SlanginWith MrCooper

Review of Clinton Police Department

The clinton police department is full of supercop ...

The clinton police department is full of supercop type officers that seem to have forgotten the police motto is "To serve and protect." They seem to follow more of a mantra of intimidate and harass. I have been lucky enough to have been on the receiving end of said harassment a couple time in my life. They also seem to have a habit of pulling people over and blocking the entraces of neighborhoods or businesses with their cruisers while they have long conversations or searches or "investigations". Seen it twice in front of Kroger and had it happen to me in the entrance of my neighborhood. You would think with such a poor attitude towards people they may be able to at least keep the crime rates under control. However, this is not the case. Clinton's crime rates are at a steady incline. They do a great job of keeping things quiet in the media, though. Seldom, if ever, will you hear about any of the more violent crimes in the town except through word of mouth. CPD needs to understand that you can be kind to the citizens of their town and still do their jobs. Its not one or the other. Its disgraceful to the town to be represented by a group of bullies that don't have your best interests at heart. Since my wife and I have moved out of the state, we have met tons of wonderful officers in other places that are shining examples of what should be expected of all officers of the law. It made me realize how messed up it really is in Clinton. A for-profit jail system is horribly flawed and encourages these bully cops. Obviously not every clinton cop is one of the bad eggs, but there aren't enough good ones to warrant anything more than a 2 star review. The fact that I am almost afraid to even post this with my name attached for fear of retribution is just terrible. People should not be afraid of their police. SERVE AND PROTECT YOUR CITIZENS CPD. I will happily change my review upon improved statistics and better word of mouth from my friends and family. Clinton will always be home to me and I look forward to the day I can feel safe and comfortable being there.