UPDATE: Four days after after two Soddy Daisy Police Department officers were placed on paid leave

[@mlite30]

The level of police corruption is getting out of hand. Regardless of political affiliation I’ll vote for whomever is in favor of holding officers accountable.

[@AnnchristinaAlmazan]

That won’t be Trump-republicans want to make cops impossible to touch.

[@alt7244]

None of them are. Holding cops accountable is way down at the bottom of priorities

[@406walleyeslayer]

Right on. Most of them have strong back the blue mentality.​@alt7244

[@AnnchristinaAlmazan]

I suggest you look into Trump’s plan for cops.🤮

[@matthewpredmore6523]

@@AnnchristinaAlmazan I’m too busy watching Democrats tear apart the foundations of society to worry about a “what if”. I see Biden ordering Americans who were invited to walk through the capitol to be thrown in jail and tortured by he and his fellow Democrats. I see the IRS, the DOJ, the FBI, the BATFE all run by democrats and all crapping on the people of this nation, and doing it daily. Fix this crap before worrying about a “what if”.

[@rhoelscher]

When officers lie on arrest affidavits or speak lies, there must be accountability. Whether it’s the chief, sheriff or a patrolman.

[@iamgabriel5823]

It doesn't matter until they get caught.

[@justaguyinthematrix]

​@iamgabriel5823 they aren't bullet proof, there 2a nutrider. This is exactly why we have it but you think somehow it's a hobby or in your case, a penis.

[@billysmith8261]

@@iamgabriel5823 It doesn't matter then most of the time. The Supreme Court has ruled that cops are allowed to lie.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

Cops lie on reports and under oath all the time, these two were caught that's all.

[@krane15]

They're accountable to know one. When they get caught, they just get up and walk out. A Few Good Men is just fiction. This police incident is real life.

[@wxmyjnsn]

A quick Google search of that department showed me there is some deep seeded corruption and lack of ethics at that department.

[@turtletruth]

MODERN POLICE drain the wealth and freedoms from taxpayers FORCING loss of job, credit, home, marriage, and desire to continue living after complete financial ruin, being transformed and converted from taxpayer to welfare recipients! NO POLICE encounter ever benefits the taxpayer! - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@christopheraaron8299]

That's pretty much every law enforcement agency in the country, if not on the planet. They're government sanctioned criminal street gangs.

[@RealityBytesBack]

@@protonflux5766 And unfortunately big town police departments sometimes. Isn't it time to get rid of qualified immunity?

[@SoulforSale]

Typical municipal police department

[@alt7244]

Which departments aren't deeply corrupt?

[@johndassi6037]

Screw this paid leave bullshit

[@chrisoakey9841]

Always funny to see how police departments real issue is truthfulness from officers. Perjury in court, no problem. Telling the DA about the perjury. That is a carrier ender. We can't have police telling the truth. 😂

[@geramie15]

THEY ALL CRIMINALS!!!

[@johncataldo5529]

I agree but unfortunately it's a labor law thing and that's the way it has to be done until the investigation is complete and they are either exonerated or receive discipline which can be days off without pay. Otherwise the employer can be sued for not paying them when they hadn't yet been found guilty of anything. That's why they call it paid administrative leave and not a suspension.

[@chrisoakey9841]

@@johncataldo5529 its not a labor law. when you turn against the blue line often they get fired or on leave without pay. the cops that killed briana taylor stood down with pay. the correction officer who did a fake recruiting film pointing out that cops can get away with murder was fired as soon as the chief saw it. so murder, leave with pay. joking about how bad that is, screw possible lawsuit. you're gone. the female corporal who pulled the sergeant back to stop him assaulting a handcuffed perp, leave without pay, then sacked. the sgt abuser who responded by choking and threatening the female cop leave with pay. and i think eventually promoted.

[@davidhamm5626]

@@johncataldo5529 Thanks, I never really understood how that worked !

