course, I don't know if you're right or if I'm right. But, I do know that people are pretty selfish. I seriously doubt that the attorney would, out of the goodness of his heart, would arrange the processing fee to the village. It's likely he justified the $100k going into his own pocket for the work he had to do.

[@banesbox]

Noted: No pit stops in Lake Arthur. For the price of those 2 decked out police trucks, they could've hired 2 full time cops.

[@Rapha_YadaFarms]

For a year

[@PrayingPanda]

Mayor: "It got away from me" Bullsh1t! He's the mayor of 400 people. He knew what was going on and didn't care until a lot of people started asking questions.

[@mikemyers5665]

Sounds like a hole bunch of criminals to me . There's no telling what these guys are mixed up in

[@mmsibi]

Sound like regular cops

[@phyl1283]

They always let the vehicles go if they were "carrying the goods for distribution"

[@electriceyeball]

Hilarious 1st comment I've seen saying this. Of course they are - border w Mexico...hmmm....wonder how many tunnels end up in this area

[@edcko10]

Marcus Lutrell!!! Royce gracie!! Holly crap I would put this PD up against any in the nation

[@twizz420]

Dan Bilzerian, too. Remember the footage from the Las Vegas shooting where he asked a REAL cop to give him his gun and said "I'm a cop too, bro" and the real cop was like "I don't know who the fuck you are, get away from me"

[@kbo8029]

@@twizz420 Eh, I think OP is being a fan boy. At least the 2 he mentioned were actually SoF unlike Dan "trust fun coke zombie" Blizerian I guess. Not to mention they utterly misunderstand what police are for. "put them up against?" dumbest comment I've seen someone willing to take a break from Dorritos, Mtn Dew while waiting for the next round to start.

[@colefirearms11]

"The difference is 22 weeks" This is why the police have no clue what the law is! in order to get a license to cut hair you are looking at 2-4 years of school.

[@mathemeatloaf1000]

A *closely monitored* 22 weeks training and 14 step pre-hiring process lol These guys don’t even realize how ridiculous they sound explaining the difference between uninformed “real” cops vs the guy who killed osama bin laden.

[@sigsauer_firearms]

You realize the 2-4 years of school just means college, which you have to do to become a cop in almost every agency in the United States? Police also have to do those 22 weeks of high intensity training plus an additional 1-2 years of mandated FTO probationary training.

[@1ofyouforme]

@@sigsauer_firearms If that were true then cops wouldn't be so fucking retarded.

[@randalthor6872]

It takes 2 years to become a certified barber and cut hair. hahahahah our law enforcement agencies are a joke.

[@mharris5047]

@@sigsauer_firearms Many jails have almost no training for their jailers and guards. It is strictly an on the job training program for most jails in Michigan. County Sheriff's departments and the state police in Michigan require police academy training for paid officers (this is not necessarily true of Sheriff's posses), the state has its own program and counties require that recruits attend either Grand Valley State University's or West Shore Community College's police academy program. The largest city in the state, Grand Rapids and second largest city Detroit operate their own police academy for city police, some departments require university police academy attendance and many small towns don't require any training at all.

[@mikemyers5665]

Also sounds like some kind of secret criminal cartel . Like I said in my other comment there's no telling what the guys are into .think about it

[@mmsibi]

Sound like regular cops

[@bhunivelze420]

They hide in plain sight. They take jobs with positions of authority so they can use that to further their wickedness.

[@BrokenMedic]

Seems like a highly trained department.

[@mwv25]

A bunch of folks who wanna harass folks and be above the law.

[@genoaoak]

Why is it these kind of guys are always sporting the bad facial hair? Losers.

[@STI2000]

When the Mayor was asked if he was bothered by the situation he hesitated and then replied “ I guess it does.” He guesses it does?

[@stone5015]

Exactly what came to my mind,,,,, "I guess it does".

[@babydriver8134]

Show what harm was done, please.

[@aus71383]

yes

[@BrooklynBalla]

The Mayor was in on it

[@WestCoastTruckingCEO]

@@babydriver8134it's a HUGE liability and risk to public safety with weirdos out there playing cop. I guarantee they never flew in and did any "policing" Just a way for them to flash a badge when they get in trouble in their state Do you want random untrained individuals abusing their power in your town?

