CMPD Officers Go To "All Hands On Deck" Again

Chief Rodney Monroe has given the order and the shift assignments are out.

CMPD is now on a 12 hour shift and some senior Officers are not happy about having to work the 1800 - 0600 shift. (6PM-6AM).

Nothing Like Working The Vampire Shift.

Traditionally those with the most seniority get the better duty assignments and hours. But nothing about the way Chief Monroe runs the department is traditional.  In fact as one Officer put it, "If you are not the right color you're working 1800-0600". Others have taken issue with that statement at least somewhat.

The inside story is that Monroe wants the department to be diversified in appearance, which means officers were apparently assigned based on color. Additionally it has been said that some of the more senior Officers may not be as prepared for the expected confrontation that has come to be expected.




Chief Monroe Wants These Guys to "Cover Up"

CP also has word that Chief Monroe has also ordered Officers to wear their covers (hats) during the DNC 2012. So you won't see any scenes like the one above. Of course this is just what the protesters want some hats to toss around.

Cedar's Take: "This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it." The quote from The Hunt for Red October pretty much says it all.