[@361c13]

THIS is what is called THE THIN BLUE LINE, IF U SPEAK UP AGAINST CORRUPTION YOUR OUT!!!

[@mick8888V]

Would that be the worst thing? Start a private security or investigation company. No Excuses for being complicit and not having the ethics to speak up.

[@361c13]

@@mick8888V U Are Absolutely Correct,

[@JDnFL]

Do they give you the "out" or is it something you have to obtain yourself? Unless you meant to say "you're out" I apologize in advance, I tend to be a smartass.

[@361c13]

@@JDnFL U Are Absolutely Correct!

[@JamesTrewolla]

You're.

[@ianbattles7290]

Show me any other occupation where you get paid leave for conduct like this.

[@361c13]

Conduct like this, THEY TOLD THE TRUTH ABOUT CORRUPTION IN THE DEPARTMENT,DID U MISS THAT!!!

[@hcbnett]

Politian's are above the law ... & more corrupt....Screw this paid leave bullshit ...

[@hueginvieny7959]

Are people not getting the context of the video. They spoke up and told the truth, and the police departments retaliation for telling the truth was to put them on leave

[@petterblanchard9101]

Maybe you should try to watch the video instead of just reading the title.

[@mattwriter8529]

@ianbattles7290 What conduct?

[@NoogaJack]

The irony. Billy Petty is known to have sold drugs

WOW! Well they are sovereign citizens. Laws NEVER apply to cops. Only citizens.

[@RealityBytesBack]

It's the "Laws for THEE but NOT for ME" syndrome.

[@urbanhesse6084]

It's the cops job to confiscate drugs so that the drugs can be redistributed for the love of money and wealth for the 1% elected athorteys and outher illeats as lawers swamp in to steel their unfair share. in sight of all the crouption going on , these things are rampid in our world .

[@divingduck9]

the drug war is just a moneymaking scam anyway. aholes get paid to bully & bigpharma gets a monopoly. its all a crock

[@timfrink6924]

More paid vacations for bad cops. What a disgrace

[@turtletruth]

Police! It's abnormally them vs us ... - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@johncasey9042]

You would love a job that you get paid holidays for fucking up instead of the sack

[@hueginvieny7959]

Are you not intelligent enough to get the context of this video. The two cops told the truth about another cop admitting he lied and should be a credible witness. The department put them on leave to retaliate against them. Look, I think it's bull crap how police department investigate themselves and get paid leave, but you have to watch the whole video, not just assume what it's about

[@fred_fred_fred]

These two were the good cops who were suspended for being good.

[@rwoodey68]

@@turtletruth "Ooh-rah"

[@MiClLC]

20 years of terrorizing the community and they call that "service."

[@JohnDoe69986]

I think you misinterpreted this video, these two officers testified that a witness was not credible. The police chief then took retaliatory action by suspending them. The gripe is with the retaliatory action against the two officers.

[@johngardiner5206]

Looking at the quality of the comments on this thread, it's not hard to understand why police officers are leaving in hundreds! I do wonder why anyone would sign up to "serve and protect" all these ungrateful morons.

[@jefferybernard4800]

When this happens the cops should be given jail time

[@johngardiner5206]

@@jefferybernard4800 stop commenting on headlines! Nothing to do with corruption.

[@DarthVader1977]

Please stay away from children.

[@photographyisnotacrime7300]

In what other profession do you only require 6 months or training, have incredible power over everyday citizens, can lie to get folks jailed and get away with it, and then when finally caught put on leave with full pay? I'll wait.

[@Darkfox129]

They have ZERO power over citizens they just think they do

[@stevenmacinnis418]

I think to jjoin the cripts or the bloods its a six month intiation

[@lindaward3156]

I was in the workforce for over 50 years and that bever happened in any of my professional work nor any casual work I've done.

[@ecamp6360]

In many states you have to go through more training to be a hairdresser.

[@wadestanton]

Quit blaming lack of training when corruption slaps you in the face.