[@roninskater1128]

The owner of IPS was sending as many security guards as he could down there so he could have them do "cop work" in Albuquerque. I worked there and it's an insanely illegal operation Aaron Jones has cooked up.

[@ryanwallace2156]

How's this not been referred to the DOJ for an investigation. It's impossible to show civilians confidence in their police force!!

[@htomerif]

Because its legal. Notice how none of these officials said straight up "this is illegal". Abuse of power? I guess, but he's not making a legal claim. He's just saying that the guy is abusing his power. If it was illegal, every single one of those "reserve officers" would be facing charges of impersonating a police officer and the fact is they aren't.

[@ryanwallace2156]

@@htomerif Excuse me!?, a loophole allowing the employment of reserve officers/militia from across the country is an abuse of power.. No wonder the "chief" resigned.. expecting a response by state and/or federal oversight! If an official investigation happens.. The findings, and litigation will create case law limiting any further abuse of powers!! WASTE & ABUSE ENDS, WHEN THE POEPLE RECALL/REDRESS THEIR INADEQUACIES.. ITS NECESSARY TO REMIND PUBLIC OFFICIALS.. WE CARE! WHEN WE DONT CARE, THEY ABUSE! WHEN WE DONT REDRESS, THEY CONTINUE BUSINESS AS USUAL! STAY AWARE!! HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

[@htomerif]

@@ryanwallace2156 Look, no offense but you do understand the difference between "abuse of power" a lay term and "abuse of power" as a term of art, right? There's no doubt that in lay terms this is an abuse of power. I don't think its a legal abuse of power though. You're right as far as case law goes but I'd really be surprised if there's no case law already established. I know Alaska has a huge reserve officer force for the same reason as that town: a lot of the towns in Alaska can't afford to pay a full time certified cop. I'd say that AK would be a good place to look for case law regarding who can appoint police, volunteer, etc. I'm guessing you just copy-pasted your rant at the end since it wasn't relevant to what happened here. These people were paying to be "police officers". I don't see any immediate violation of the law, but I'm guessing if there was an investigation you would see all kinds of charges pop up like bribery, fraud and embezzlement. That's probably the reason multiple people resigned. It would be great if an investigation could get off the ground, but the FBI still needs RAS to even start an investigation and PC for warrants. To be honest, the best way to get the ball rolling on this would be for an organization like the SPLC to file lawsuits against individuals involved for whatever, then to turn over what was found in discovery to the FBI or NM DA's office. That would give them PC to do a real investigation, but it costs money to get to that point and I don't think you're going to find anyone willing to bankroll that lawsuit or a nonprofit with enough money and manpower to divert to something as (relatively) inconsequential as people paying to be cops.

[@rangerbill9536]

@@htomerif htomerif, I lived Alaska fot 13yrs. You are partially right about the reserve officers. These officers DO NOT carry a gun. Secondly those reserves have VERY LITTLE POWER!!! They MUST call for a Alaska State Trooper to do virtually everything. They really don't arrest for most crimes. It MUST be turned over to State police. They really don't NEED to put so called prisoners in a jail, way too cold to run. St. Popo comes in by airplane for serious crimes. The PEACE OFFICER can only report!! Htomerif, you are close too being right, but the fat lady didn't sing. Nice try tho.

[@htomerif]

@@rangerbill9536 No, not a "nice try". I knew all of that. Whether or not they carry a gun or a trained hamster or have to ride around in a clown car is irrelevant. The only thing I was using them for is as a comparison for case law regarding the legality of their existing. That's it. That was the whole point of the conversation. I would tell you that these fake NM police have to to basically everything that the AK reserves do and don't have any more power than they do *legally*, but that's not the point of my post. Also: you don't understand what a "peace officer" is. I'm not gonna go out of my way to publicly embarrass you here but look up who "peace officers" actually are, then do whatever you want with that information.

[@lonniebrady1000]

This is a perfect example of why we all need and have the right to bear arms we are responsible for our own and other peoples safety period Lonnie ray

[@dingus622]

Nah you don't need an AR 15 buddy

[@lonniebrady1000]

Not true the first gun law ever was making machine guns illegal remember bony and Clyde ha and that was illegal to in some states you can own a Canon ha you can buy dynamite in any state ha take care Lonnie ray

[@matt9c1]

"This is a perfect example of why..." Huh ??? Um, no.

