No Confidence?

[thompal]

I saw on the news tonight that the FOP is doing a vote of no-confidence about the prosecutor and the courts.

While I agree with them, I have no idea what it means. What will be the result?

And how can you vote no-confidence about an entire court system?

 

[churchmouse]

Regardless we (CKW AND MYSELF) agree

 

[BigRed]

Should throw that no good piece of dung mayor called Hog**** onto the list as well.

 

[KellyinAvon]

No Confidence votes are common in British Parliament (time for a new PM) and FOP's do this as well but without the turnover of the individual who lacks confidence. Remember the incredibly incompetent yet extremely arrogant former Sheriff of Broward County, Florida? Something like 80% voted no-confidence (what's up with the 20%??) for that walking ****-show.

"Lost faith and confidence in the Commander's ability to lead" is the standard statement when a Military Commander (one with Command authority, as in UCMJ/statutory authority) is relieved of command by a higher level commander. There is no de-frocking and sword breaking anymore.

I'm thinking it's a measure to show that an organization representing/made up of a specific population (in this case a population greatly affected) REALLY has big problems with the individual.

Maybe a LEO could chime in on the issue.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Been saying it along time. While our fight has been us vs them on guns, we ALL should have demanded a complete shake down, rebuild and heavily financed complete justice system. Instead, we get roundabouts.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I'm thinking it's a measure to show that an organization representing/made up of a specific population (in this case a population greatly affected) REALLY has big problems with the individual.

This is along the lines I was going to guess.

 

[El Conquistador]

On the fire side we have had some of our local union‘s taken votes of no confidence in their fire chiefs in the past. Sometimes it will get the attention of the Mayor or Chief but most of the time the Chief will see it as a badge of honor and brag about it. Makes no sense but when it gets to that point when there is no trust between the rank and file and the leadership nothing is going to help until the next election.

 

[xwing]

Interesting. So it's just "for show"? Does anything happen to the "leadership" member in question?

 

[Denny347]

Interesting. So it's just "for show"? Does anything happen to the "leadership" member in question?

It's sending a message.

 

[Denny347]

I saw on the news tonight that the FOP is doing a vote of no-confidence about the prosecutor and the courts.

While I agree with them, I have no idea what it means. What will be the result?

And how can you vote no-confidence about an entire court system?

It is more aimed at the Judges that operate the courts. For years they have refused to jail those that truly should be locked up. You are on probation for robbery, commit another robbery, and never see jail.

 

[printcraft]

Interesting. So it's just "for show"? Does anything happen to the "leadership" member in question?

Ask chancellor Valorum…

 

[xwing]

It is more aimed at the Judges that operate the courts. For years they have refused to jail those that truly should be locked up. You are on probation for robbery, commit another robbery, and never see jail.

Makes sense. But it's the prosecutors also. People commit serious crimes, get released immediately on recognizance and go commit other ones right away. There are no consequences, so crime blossoms. Meanwhile police "leadership" in Dem-run cities don't back up their officers.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

It's sending a message.

I'm sure it's also sending a message to the voting populous as well. At least hopefully.

 

[Denny347]

I'm sure it's also sending a message to the voting populous as well. At least hopefully.

That is the REAL purpose.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Update: Mears got 98.9% no confidence vote from the FOP.

Did 1.1% not read the question right?

Indy FOP delivers overwhelming vote of no confidence in Marion County Prosecutor, court system

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police announced an overwhelming vote of no confidence in Marion County Courts and in Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears. On Aug. 4, members of t…

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[Blackhawk2001]

Update: Mears got 98.9% no confidence vote from the FOP.

Did 1.1% not read the question right?

Indy FOP delivers overwhelming vote of no confidence in Marion County Prosecutor, court system

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police announced an overwhelming vote of no confidence in Marion County Courts and in Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears. On Aug. 4, members of t…

fox59.com

They are his relatives and friends. . .

 

[oze]

I'm not plugged into the Marion County criminal justice system, really just read about it here and from links posted here. But I would not be surprised if the prosecuter gets reelected. Also, sorry to say that I agree with the talking head behind the "news" desk, it would be helpful to know the total number of votes cast, or maybe the percentage of officers who cast a vote.

 

[oze]

I'm sure it's also sending a message to the voting populous as well. At least hopefully.

Yes!