[@XenOLith-h3c]

ABOLISH QUALIFIED IMMUNITY NOW!!! NO person in this country should be above or exempt from the law!

[@Augustus_McCrae]

Learn about Qualified Immunity rather than just reposting phony outrage you've seen elsewhere

[@OgamiItto70]

"...Untruthfulness [is] the nail in the coffin of a law enforcement officer's career." *_HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAH!!!_* Comedic genius!

[@sketch6995]

Kinda hard to feel sorry for any damn cop these days

[@fjb960]

You feel sorry for bad cops getting caught?

[@RealityBytesBack]

I feel sorry for us THE CITIZENS, that have to PAY for this BS out of our tax dollars. But even more sorry for OUR communities that are falling victim to not only our constitutional rights being violated, evidence Being planted, corruption, and even worse.. Some people don't make it out with their LIFE

[@poncethegayboi]

​@@fjb960the good cops union are backing the bad cops lol.

[@bobthetitanic]

Why we are the employers, we are just as responsible.​@@RealityBytesBack

[@RealityBytesBack]

@@bobthetitanic Ohh, how so?

[@seer1]

"The most dangerous thing in life is an incompetent that has been given a gun and a law enforcement badge." - Steven Magee

[@steelmill]

We investigated ourselves and found no wrong doing, This has to stop immediately.

[@ostlandr]

These two officers are trying to stop it, which is why they have been suspended. Blatant retaliation.

[@bryandeviney4072]

@@ostlandr That sucks, these two were trying to be good cops... So the police department is now trying to get rid of them because they didn't follow the rest of the thin blue line.

[@barrymcdougal4816]

PAID LEAVE OR A HOLIDAY NOTHING NEW.

Ha!. We can tell you didn't watch the video.

[@firstman9273]

Watch the video again, this time, listen to what is being said.

[@CastorTroy-bq5tk]

Let's her from all the "back the blue" supporters! WHERE YA AT?

[@jalopywrench]

I'm here. For good cops. This crap has to be stopped. Turn the lights on, put them in the spotlight. Good police aren't afraid of the light. If they hide, they're not good cops.

[@hueginvieny7959]

So 2 good cops told the truth and got put on leave as a punishment for doing that. Are you mad about the retaliation by the department or the fact they told the truth I'm confused

[@veronicaBolanos-mc4fc]

I think people are getting this wrong. These 2 cops came forward with information about the IA investigation. They were retaliated against for doing so..Its not about their wrong doing..

[@jayaltman1573]

Criminals with badges

[@EMWoodworking]

Perhaps you should watch the video again and turn the sound on.

[@ricladouceur6202]

Isn't that perjury!

[@hueginvieny7959]

My God, another comment left by a person to dumb to watch a video and get the context. The two cops spoke up and told the truth about a corrupt cop lying to an investigation and admitting to them. These cops tried to speak up, but the department retaliated and put them on leave and under investigation. They tried to do the right thing and were paying consequences for telling the truth. Watch the videos. Just don't leave a comment

[@ricladouceur6202]

@hueginvieny7959 Moron maybe you should try to understand the full context. What these officers are reporting is, in fact, perjury by other officers. Before you go all Karen, try using your brain.

[@samcolt1079]

@@hueginvieny7959 COPS ARE BREAKING ALL KINDS OF LAWS ALL OVER AMERICA. IT MUST BE STOPPED NOW

[@jenkor513]

They didnt strip the cops of shit. They chief said look guys, ya got caught lying so we gonna put on a dog and pony show and you will be on paid vacation. We will get our controlled media to make it look like you are the victims. But don't worry, we will investigate you and find no wrongdoing in a few weeks or months. In the meantime, have some bbqs, take a vacation with your families, complete those house upgrades you been wanting to do without worrying about money.

[@lindaward3156]

sounds about right

[@hueginvieny7959]

You realize they put the cops on leave as a retaliation for telling the truth about another cop admitting to them they lied

[@DXT61]

Did you not pay attention to the article? The police dept is retaliating or appears to be retaliating because they spoke up AGAINST the EMT who was a reserve officer. Hell, the cops did the right thing and still get crucified.