[@Lethal.G37]

@@dingus622 yes, because all guns are called ar 15

[@shawnjarman9860]

@@dingus622 absolutely we do need an AR15, and many others as well!

[@rlacy916]

$400 a year? I'm sure he could have gotten at least $10k a year each and actually rehabbed the police department.

[@WestCoastTruckingCEO]

Yea those wanna be cops would have paid A LOT more to play cop

[@grantmcclellan777]

The Mayor said "Just Because the News Reporter wanted to know who the Reserve Officers were, most of them quickly quit, so in the best interests of the Public the Mayor shut the dept. down"?...Umm someone should be Investigating that Mayor!

[@h.ofl3503]

I've been working in law enforcement for a while and not only did I go to college for criminal justice after I went to a police academy. On top of that we are always getting training. Being a former spec ops does not give them the same training. First I don't know how any arrest they make would stand up in court. 2nd there's no way the mayor and town counsel did not know what was going on in a town that size.3rd having a new Mexico police I.D does not give the right to carry a weapon in other state's. This town is lucky that one of these want to be's did not hurt someone. I'm really surprised Jeremy DeWitt from Florida is not one of them.

[@paulleverton9569]

One of them did 'hurt someone'. One shot his brother-in-law (in Oregon) flashed his credentials and is now convicted. Another was involved in a drug raid where someone was killed. And a third was indicted in Carolina for drug smuggling.

[@levinolan636]

No such thing as criminal justice, also being a cop lol big deal.

[@productionapostle1298]

Lol love how you threw Jeremy DeWitt in there.. love all his arrest.. he would have definitely paid 400 and would have patrolled the town stopping everyone

[@h.ofl3503]

@@levinolan636 Are you kidding me. Yes there is criminal justice degrees. Do a little research.

[@h.ofl3503]

@@10Wk3y84R you are right about a police officer caring in all 50 what I actually meant to say was they don't have jurisdiction to make any kind of arrest

[@trakyboy5128]

After watching KZbin for the last year or two, it is amazing to me the stories that just keep coming out of the state of New Mexico whether it's about the police , whether it's about some office holding person who is clearly abusing and misusing funds, their position at City. It's just like no end to the list of things ....property that was purchased, things built on it and then it's just a nothingness, it's a ghost town. it just amazes me !!!! some somebody needs to go in ther,and just shake the rug and clean the whole entire state of New Mexico and start over

[@mikofreeman1808]

Arizona as well

[@FaarookeHill]

🤣😂🤣😂 and that's everyday something crazy pops up. I just sit back try to stay out of the way and watch...

[@ranmarch6768]

Like the scheme of a town that is a county seat, in Northeastern Washington State. The town had a Chief of Police, which had no other Police officers under him. He resigned to run for a higher State office. The town has no jail but uses the county jail that resides in the town. The town finally dismantled the town Police Department (of one officer) and has the county sheriff’s department police it's town limits.

[@David0lyle]

Well, the REALLY disturbing thing about this is that these guys believed that the police officer credentials really would get them out of anything. If these worked, even once, it seems like there are more arrests warrants to be issued.

[@lordmanicplays]

Makes you wonder how many false arrests were made and if those people would get out

[@tinfoilsombrero1439]

Also shines a bright light on the fact everyone knows, cops get away with just about everything.

[@cashIND219]

I had no idea Ghandi was a mayor..

[@charlespaine987]

Not a whole bunch different result from “certified “ policeman “ with “qualified immunity “ that repeatedly violate civil rights and laws. In some ways it’s more honest. The “certified “ are supposed to be verified knowledgeable and of proper discipline too bad there’s so little follow up and enforcement of standards. Qualified immunity should be affirmative defense only required to be proven each time claimed,same as “self defense “ is to the rest of the citizens.

[@WarriorsCherub999]

I agree

[@123mannymolina]

Why don’t we keep investigations on how we all need money to live and this president is sending a second round of one billion ( 2 billions ) this time to Ukraine instead of U.S. American Citizens

[@notsure653]

Dont you guys get it?? these "officers" can carry concealed weapons in almost all 50 states and on airlines with this credential.

[@TheSurrealGoose]

"almost all 50" means "not all 50." Also, no. Law enforcement agencies must notify the FBI through NCIC prior to flying armed and it can only be done for prisoner transport.

[@graceleah3216]

How are they criminals ? The only criminal would be the so called chief. They should also hold the mayor accountable, he oversees the town.

