Boston Officer A Disgrace To The Badge
Between the police union and the current chief of police, the Boston P.D. needs to get their head out of the sand. It is obvious, the union's and fellow officers have been protecting these tin badge cowards for far too long. This time the very skilled and seasoned detective who works in the domestic violence unit, has been arrested for the same offense. Sources indicate this is not the first time that the seasoned veteran cop has had similar problems with others with whom he has been involved. Often those especially involved with dating or married to anyone in law enforcement will not proceed with charges for fear of futher abuse or potential life threatening injury. The Brotherhood has been alive for far too long within the rank and file of Boston's police department. The current chief is working on positive changes that hopefully will turn things around not only within the department but, for victims. I hope the police union moves out of the way so the Chief can do his job!
Detective Windell Josey was immediately placed on administrative leave and stripped of his sidearm after the Monday arrest, said Boston police Commissioner Edward Davis. Josey pleaded not guilty during his arraignment yesterday for domestic assault and battery and intimidation of a witness.
He was released on personal recognizance, said Norfolk District Attorney spokesman David Traub. Traub said Josey’s alleged victim has taken out a restraining order against him.
Police said the victim was not hospitalized for her injuries. The arrest comes three weeks after the Herald reported 11 Boston cops had internal complaints for domestic violence lodged against them in the past two years.
Josey has one other internal affairs complaint on his record, involving a nonviolent incident in 1992, police said. No further details were available, police said.
“It’s extremely disappointing that an officer who understands this issue and has been involved in it deeply, and actually has been a good investigator in this area, lets this happen,” Davis said.
The 11 Boston police officers who have been punished internally for domestic violence in the past two years received suspensions ranging from five to 45 days. None of the cops were fired.
Davis said a more strict domestic violence policy went into effect in 2006, under which police officers can be fired for domestic violence even if they are acquitted in court.
Josey’s union defended him. “He’s a very capable detective and he has our support and we’ll see how this works out in the end,” said Jack Parlon, president of the Detectives Benevolent Association.