[@garyowen9044]

@@DXT61 no they didn’t watch the video. They just looked at the picture.

[@mattwriter8529]

You didn't even listen to the video did you?

[@Cops-R-Bad]

Hmm..does this case make citizens believe that police are always honest??

[@RealityBytesBack]

Do citizens believe in the honesty of police anymore? I see new footage DAILY of officers getting caught red handed, on their OWN body warm cameras. IMO, The day and age of the perception of "looking up to cops because they're honest and trustworthy" is O-V-E-R.

[@Glenn-dp8vn]

More honest than your everyday citizens.

[@Quakeboy02]

@@Glenn-dp8vn Actually not. Power corrupts. The average citizen has very little power.

[@shenmisheshou7002]

Just about every day on KZbin, we see a case where a cop lied. If I were on a jury, I would never convict anyone of anything only on the word of a cop or a clown car full of cops. Without evidence or independent witnesses, I have come to feel that you just can't trust cops to be completely honest and in my mind, that means that if a cop's word is the only thing there is against a defendant, I can't accept the word of a cop as sufficient to meet the "Beyond Reasonable Doubt" criterion to convict someone of a crime.

[@saxonstu6803]

Anyone who tries to defend the perjury and corruption of these criminals should be held just as accountable

[@mikecolby2862]

It's ok to lie? And still get paid hmmm

[@hueginvieny7959]

My God, another comment left by a person to dumb to watch a video and get the context. The two cops spoke up and told the truth about a corrupt cop lying to an investigation and admitting to them. These cops tried to speak up, but the department retaliated and put them on leave and under investigation. They tried to do the right thing and were paying consequences for telling the truth. Watch the videos. Just don't leave a comment

They were the ones who told the truth and were suspened for that. Watch the bloody video before commenting!!

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

​@@hueginvieny7959if you're gonna call someone dumb, don't have bad grammar in your complaint. "too dumb" not "to dumb".

[@firstman9273]

Watch the video again, this time, listen to what is being said.

[@RealityBytesBack]

Perhaps some people needed go back, WATCH the video in its entirety, and LISTEN to what's ACTUALLY happening. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying, they were put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@toomuch3864]

Looks like two criminals sitting there.

[@Resist_JWO_1984]

DOMESTIC TERRORISTS!

[@hueginvieny7959]

They told the truth are the people so stupid they can't watch a video and understand what the video is about. The two cops told the truth about another cop being corrupt and admitting to lying to an investigation. Did you even watch the video

[@kevinrice7635]

Agreed

[@MrLgmurphysr]

That's because they are.

[@AndyCutright]

Do folks just not watch the video? Those two cops are being punished by the corrupt cops they are trying to expose.

[@Dpsnadress]

When will the city council step in and shut this down.. it's clearly dirty..

[@jimreeves1954]

They won't, because you have to understand that the city council is a big part of the " Back the Blue " when a council member gets pulled over, they also drive with the Golden Drivers License. Integrity and Honesty is scarce today.

[@tomh2525]

These two cops should be given medals and a raise. The chief should be fired for disciplining them for doing the right thing (it's required that unreliability be disclosed to the defense). The chief is retaliating against these guys for telling the truth as required by law. Looks like the department is corrupt, at least at the top.

[@alt7244]

Untruthfulness is taught to law enforcement. Taught and encouraged.

[@RealityBytesBack]

If untruthfulness is taught and encouraged by law enforcement.. What Happens when officers come forward and tell the truth, against other officers. Like in this instance?

[@iamgabriel5823]

Call it what it is -- lies and perjury.

[@RealityBytesBack]

@@iamgabriel5823 They didn't lie or perjure themselves. These two officers Jenkins and Elrod Stepped forward and exposed another officer in their department, sergeant Wright. Wright lied on an IA report, and admitted it to officer Jenkins. As soon as these two cops Testified about the lies-- they would retaliate it against, put on leave, and eventually fired. So my question to you jam. should officers be retaliated against if they step forward and expose other cops for lying?

