Tickets, Computers and an Overtime Dispute

This Houston Television Station reports that Houston officers are threatening to stop writing traffic citations to protest the reduction of overtime they receive for court duty. Ironically, I was always under the impression that citations were written to reduce traffic accidents and make our communities safer.

The article is an interesting read in the dynamics that overtime often plays in the inability of police administrators to adequately manage their agencies. I would also add that I believe this is an isolated incident that does not accurately represent the majority of police officials.

About Gary Smith

Chief Smith has served over 31 years in the criminal justice field. He is currently a consultant assisting public and private organizations better establish community goals and ethical conduct with the members of their organizations. Chief Smith serves as a facilitator, lecturer, professor and other capacities both inside and outside the criminal justice field.
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