[@jamesclemons3844]

When our country was founded the intent of the founding fathers was that the communities and the states with police themselves. We might see a lot less corruption and police beatings and racial profiling if all police were volunteers and serve one day a week or one shift a week.

[@c0nc3ntr8d6]

When you use your training as a standard, and why someone can’t just be a police officer without, you should be held to a higher standard when you go against said training.

[@technine9662]

They're bringing in $40,000 a year in just the fees and yearly dues to become one of these reserve officers. And that is why this was allowed to go on for 13 years.

[@LSD209]

Based on the facts, those individuals are all impersonating police-officers and committing fraud. They should be held accountable!

[@Hustler1856]

Most small towns in Wyoming still do this madness with the help of federal agency’s

[@epsilon3569]

Was Ysidro Salazar still mayor? That PoS was corrupt when I was a kid growing up there.

[@medix1203]

You know you fucked up when you have Dan bilzarian on your force

[@bryanjaeck4828]

About 50 years ago Springfield Missouri Sheriff 'Mickey Owen' gave out Special Deputies Badges to the political his politcal supporters. They would run around like John Wayne, get involved it Springfield City issue and came close to getting in several gun fights.

[@mikalabaker6110]

OMG....I get horror goosebumps just thinking about the corruption & what could go wrong here!

[@mikeschmidt3810]

I like how the state police chief says a lot of people want to be police officers but can't. These days, a lot of people can be police officers but don't want to. It's just a hassle of a job and there are so many better employment options for good and honest people. A law enforcement career is left to be populated by the lower end of the educational curve and those who have fewer options. Honestly, becoming a police officer is not difficult. A lot of agencies are so desperate for people that they are accepting misdemeanor crimes. When I went through a police academy many years ago, I was shocked by the number of people with prior dui, theft, and assault convictions. Makes a person wonder which side is for the Crooks and which for the cops? Think about it the next time a cop pulls you over. Everyone should record every interaction with police regardless of the perceived professionalism of the officer. Don't trust the police simply because they wear a uniform and badge.

[@vaughnb142]

Facts!... I almost became one many years ago, that job is stressful as hell. You would ended being an alcoholic, wife-beater and drug addict. I know people who are gang bangers joining the force.

[@2bigbufords]

not alot of difference between cops and criminals

[@nunyabusiness1544]

The list contains genuine heroes

[@shawnd980]

Dan Bilzerian got a card too?

[@pokeysdad17]

the mayor was all in on it.

[@stephengreen3566]

Wow! The corruption is really strong in this little town. I don't think quitting is going to solve the chiefs problems. I think the feds will eventually lock him up.

[@sloungepodcast]

22 weeks of training? That's it? My barber is required to have 2 years of training before he can get a certificate...

[@therockbottom5256]

I’m gonna play devils advocate-in a small New Mexico town with 400 something people who probably 99.99% have guns; I can see how the mayor would say okay to the extra $60,000 ish tax dollars the town got for letting these weirdos act like cops. I’m sure they didn’t think these guys would do anything dangerous… until they did. Sounds to me like the town was relatively safe and that the reserve program worked for the most part- except the lack of background checks, qualifications, and required passing of police academy. They let these guys come be cops in town for the funzies, for as long as they needed to, so they could keep the badge year round, and they laid $400 each for it. I’d be happier if the mayor had put the money into infrastructure rather than his and the “police chief”’s pockets. But relatively speaking, if the guys on Dan Blitzerians team would have kept a lid on their crazy; they’d be fine

[@anthonymartin9539]

I see no difference between the State sanctioned officer and a rogue mayor putting a gang of blue thugs together. Yes it was to give out CCWs to be honored nation wide, shouldn't everyone have that right? Not just the politically connected.

[@aleetee2003]

2 people you don't want showing up to your business. Larry Barker and Lisa Guerrero.

[@rickquist3992]

While this program was a bit shady... The kids in Uvalde Texas would have been better off if "officers" from THIS agency would have responded.

[@finished6267]

Sure. Sure they would have.

[@rickquist3992]

@@finished6267 I'd put more faith in O'Neill, Luttrell & the Gracie brothers than the heroes who stunk up Uvalde!

[@onlythewise1]

cops lawyers judges district attorneys = money

[@trials6502]

I thought the already current larping was out of control. These guys take the role-playing to whole new heights.

