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Posted: 8/31/2015 10:43:50 PM EDT
Deputy who killed former Napster COO after drifting into the bike lane while distracted by his laptop will NOT face charges because he was answering a work-related email

Milton Olin Jr, 65, was fatally struck by a Los Angeles county sheriff's patrol car December 8, 2013, as he rode in the bike lane in Calabasas
Deputy Anthony Wood was returning from a fire call when he took his eyes off the road to type a work-related message on an electronic device
Olin was director of operations for Napster between 2000 and 2002 and was a prominent entertainment lawyer
The victim's wife and sons have filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming Wood was negligent
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:45:07 PM EDT
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Hmmmm...






CoC violations and stuff
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:45:56 PM EDT
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Did he at least get fired?
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:46:04 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:46:21 PM EDT
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What are we allowed to say about this??
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:46:23 PM EDT
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After seeing the earlier cyclist thread...
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:47:00 PM EDT
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What CoC violation?
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:47:38 PM EDT
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I'm not normally a cop basher, but if I did that exact same thing, I'd be typing this from jail.

Hope the family gets a decent settlement.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:47:47 PM EDT
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      I think the new rule is "no comment" and sorry for the bike rider.
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What CoC violation?
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What CoC violation?


He is saying; if he says what he is thinking...
CoC violation!
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:49:21 PM EDT
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No comment.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:49:39 PM EDT
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What CoC violation?





 
Pretty much what FiremanFrank and WASP said


 
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:49:55 PM EDT
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Ummmmm. yeah.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:50:09 PM EDT
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In to see just how true that has become.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:50:42 PM EDT
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He is saying; if he says what he is thinking... c
CoC violation!
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What CoC violation?


He is saying; if he says what he is thinking... c
CoC violation!



Understood. Sorry, It's past my bed time.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:50:58 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:51:08 PM EDT
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You're kidding, right?
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:51:29 PM EDT
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He is saying; if he says what he is thinking... c
CoC violation!
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CoC violations and stuff


What CoC violation?


He is saying; if he says what he is thinking... c
CoC violation!



Understood. Sorry, It's past my bed time.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:51:55 PM EDT
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NOTHING!!!!!!!

 
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:52:15 PM EDT
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Can't speak for that agency but at mine the criminal side has to be disposed of, normally, before the administrative side can begin.  What that would mean is that just because he was found criminally innocent he will now be judged by department standards and guidelines.  I would assume that they have something about maintaining control of the patrol vehicle at all times and other similar policies which will cover this incident.  My guess is the deputy will be unemployed soon and the department's risk manager or insurance company will be cutting a check to keep the civil suit from happening.  Just a guess from my side of the blue line though.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:52:36 PM EDT
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In to see where this goes.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:52:37 PM EDT
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some animals are more equal than others
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:52:41 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:52:49 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:53:04 PM EDT
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Laws for thee but not for me
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:54:02 PM EDT
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OP just made the The Secret List.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:54:17 PM EDT
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Well I'll say "blah, blah, blah".
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:54:44 PM EDT
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Can't speak for that agency but at mine the criminal side has to be disposed of, normally, before the administrative side can begin.  What that would mean is that just because he was found criminally innocent he will now be judged by department standards and guidelines.  I would assume that they have something about maintaining control of the patrol vehicle at all times and other similar policies which will cover this incident.  My guess is the deputy will be unemployed soon and the department's risk manager or insurance company will be cutting a check to keep the civil suit from happening.  Just a guess from my side of the blue line though.
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That's the problem when you run someone over that has money. You aren't going to settle out of court.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:54:53 PM EDT
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I'll take a shot at it....

The deputy should be charged.  What a department or state's policy is, or what exemptions they may have, doesn't substitute for morality.

Fact: Guy driving a car allowed something to distract him and that resulted in the death of someone who was just minding his own business.

I just can't imagine that the content of a email was worth the risk of hurting someone, much less was more important than a life.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:54:58 PM EDT
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There's now an unmarked black van in front of his house.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:55:01 PM EDT
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And we're off!

Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:55:44 PM EDT
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Saying "this is a travesty of justice and this guy deserves to be in jail" is not "general bashing".
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:56:15 PM EDT
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Bye. Nice knowing ya.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:56:18 PM EDT
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Can't speak for that agency but at mine the criminal side has to be disposed of, normally, before the administrative side can begin.  What that would mean is that just because he was found criminally innocent he will now be judged by department standards and guidelines.  I would assume that they have something about maintaining control of the patrol vehicle at all times and other similar policies which will cover this incident.  My guess is the deputy will be unemployed soon and the department's risk manager or insurance company will be cutting a check to keep the civil suit from happening.  Just a guess from my side of the blue line though.
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How many zero's in a gazillion?
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:56:27 PM EDT
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Can't speak for that agency but at mine the criminal side has to be disposed of, normally, before the administrative side can begin.  What that would mean is that just because he was found criminally innocent he will now be judged by department standards and guidelines.  I would assume that they have something about maintaining control of the patrol vehicle at all times and other similar policies which will cover this incident.  My guess is the deputy will be unemployed soon and the department's risk manager or insurance company will be cutting a check to keep the civil suit from happening.  Just a guess from my side of the blue line though.
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Thanks for the insight.

I often chafe against cell phone bans while driving because I used to have to handle a lot of commstuff while flying really close to the water, trees, ship superstuctures, etc, but even with that background, I won't try to text/e-mail while driving.  You give up too much SA.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:56:36 PM EDT
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Good, fuck bicycles, fuckin riding in their proper lanes and shit.

Good manslaughter.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:56:42 PM EDT
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Enjoy your account lock. You're not allowed to say that around here.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:56:52 PM EDT
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Fine with me if they don't settle the Deputy should have maintained control of his vehicle.  There is nothing on an MDT worth losing control of the vehicle and killing someone else or yourself over.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:57:09 PM EDT
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Hard men, walking a hard line.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:57:14 PM EDT
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"The System ... is not broken, its working 24/7...365"



Popehat



BTFSTTG



http://popehat.com/2013/12/23/burn-the-fucking-system-to-the-ground/



Interesting viewpoint
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:57:17 PM EDT
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Being on lists makes me feel special.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:57:43 PM EDT
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if i am answering a work related email on my phone, and i hit and kill someone, i'm good to go?

ar-jedi
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:58:03 PM EDT
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Good, fuck bicycles, fuckin riding in their proper lanes and shit.

Good manslaughter.
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:58:10 PM EDT
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Can't speak for that agency but at mine the criminal side has to be disposed of, normally, before the administrative side can begin.  What that would mean is that just because he was found criminally innocent he will now be judged by department standards and guidelines.  I would assume that they have something about maintaining control of the patrol vehicle at all times and other similar policies which will cover this incident.  My guess is the deputy will be unemployed soon and the department's risk manager or insurance company will be cutting a check to keep the civil suit from happening.  Just a guess from my side of the blue line though.


How many zero's in a gazillion?


All of them I think
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:58:20 PM EDT
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Doesn't suprise me one bit... I've had two friends rear-ended by officers typing on their computers.

Somewhat off topic; Every LEO, with the exception of one, that I know in my town has been in an alcohol related MV accident (no injuries) and none was ever arrested, on was suspended for 30days. Some animals are more equal than others.

I used to be very pro-LE and still am in general, but at least in regards to my town, I think they are some sketchy motherfuckers.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:58:32 PM EDT
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Not only did he kill Olin, he lied about it.  He initially claimed that Olin swerved in front of him.  Several days later when confronted with evidence that Olin was in the bike lane at all times, he changed his story.  Way to serve and protect.
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:59:12 PM EDT
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Fine with me if they don't settle the Deputy should have maintained control of his vehicle.  There is nothing on an MDT worth losing control of the vehicle and killing someone else or yourself over.
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Could have been an email about some dopehouse set to be raided.....or about Al-kayder turrists.


He's jus fallowin his policsees. Hes jus a simpole man. Dont no no betta.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 10:59:45 PM EDT
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Not only did he kill Olin, he lied about it.  He initially claimed that Olin swerved in front of him.  Several days later when confronted with evidence that Olin was in the bike lane at all times, he changed his story.  Way to serve and protect.
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Blue lives matter.
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 11:00:31 PM EDT
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^ This ^ Absolutely ridiculous he won't be charged.
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