Parkland Florida School Shooting

[RoyGBiv]

It's hard to see how this is not Bread and Circuses, except for the perjury. But, I'm no lawyer.
Certainly feels not right, even though he failed, utterly.

[TGS]

Does being an assigned officer at a school, given the risk of rampages nowadays - generate a special relationship? Someone with more expertise could weigh in.

I don't know if it's ever been decided by a court, but to me I would think so.

Regardless of common sense, I imagine it's not written in policy or statute that the SRO is there to protect the children, and so I can see it being challenged on those grounds. "Not in my job description" sort of defense.

[Wendell]

If convicted as charged, Peterson could face a maximum of nearly 97 years in state prison.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/b...yhi-story.html

[hufnagel]

I'm trying to think of another civilian event where someone chicken shitted themselves and let people die, rather than engage in combat.

I know it's a different rule book for the military.

[idahojess]

If convicted as charged, Peterson could face a maximum of nearly 97 years in state prison.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/b...yhi-story.html

The affidavit for the arrest is available as a linked document on the Sun-Sentinel site -- interesting read (41 pages).

[AMC]

The Warren V. DC case that has been referenced is a civil case...not criminal. The 'Special Relationship' discussed applies to Tort Law. I am not personally aware of another case of an officer being criminally charged in a Neglect of Duty scenario. Administratively....fry him. Civilly....go for it. Criminally? Not so sure about the precedent that sets. If any members are aware of any other case where an officer was criminally charged for what he didn't do, I'd like to hear about it.

[Stephanie B]

While his behavior and performance are certainly examples of failure, (and admittedly without knowledge of any additional supporting facts), I'd be very surprised if this matter holds up in the courts. Seems like one of those arrests / indictments that get trotted out to assuage the public outrage and then gets settled once it's off the front page.

My gut says this will not stand up. (Again, absent knowledge of additional supporting evidence of criminal wrongdoing.)

My gut feeling is that this is being done to strip him of his pension.

[AZgunguy]

This will be interesting to see how it develops. It could be a ploy to get out of paying his pension. It's really going to complicate law enforcement. You have states charging you for stuff you do and now you have states charging you for stuff you don't do. Lot of people might decide to become an accountant or something else instead of being a cop.

[Stephanie B]

The Volokh Conspiracy has an article that basically argues that the charges amount to "cowardice in battle."

[Greg]

The Volokh Conspiracy has an article that basically argues that the charges amount to "cowardice in battle."

I don’t know what else you could call it. https://projects.sun-sentinel.com/20...tical-moments/