Did anyone catch the article in the Arizona Republic on Saturday, August 23rd?
Here’s the link. http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2008/08/22/20080822neporncop0823.html
In a nutshell this former Scottsdale cop named Steve Boltz – a 19 year veteran – admitted to “receiving, forwarding, viewing and storing” pornographic material on his work computer. Apparently he had over 210 Megs of data in his email "Inbox", when the maximum allowed by their IT department is only 55 Megs.
He was suspended for eight months, but resigned from the Scottsdale Police back in April. He works for the Sheriff’s Office now with the hopes of getting a job there. You folks would know better than I do, but it appears that Sheriffs are not monitored or required to be certified Arizona Peace Officers.
It’s an interesting story on a few fronts. First – I don’t know what dumbass would ever keep, forward and store porno on his work computer – let alone a cop's computer! 2nd, Not to justify what he did, but clearly this guy never learned that you have to empty your “Sent” items and your “Deleted” items regularly on a computer, and 3rd –let me give you some insight into any and all IT departments. IT guys are usually pretty tame. They are voyeurs on all your emails. I will guarantee any IT department or Network ADMIN knows all the affairs and indiscretions of everyone in any Enterprise - including the PD. My past Network ADMIN guys read “live” IMs and emails of everyone, especially young single woman and their bosses, and drew correlations.
If this cop got turned in by the Network ADMIN, I can assure you this cop either pissed of the IT department or someone had it out for him. Be friends with your Networking guy folks. He won’t only fix your email, but he will cover for you and hide horny man-love letters from guys like Blake or Kevin.
More importantly, this officer Boltz clearly resigned back in April and was suspended for eight months. An honorable thing to do and a justified (IMO) punishment.
So what about Ron Snodgrass #2141?
Why was this not done to Sergeant Ronald Snodgrass #2141? In this Blog entry,
http://badphoenixcops.blogspot.com/2008/06/open-letter-to-jack-harris-sergeant-ron.html
Snodgrass was accused of much of the same – if not more by keeping pictures of his naked wife on his desk, his smug responses during the investigation and creating a sexually charged and hostile environment for one woman and probably more. At least with Steve Boltz, his crime was limited to his own computer and he didn't print them off, keep them on his desk or harass his subordinates.
If Linnea Knowles (or any woman on the Phoenix PD) wants to be treated with respect and dignity, and simply go to work each day, and not be harassed by a disgusting slob like Ron Snodgrass, I guess she needs to get a job with the Scottsdale PD. Apparently in Scottsdale there's no FOA (Friend of Alan) to worry about.
Here’s the link. http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2008/08/22/20080822neporncop0823.html
In a nutshell this former Scottsdale cop named Steve Boltz – a 19 year veteran – admitted to “receiving, forwarding, viewing and storing” pornographic material on his work computer. Apparently he had over 210 Megs of data in his email "Inbox", when the maximum allowed by their IT department is only 55 Megs.
He was suspended for eight months, but resigned from the Scottsdale Police back in April. He works for the Sheriff’s Office now with the hopes of getting a job there. You folks would know better than I do, but it appears that Sheriffs are not monitored or required to be certified Arizona Peace Officers.
It’s an interesting story on a few fronts. First – I don’t know what dumbass would ever keep, forward and store porno on his work computer – let alone a cop's computer! 2nd, Not to justify what he did, but clearly this guy never learned that you have to empty your “Sent” items and your “Deleted” items regularly on a computer, and 3rd –let me give you some insight into any and all IT departments. IT guys are usually pretty tame. They are voyeurs on all your emails. I will guarantee any IT department or Network ADMIN knows all the affairs and indiscretions of everyone in any Enterprise - including the PD. My past Network ADMIN guys read “live” IMs and emails of everyone, especially young single woman and their bosses, and drew correlations.
If this cop got turned in by the Network ADMIN, I can assure you this cop either pissed of the IT department or someone had it out for him. Be friends with your Networking guy folks. He won’t only fix your email, but he will cover for you and hide horny man-love letters from guys like Blake or Kevin.
More importantly, this officer Boltz clearly resigned back in April and was suspended for eight months. An honorable thing to do and a justified (IMO) punishment.
So what about Ron Snodgrass #2141?
Why was this not done to Sergeant Ronald Snodgrass #2141? In this Blog entry,
http://badphoenixcops.blogspot.com/2008/06/open-letter-to-jack-harris-sergeant-ron.html
Snodgrass was accused of much of the same – if not more by keeping pictures of his naked wife on his desk, his smug responses during the investigation and creating a sexually charged and hostile environment for one woman and probably more. At least with Steve Boltz, his crime was limited to his own computer and he didn't print them off, keep them on his desk or harass his subordinates.
If Linnea Knowles (or any woman on the Phoenix PD) wants to be treated with respect and dignity, and simply go to work each day, and not be harassed by a disgusting slob like Ron Snodgrass, I guess she needs to get a job with the Scottsdale PD. Apparently in Scottsdale there's no FOA (Friend of Alan) to worry about.
Oh and Mr. Snodgrass....If you are reading this please take note: You are one of the many reasons why cops are referred to as "PIGS."
2 comments:
Ron Snodgrass' misconduct was egregious, he admits to it in the investigation, and he blames the offended. Jack may not be ashamed of him, but I am.
Chief 5-Star, Public Safety Manager, the "Hack" or whatever he goes by this week has created a legacy; carried on the backs of Erfle, Knowles, Barnes, Wilcox among many other cops and countless citizens.
Invest in integrity! It is the hottest commodity being traded at the Chief's office. The City of Phoenix couldn't even purchase an ounce of integrity at $120.00 an hour/ $4800.00 a week/ $20800.00 a month/ or a quarter of a million dollars a year. But make no mistake, he's bought and paid for.
By the way, I am truly amazed at the reliability rate of your blog. It is obvious my brothers and sisters in LE are giving it up on the garbage inside the halls of the fourth floor.
Bravo BadPhoenixCops. Well stated! You have many fans in the PPD.
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