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By: Daggerrose on 8/20/09
This is a good example of local Officers being in harms way as a result of being overly tired or worked. This Officer certainly doesn't need to drug thru the mud, she could use a little rest according to the way I read this article. Imagine an highly trained Officer that has to make quick Life threatening decisions and being slow or make impaired decisions because of being tired. These Officers go thru HELL for this community. Hats off to all GOOD Officers and they know who they are. The others will weed themsleves out in TIME.
This is a good example of local Officers being in harms way as a result of being overly tired or worked. This Officer certainly doesn't need to drug thru the mud, she could use a little rest according to the way I read this article. Imagine an highly trained Officer that has to make quick Life threatening decisions and being slow or make impaired decisions because of being tired. These Officers go thru HELL for this community. Hats off to all GOOD Officers and they know who they are. The others will weed themsleves out in TIME.
By: lovecollies on 8/20/09
Perhaps this officer should go see Dr. Noah at The Sleep Clinic. She may have a sleep disorder, like sleep apnea.
Perhaps this officer should go see Dr. Noah at The Sleep Clinic. She may have a sleep disorder, like sleep apnea.
By: Geana on 8/20/09
I had the same thought as you, lovecollies. 12 times, 4 of them filmed? My sister suffered from Epstein-Barr disease and a friend from Lyme disease. Both of these also cause tiredness in a person. Well I do hope the officer gets their self thoroughly checked out, in addition to well-deserved rest.
I had the same thought as you, lovecollies. 12 times, 4 of them filmed? My sister suffered from Epstein-Barr disease and a friend from Lyme disease. Both of these also cause tiredness in a person. Well I do hope the officer gets their self thoroughly checked out, in addition to well-deserved rest.
By: TimeforJustice on 8/20/09
It is my understanding that if an officer calls out the day before or the day after their scheduled days off, they are subject to a reprimand for abuse of sick leave unless you have a doctors note. While I understand that some may be abusive of sick leave, situations like this are dangerous. Officers are human but are expected to behave otherwise. I doubt Officer Ratleph could have gotten a doctor's note because she was overly tired. Perhaps a review of the policy would help a bit?
It is my understanding that if an officer calls out the day before or the day after their scheduled days off, they are subject to a reprimand for abuse of sick leave unless you have a doctors note. While I understand that some may be abusive of sick leave, situations like this are dangerous. Officers are human but are expected to behave otherwise. I doubt Officer Ratleph could have gotten a doctor's note because she was overly tired. Perhaps a review of the policy would help a bit?
By: Admiral on 8/20/09
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By: theTruth on 8/20/09
if the man who called to file the report was so concerned about her health then why didnt he try to get her medical attention instead of breaking out his cell phone and videotaping her?? Seems like he really is a concerned citizen...gotta love the media attention.
if the man who called to file the report was so concerned about her health then why didnt he try to get her medical attention instead of breaking out his cell phone and videotaping her?? Seems like he really is a concerned citizen...gotta love the media attention.
By: plainugly on 8/21/09
First and foremost, this cop should have been drug and alcohol tested. Second, if she worked in a factory and came to work in this condition, she could have killed somebody. Third, she obviously was driving a city owned vehicle when she was driving worse off than most drunk people do. Fourth, she no doubt was carrying a gun and other weapons!!! Ridiculous!!! She should have been removed from her job for reporting to work under the influence of whatever she was on or, if not under the influence, then for being unfit for her job description! PERIOD!!!
First and foremost, this cop should have been drug and alcohol tested. Second, if she worked in a factory and came to work in this condition, she could have killed somebody. Third, she obviously was driving a city owned vehicle when she was driving worse off than most drunk people do. Fourth, she no doubt was carrying a gun and other weapons!!! Ridiculous!!! She should have been removed from her job for reporting to work under the influence of whatever she was on or, if not under the influence, then for being unfit for her job description! PERIOD!!!
By: mr.right on 8/21/09
get a life ugly- you have no idea what their work schedule does to their body. Midnights is a terrible shift. You are making accusations that she was under the influence without any proof. The citizen didnt mention anything about her seeming that way, just that she was dozing off. Until you've walked a mile in her shoes dont judge her.
get a life ugly- you have no idea what their work schedule does to their body. Midnights is a terrible shift. You are making accusations that she was under the influence without any proof. The citizen didnt mention anything about her seeming that way, just that she was dozing off. Until you've walked a mile in her shoes dont judge her.
By: TheHandymanDave on 8/21/09
Any other job and you are fired, why are there so my perks for our finest in blue? 100% behind you Plainugly!
Any other job and you are fired, why are there so my perks for our finest in blue? 100% behind you Plainugly!
By: mr.right on 8/21/09
you call being suspended 7 days without pay a perk? Thats simply not true when you say any other job and you are fired. We dont know if the officer has an underlying physical condition that might have caused this. Hopefully she will get the rest she needs and deserves. I appreciate our men and women in blue and the great job that they do.
you call being suspended 7 days without pay a perk? Thats simply not true when you say any other job and you are fired. We dont know if the officer has an underlying physical condition that might have caused this. Hopefully she will get the rest she needs and deserves. I appreciate our men and women in blue and the great job that they do.
By: Admiral on 8/21/09
Mr. Right is right. Nothing in that story says this person was under any chemical influence.
Mr. Right is right. Nothing in that story says this person was under any chemical influence.
By: barrettbear on 8/21/09
Officer Ratleph would have received a doctor's note if she had gone for medical care.
Yes, any other job would have let her go.
This is no ordinary job we are talking about here. This is a professional career.
One question for the professional cell phone video maker.
Any videos made of our men and women in uniform as they worked day and night after the tornadoes hit in April?
Officer Ratleph would have received a doctor's note if she had gone for medical care.
Yes, any other job would have let her go.
This is no ordinary job we are talking about here. This is a professional career.
One question for the professional cell phone video maker.
Any videos made of our men and women in uniform as they worked day and night after the tornadoes hit in April?
By: Geana on 8/21/09
I'm curious what the time-length of each video clip on the cellphone was, that were shown to Sissom? 30 seconds? 5 minutes?
Not all jobs would have automatically let a worker go. Some have EAP programs set up.
I'm curious what the time-length of each video clip on the cellphone was, that were shown to Sissom? 30 seconds? 5 minutes?
Not all jobs would have automatically let a worker go. Some have EAP programs set up.
By: parkerq on 8/22/09
Complain all you want but when a drunk driver hits your car or someone stole your car who do you call? Keep up the good work MPD and RCSO.
Complain all you want but when a drunk driver hits your car or someone stole your car who do you call? Keep up the good work MPD and RCSO.
By: TheHandymanDave on 8/24/09
we call them because that's what the law says we have to do, fill out a police report. and where does that usually get you? sure most of the men and women in blue are top notch....but lets ditch the ones that are not!
we call them because that's what the law says we have to do, fill out a police report. and where does that usually get you? sure most of the men and women in blue are top notch....but lets ditch the ones that are not!
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