I'm sure you are now well aware of the video currently circulating the internet of one of your patrolmen. The one where he threatens to execute a lawfully armed citizen, in possession of a permit/license to carry a concealed weapon? I was made aware of the video by a friend who is a resident of Canton. Sadly, they say that this behavior is not uncommon among LEO in that area, especially when dealing with lawfully armed citizens.
I don't have much to say about what transpired in the video, except to say that, of course, I'm disgusted by the actions of a man who took an oath to serve the public trust. He insulted, belittled, humiliated, and threatened the life of a man who'd done him no harm, and who committed no crime. As someone who has friends who serve our communities, and our country, I find him to be an embarrassment to all who serve. He simply does not deserve to wear his uniform, or his badge. A man like him does worse than dishonor his oath, however; he endangers all those around him, from those who serve next to him, to the people he's sworn to protect. His utter disregard for the rights of the citizens of Canton not only affected one man, it affects all those who walk the streets of your city. How can the people of Canton expect to respect LEOs when they face the sort of attitude your officer displayed? How can LEO expect to do their job efficiently when the people cannot trust them to treat them with respect?
I believe the officer's behavior not only dishonors other LEO, it endangers them. When law enforcement officers lose the trust and respect of the people they serve, they can only be seen as the enemy. People will see this video, and may expect the same treatment. Even worse, there may come a day when this very officer pulls someone else over, treats them the way he treated the man in the video, and the person he pulls over may, out of fear, decide it would be better to defend themselves, rather than face a possible roadside execution from a "Glock 40" from a monster with a badge.
That's what your officer is: a monster. He's an out-of-control animal, who is a clear and present danger to the entire community. I beg you, please remove this man from power, before a citizen, or an officer, suffers the consequences of his actions.