[@seanbarnes9021]

Actually is not a bad idea for small towns that can't afford a police force but it should be citizens who live in the area and pass a background check.

[@MikoWorldwide]

I think it’s fine. The police “ accreditations” and companies that are currently in place of course they want a monopoly they do not want to lose their place. If the people of the city are not complaining, why would anybody else. When things don’t make sense it always has to do with money.

[@dronepilot260rc]

That city is an example of the Back the Blue mindset haha

[@twizz420]

Has this been stopped yet? Would be nice to get an update

[@ghostwriter720]

they shut it down in 2018

[@nalbano]

Sounds like an excellent program. We need more.

[@keithbaker1951]

Yep.

[@skeefe1816]

I can’t believe they didn’t verbally mention Dan Bilzerian in that list. He was in the photo line up.

[@jonrajsl291]

DAN BILZERIAN IS A CLOWN.... NOTHING MORE... UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR FRAUD.....

[@skeefe1816]

@@jonrajsl291 absolute clown. I agree.

[@pinkchaos.]

Geeze, looks like Jeremy Dewitt missed out 😆

[@matthewbeard1831]

Larry is a legend

[@nileswright8915]

sooooo got it going on down there in the Land of Enchantment!!! Wow!!! :(

[@BMWiE-lz3nu]

If there's a "police force" ruling a town,wouldn't that be the complete opposite of "the wild wild west"

[@learninglady5034]

I think they are referring to the part of wild west where you could be become a deputy by someone saying you were & there was no training 😀

[@BMWiE-lz3nu]

@@learninglady5034 the wild wild west was the WILD west for a reason. Due to the recent settlement of the western part of the US,THERE WAS NO LAW. It's why Deadwood SD was considered one of the last of the "wild west" towns because they didn't even have a sheriff until 1873 and was essentially a lawless town(with a population,slab city doesn’t count)that needed to be "tamed." Most of the violence that is associated with the "wild west" was the fight between civilized society and lawlessness

[@learninglady5034]

@@BMWiE-lz3nu Yep. I knew the reason it was wild. Just explaining why I think they compared it to wild wild west.

[@Hhbhnnggbb]

I think it's a good Idea for a small town needing protection but not having enough funding power. Majority of those guys have the training needed to protect.

[@scottmcelhiney323]

And you base that claim on what knowledge?Because they are ex armed forces members? There is a HUGE difference between civil police and military members... possibly the military members that have been forced into the role of peace keeping could have some of the training needed to protect.

[@Hhbhnnggbb]

@@scottmcelhiney323 you're right and yeah I did base it on just military background. I really do think you're idea is good. And the chief had a good idea to. I jumped the gun with only seeing the military background as a good trait. But he was going in the right direction. The $400 annual charge was smart and funny, but still in the right direction towards a solution.

[@Hustler1856]

Yet every citizens have the right to serve as police. Cops in all city’s are citizens I hope and not just so call special people like the state cop stated.

[@dafuqtv3554]

You're absolutely 100% right! Hit the nail right on the head!

[@MrGabrielJude]

Aren’t sheriffs allowed to deputize anyone they see fit?

[@KB4QAA]

MJ: No. Not unless state law authorizes it. Western movies are not reliable legal advice.

[@jamesgabaldon1239]

If your township can’t afford law enforcement, you rely on the county Sheriff and state police! It’s not that difficult to figure out!

[@Apogge_kings]

Wrong

[@tomhodge2565]

Welcome to America and it’s justice system.

[@FernandoGonzalez-gi4wl]

Great investigative story. Please do more.

[@wilbl7778]

Why not? They act no different than the sociopaths that actually go through the academy.

[@fredrickdavis5746]

What do you think is gonna happen when you have volunteers

[@dbfcrell8300]

Put the entire lot in jail, including the Mayor. Any of them that pulled over, detained, arrested, threatened in any way, harmed or inconvenienced anyone in the general public should be brought up on charges and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Not to mention having their gun permits revoked in all states for 10 years. If found guilty, they should be thrown in prison with the shtheads that stormed the Capitol.

[@letusgrow2gether801]

Is this scheme going on in other small villages or towns??🤔

[@johanandersson7382]

22 weeks? On this side of the pond the training is 2.5 years!

[@youtubeisinconsistent9169]

Sgt Nicholas Angel would never abide such buffoonery.