[@hugokatz]

Don't let cops investigate themselvess.

[@jonfrancis59]

20 Years of Service to themselves, and 20 years of disservice to the Republic..

[@matthewpredmore6523]

If “untruthfulness” is a supposed death knell to a cop’s career, then how do we have any cops still in uniform?

[@johnwilson6707]

to tell the truth i think i would be lying if i said i could explain this

[@RealityBytesBack]

@@johnwilson6707 These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying, they were put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@cshawn07]

Where do they find these sociopaths..Keep giving badges to these psychopaths!

[@tubeboy2265]

a bunch of good old boys

[@Obex-v2l]

the thin line between cop and Criminal

[@hueginvieny7959]

The two officers pictured are good cops. They tried to tell the truth and got punished by the department for all the people who dont understand what the video is about

[@Lotus67]

You are dangerous .

[@deosiewilson732]

I have no idea what this is about but I guarantee those 2 are not good ......

[@RealityBytesBack]

@@deosiewilson732 Is a customary for you to "guarantee" something (In this case "those 2 cops are not good) if you don't understand the context? Perhaps go back, WATCH the video in its entirety, and LISTEN to what's ACTUALLY happening. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying, they were put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@jnywd8450]

What a horrible way to treat those good officers,,,, forcing them to take a paid vacation.

[@jurgenblick5491]

Some serious overweight cops I bet they spend most of their time at Burger King

[@AnnchristinaAlmazan]

The long, flabby arm of the law.

[@SamLopezI]

Dunkin Donuts!

[@Spruce_Bingsteen]

@@AnnchristinaAlmazan LOL!!!!😃😃😃😃

[@andrewmurrieta936]

One looks like the king from burger king

[@IMTM1]

I see some comments condemning these two officers, calling them corrupt. I think you need to listen to this again and see that these two officers exposed a 3rd officer for his admitted false reporting. These 2 HONEST policemen are being retaliated against for doing their job first and ignoring the thin blue line mentality. Only people who would stand against these two are the corrupt cops from this department and their friends and family who are ignorant of their true behavior. There is a need to reboot that complete office.

[@Mark-q1s9l]

ALL COPS R BAD COPS

[@turtletruth]

Police! It's abnormally them vs us ... - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@davidhahmsr.3937]

71---75.

[@dwighttipps414]

All investigations should be by a outside third party. Enough of this we investigated ourselves an found nothing wrong.

[@chrischancey6759]

I scratched my head at first about this story... reporters could have made it clearer about what was underlying this story, rather than leaving it rather neutral so as not to piss off the police...

[@Trash-Castle]

it’s bad folks stopped reading articles. It’s worse they stopped listening to them too. These officers didn’t lie they spoke up about a lie…

[@nadasurf9009]

IS DIABETES A PREREQUISITE TO BE A POLICE OFFICER?

[@iamgabriel5823]

No, but obesity and low IQ are.

[@406walleyeslayer]

Another example of why we need 90% fewer cops.

[@williammoore3279]

Shame on the Local 3 News interviewer for allowing the officer's attorney to make her PSA. First, when an officer is placed on paid or unpaid leave regardless of the reason - they have their agency issued badge and weapon surrendered and a no-contact order is issued for the duration of the leave. This is standard protocol. This attorney gave an Oscar winning performance of officer victimhood. Second, my retirement group could give this attorney a good 1,000 documented cases where law enforcement lied on official reports and under oath. This is discounting KZbinr created content but news agencies taking time to compare body worn cameras against official reports, courtroom video, and even appeal hearing video. The likelihood an officer will ever face consequences for perjury of charges for submitting false reports is almost zero (0). Third, take a look at any Brady List to review the thousands upon thousands of officers proven to be untruthful or unreliable who are still working in law enforcement. So please, spare us the performance attorney commentary outside a court of law. (We can even show you where judges issued a not guilty for a defendant unless the DA pressed perjury charges against an officer found lying under oath during the trial - and the DA refused.)

