I had an interesting conversation with a municiple police officer in Brevard county yesterday. She said that one of her close friends, a deputy for Brevard county, is on the verge of quitting because he feels like a uniformed locksmith. She said the only reason he hasn't quit yet is because of the one big benefit of his duties... that is, when he and his fellow deputies enforce the emtying of homes, they're allowed to keep whatever is "left behind" after the property has been "abandoned". I couldn't believe this conflict of interest! Imagine the sworn law enforcement officer, helping himself to your big screen TV while your on vacation.

This was the first time I'd heard of anything like this. If true, I think it might help explain the one-sided position LEO has been taken so far. And it would certainly warrant further investigating.

Incidentally, when I asked her "what if the home isn't in foreclosure, or the foreclosure hasn't been completed?" She said she didn't know, besides, he was "only following orders" and besides, who would you arrest? The guy who is only doing his job? His commanding officer? The bank?

She struck me as so completely unaware and ignorant of the issues, I felt even more disheartened.

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"only following orders"

THAT will be their downfall someday...and rightfully so.