[@modolief]

A great example of how journalists - and journalism, aka the First Amendment - can make a huge difference. Bravo.

[@cleanpatedave8229]

Sounds like something a cop would do

[@klk1900]

It was simply to way to carry a weapon legally in any state I assume. He wanted to be close to these guys that are known.

[@getonlygotonly]

Jeremy Dewitte would be right at home there

[@johnjohnson7092]

Jeremy Dewitte would run the show.

[@TheDaddy.]

and it's crazy how you hear on the news of all the shootings and all the racism and everything coming out of that lake

[@marzinjedi6437]

So fraud racketeering impersonating a police officer arrest them all !

[@richardwarnock2789]

HOW MANY January 6 Participants!?

[@zeusisgreat4896]

Thank you for exposing this!

[@andyrowe1424]

Mayor should be accountable too

[@JUANFLORES-fh2bp]

So what happened about this case?

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

This is about the legitimacy of all police departments in general

[@SMMBHQ-cg2zy]

BINGO

[@user-ly4bz9fw3k]

put them all in jail.....what a load of crap....

[@richardrichard9953]

It’s like deputizing Doc Holiday

[@momoamen2702]

are you sure the mayor didn't know about the scheme earlier going on for 13 years?it's only a town of 430 people

[@gregoriobell2736]

Every one of these people in or out of state should be charged and put in jail. Every single one of them no exceptions.

[@Casper55]

Translation from the mayor : since this got reported and on news we will fix it

[@johnfolsom9682]

I see no problem with this these people are more qualified than the regular cops.

[@mcdonald2037]

This is what I call Ghost employees... The things is this are they getting paid tax money ..this are like militias .. that's not good

[@donaldmetts5674]

How many other little towns are doing the same thing.

[@Mc007-]

Why didn’t the city just acquire off duty protection from surrounding law enforcement agencies. I’m sure there’s cops that wouldn’t mind looking in on the little town.

[@NobodyReport]

"because you asked we stopped"

[@mwv25]

Glad theirs a new good guy who is caring a gun. Not a bunch of head hunters who paid for badges.

[@WestCoastTruckingCEO]

Where can I sign up????

22 weeks total in training. Yet a Barber takes 104 weeks to be licensed. I see a huge problem.

[@MrLanzac]

“Many people just want to be police officers and just can’t “ you’re saying that about tier 1 operators and top of their game athletes. I’d say that inference about these people is wrong…entirely. If only that quality of person was a police officer.

[@johnnywadd7960]

Barney Fife

[@joeytorres5442]

..... Johnny wad..... You know they all have a collection of your movies that's for sure

[@midyearguru]

The jigs up, boys. And the inmates are drooling to get their hands on you.

[@benjaminlewis671]

So what was the problem, other than lack of "Training" ? Did they do something illegal in the town? Seems like there would be more to the story than a town with too much police. How did this change the crime rate?

[@franciscomolina5362]

looks like this village could use a good landscaper and painter more than anything

[@davidscott1340]

they can also look at records systems so they could be uber stalkers if they didn't like someone or overly liked a woman.

[@PWN_Nation]

22 weeks to become a NM State Trooper, but almost twice as long (40 weeks, or 1600 hours) to become a NM state-licensed cosmetologist...

[@michaelconway8337]

My god there are real journalists! I’m amazed

[@forrestrhea9271]

Sounds like a militia with a town to protect ! What's the problem?

[@miscprojects9662]

This is not a crime and the chief has complete and total authority to do exactly what he did

[@blackbird5634]

The ONLY thing that surprises me about this story is that Steven Seagal and Sean Penn are NOT on this list. *Marcus Luttrell should know better and he IS a Navy Seal.

[@DashDriver-z1r]

Should ex. Seals not be allowed to carry fire arms, I think that’s why most sign up so they can carry inter state

[@blackbird5634]

@@DashDriver-z1r I think anyone with an honorable discharge should be allowed to carry if they pass the background check.(no felonies etc.) But becoming a fake cop? I was NOT surprised Dan Bilzerian got caught out in this scam. But Mr. Luttrell is a war hero of the highest order and his sacrifices and those of his team are valued across our nation. It remains a mystery to me why he would need more ''validation'' or one more badge of honor in this lifetime. He remains high in my esteem and this slip up does not negate his standing, not too much anyway. -this is not sarcasm.