If you actually watched the video you should be aware that they are the ones who told the truth and then got suspended it for it. They are the victims of corruption in that police force!

[@RealityBytesBack]

I agree that there are instances where cops lie on official document, all the time. That's not the case here. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying, they were Retaliated against for coming forward and exposing the lies of another officer, put on administrative leave (and eventually fired) .

[@cobracommander9138]

Internal Affairs is a joke in all police departments. IA like any other department within the police department work at pleasure of the police chief. They don't call it "investigated themselves" for nothing.

[@TheRachael92]

Well… lying on the stand is perjury. Put when you qualified immunity, internal affairs, a corrupt police union and judges in your back pocket would expect anything less.

They were not the ones who lied. They are the ones that revealed a fellow cop lied on the witness stand. Watch the video again!!

[@backwoodscharlie8483]

Where is the town of Saudi Daisy located?

[@jimmyzab5476]

O poor scumbags .. THEY GOT THERE BADGES AND GUNS STRIPPED FROM THEM HURRY CALL THE WAMBALUNCE….. and yet 2-paid vacations handed out SMMFH.

[@jimmyzab5476]

@@RealityBytesBack absolutely GROSS. The day they pay for there own fuck ups. Policing will do a 360 that very day that out pays WATCH THE DIFFERENCE IN THE PIGS ACROSS THE STATES…

[@RealityBytesBack]

Perhaps You need to go back, WATCH the video in its entirety, and LISTEN to what's ACTUALLY happening. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying. They were retaliated against by the department they worked for because they exposed another lying cop, they were then put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@silverstar4289]

Paid leave is mandatory in most cases like this. They are accused and to take money from them at this phase is unconstitutional. Government employees have protection. Look to the long game. It is important the government follows the legal procedures to ensure things are done once and for all. That is why many critics here aren’t placed in those positions. You would react emotionally and these guys would get their jobs back.

[@RealityBytesBack]

So you don't think these two officers SHOULD get their jobs back? Even though THEY forward and told the truth about another officer in their department, sergeant Wright, lying?

[@autumnmcewing9211]

Become a cop if you want paid time off for breaking the law

[@hueginvieny7959]

My God, another comment left by a person to dumb to watch a video and get the context. The two cops spoke up and told the truth about a corrupt cop lying to an investigation and admitting to them. These cops tried to speak up, but the department retaliated and put them on leave and under investigation. They tried to do the right thing and were paying consequences for telling the truth. Watch the videos. Just don't leave a comment

[@mariomarinrealtor975]

Either way it's still wrong. The corruption should never allow an employee going on any type of suspension with pay. Sounds more like a paid vacation. One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.

[@RealityBytesBack]

Perhaps You need to go back, WATCH the video in its entirety, and LISTEN to what's ACTUALLY happening. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying. They were retaliated against by the department they worked for because they exposed another lying cop, they were then put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@FUBAR199]

When internal affairs don’t work go to external cross hairs, public opinion will expose them and get rid of them, but they should also have their police certification removed!

[@RealityBytesBack]

Have their police certification removed? For speaking up against another officer in their department, who lied? It's not often you see cops step up and go against their own department.

[@AnnchristinaAlmazan]

Vacation! Must be nice.🤮

[@RiverratGoRVing]

This is way Qualified Immunity needs to be removed from Police. They need to be held accountable for their actions. Camera and Audio need to be on and a Law needs to be Passed and Inforced that they remain on at all times. As well as being worn by all Law Enforcement Agencies. All Settlements need to be paid from Officers Pinion Fund and not Taxpayers Money.

[@charleswright9348]

Those dumb cops appearance tells all.

[@ostlandr]

Since they stood up, called out another officer for perjury, and are paying the price for it, I don't care how they look.

