A Gilbert (Ariz.) police officer who shot and wounded a shoplifting suspect while off-duty last August has been disciplined with a demotion to dispatcher. Andrew Biggs told investigators he feared for his life when he confronted a man and woman at a local Wal-Mart store, and struggled with the woman as the man advanced on him. An internal affairs panel found Biggs violated four policies, including use of force, wearing a uniform off-duty and taking action while off-duty. Biggs’ attorney is appealing the action, saying, “It’s very sad to see a chief do this type of action,” saying it sends a message that officers don’t have a right to defend themselves. Biggs is appealing the discipline. In the meantime, he began his new dispatcher job on Jan. 4th. Read more here.
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Soooo, a “dispatch” publication posts an article that calls or supports a dispatch position be considered a demotion. Is dispatch not a profession in its own right? Did I miss the part on the application that says it is the peon spot for those “promoting” to an officer position. Seriously????? Guess the rest of us demotees or unpromotables should go job hunting for our real career.
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