Friday, October 07, 2005
Civil service jobs
Another example of the culture of government jobs - even someone found to be a deserted from their official police officer duties in the wake of a national disaster may not lose their job because of it.
Where are all the loud voices that complained so much about Bush not being qualified for President because of alleged Guard duty absences turning their anger at these police deserters?
Where are all the loud voices that complained so much about Bush not being qualified for President because of alleged Guard duty absences turning their anger at these police deserters?
Leader of New Orleans Police Resigns: "Earlier in the day, the department said that about 250 police officers--roughly 15 percent of the force--could face discipline for leaving their posts without permission during Katrina and its aftermath.
Each case will be investigated to determine whether the officer was truly a deserter or had legitimate reasons to be absent, Deputy Chief Warren Riley said.
Sally Forman, a spokeswoman for the mayor, said it is not clear whether the deserters can be fired. She said the city is still looking into the civil service regulations."