[@ronaldalford4161]

Paid leave after you lied as a police officer. This is a perfect example of what's wrong in our country. Twenty years ago they would be fired without pay. And then charged for giving false statements. The same way a citizen would be charged for telling lies. As a police officer if your word isnt trustworthy. How can anyone or anything you investigate be trustworthy?

[@mattwriter8529]

They are not the ones who lied. They told the DA another cop was a liar and the chief is mad they told on the other cop.

[@AndyCutright]

I am shocked at how unaware all the folks in the comments are. These two are being punished by the corrupt cops. I guess folks just see a headline and make a million assumptions.

[@ostlandr]

Did NOBODY actually watch the video? These are two good cops getting screwed over for outing perjury by a bad cop.

[@dawndakennemer2762]

The guy on trial is not believed? He might lie ? BUT THE COPS DID LIE ?

[@kellidinit3725]

They betrayed their community and should never be put in any kind of position of authority again.

[@firstman9273]

Watch the video again, this time, listen to what is being said.

[@Primus54]

When officers are under investigation for potential criminal or civil misconduct, suspensions should be unpaid. Should a non-biased investigation clear them, back pay can be awarded.

[@jefflitchford1422]

I’m a commercial truck driver, and if I lie on my reports meaning my log book where I have to fill out daily I get fined for every infraction if I kill somebody because of my negligence, I go to jail point blank. I don’t have a accidental discharge. I thought that car was gonna kill me so I killed him so to say police officers are privileged is an understatement

[@don5062]

It's terrible that telling the truth would cause you to "lose" your job/status. It's egregious and unacceptable when it happens in a police department.

[@johnwalling5570]

So what this lawyer said and I don’t wanna miss quote. Her is when you get into the smaller departments when it comes to an eternal affairs investigation their buddies, their friends their coworkers do the investigation and it goes nowhere. What I’m confused about is they got on the stand, they swore oath to tell the truth whether they told the truth or not they’re suspended with pay so basically they’re on vacation but we don’t know if they’re telling the truth or they’re lying but let’s say they’re lying. Does that warrant suspension with paid leave, it makes no sense.

[@RealityBytesBack]

Perhaps WATCH the video in its entirety, and LISTEN to what's ACTUALLY happening. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying, they were put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@joeecontant7490]

Why are they on pay leave

[@ostlandr]

Retaliation for outing a fellow officer for perjury in a criminal trial. If you just look at the headline and don't watch the video, you don't get that.

[@frankgilyard9210]

I'LL ASK IS BEING TRUTHFUL IMPORTANT IN A CRIMINAL JUSTICE SETTING ⚖ YES OR NO???

[@michaelwaddell9461]

All public employees and all law enforcement employees should be required to take continuing education classes on local and Constitutional law Period

[@markthomas3730]

SOGGY DAISY ? WHO TF NAMED THIS TOWN ??

[@KookaburraAU9908]

Pervert the course of justice and then perjury in court.

[@darrilynbradley9624]

America is stuffed

[@MrLgmurphysr]

If they committed perjury they should be arrested, jailed, convicted, and incarcerated. Are they not held to a higher standard?

[@mattwriter8529]

They are not the ones who lied. Did you listen to the video?

[@mariomarinrealtor975]

You mean they went on vacation! Suspended with pay. Souds like an oxymoron.

[@Platoface]

Placed on vacation? Hell no!

[@carolbamforth7475]

There will be a lawsuit and big settlement.

[@garyashmore4884]

Jail for being liars.

[@gooddad3575]

Should be unpaid leave

[@christopherskipp1525]

And police are credible witnesses?

[@richardbobby4992]

Witness retaliation.

[@ostlandr]

Happens to public employees in NYS also, even though NYS law specifically prohibits retaliation. One guy I know tried to report corruption in NYS government. His department's Office of Investigations deliberately outed him as a whistleblower, he got stripped of most of his duties, and he never got promoted after that. Oh, and after he gave his information, they made him sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and then they dropped the whole thing like a hot potato.

[@mykethevet]

Why are so many police departments like this? Americans do nothing to stop it

[@drdoc7508]

Looks like city has a Lawsuit and these cops are going to Jail. Corruption has gotten out of hand

[@firstman9273]

Watch the video again, this time, listen to what is being said.

[@shakey2634]

This video assumes the viewer has prior knowledge of this story that I don’t have. Guess I need a program to keep up with the players.

[@renettawilliams1921]

This is a DAMN SHAME.

[@donwhitaker2755]

2:48 What goes around comes around if we get suspended from our job it is not with pay

[@hubertvecht7255]

Ohhh nooo ! I’m in trouble at work so my punishment is a paid vacation 😢. Can’t make this up !

[@Lonesome.Cowboy]

That attorney said :"The officers knew they would be RETALIATED against...Almost immediately"...What? Holding them accountable is "retaliation"?. How many people's lives have they ruined before they were caught? Money buys you whatever you want, even new descriptions. You pay a lawyer and "accountability" becomes "retaliation", and "lies" are minimised with "untruthfulness".

[@davidmurphy9872]

Are those 2 cops married

[@Joseph-j9r7g]

If you lived in a town called Soddy Daisy, would you admit it?

[@tommylucero2931]

So they stripped them from their badge but they are still getting paid, Know doesn't any one else think this is not right, striped from their badge but still getting paid,

[@bryanneedham7758]

Paid leave for this ? Wow, I mean expected !!! 1:10 Because they committed perjury, which is illegal to all but sovereign citizens that where blue !!!

[@ricosuave8123]

If the police department - _your employer_ - takes away your badge and gun, you are *NOT* a cop anymore. Hence, you shouldn’t be paid while on any type of leave (suspended). It really should be that easy.

[@ronaldwerner3542]

Feds should be investigating all Police departments. Too many bad cops and other cops covering up for them.

[@victorlorraine6596]

Since when is paid since when is paid time off a punishment?

[@chainsawsurgeon6108]

Paid leave ? How painful can that be ?

[@Rick4345]

I believe some of the comments are wrong. It’s not the captain and lieutenant that are being accused of lying. It’s one of their subordinates. These two are trying to set the record straight and do the right thing.

[@transparent1054]

As long as they are receiving a paid leave, no one has turned their back on them.

[@RealityBytesBack]

Perhaps some people needed go back, WATCH the video in its entirety, and LISTEN to what's ACTUALLY happening. These 2 cops Jenkins and Elrod (The ones on the stand) spoke up AGAINST Sergeant Wright (another cop in the dept) after Wright lied During an official IA investigation. And Wright later admitted it to Sergeant Jenkins, That he lied. THESE 2 came forward and told the truth about wright lying, they were put on administrative leave, and eventually fired.

[@TeOriwaWaiariki-qr3ch]

Why do cops in america get paid leave with courtcases pending❓️ They should be suspended without pay until their outcome if they are found to be innocent then they get Back paid but if Guilty they lose Everything☝🏾💯

[@ricosuave8123]

The body language of the officer swearing his oath (0:20) before testifying was very transparent. Just look at his face. That says it all.

[@firstman9273]

Watch the video again, this time, listen to what is being said.

[@craig6430]

Who's the brain child that came up with this headline?

[@richardroesler2209]

How many professions have paid administrative leave for wrongdoing... End qualified immunity and paid administrative leave...

[@philpollock2209]

They look like gangsters and you put them in a police uniform

[@Candace-rg5zs]

That one cop looks like the dude off the Austin Powers movie 😂😂😂

[@isthattrue1083]

While they are a part of an ongoing investigation, they shouldn't be paid. If found not guilty, etc., they then can be retro-paid. If not, they get no money and go to jail.

[@chrispotas6236]

Because they all lie

[@boyerboytalks]

it seems they are complaining about being on PAID leave while being investigated. most jobs don't get that