Law and Disorder: Officer Found Holding Meth Pipe While Asleep in Cruiser
The incident has raised significant concerns, as Jackson was found in a police vehicle, suggesting that he may have been on duty at the time of his arrest. The Belzoni Police Department has not yet commented on his employment status or how long Jackson had been with the department. Additional charges may follow, as the investigation into his actions continues. The story has attracted attention both locally and beyond, highlighting issues of substance abuse within law enforcement.
Unforgettable Police Misconduct Scandals That Shook Communities
1. Officer Michael Szeliga: A Florida deputy was caught drunk while on duty at a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) conference. He was supposed to receive an award for making over 100 DUI arrests. —- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/11/10/florida-cop-turned-up-drunk-collect-mothers-against-drunk-driving-award/75507038/
2. Officer Jason Van Dyke: A Chicago police officer was found to have alcohol in his system while on duty. This was discovered during the investigation into the shooting of Laquan McDonald —– Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 81 months for fatally shooting Laquan McDonald | CNN
3. Officer Daniel Holtzclaw: An Oklahoma City police officer was found to have used steroids while on duty. He was later convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault. —- https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/us/oklahoma-city-officer-daniel-holtzclaw-rape-sentencing/index.html
4. Officer Joseph Ferrigno: A Rochester police officer was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle. He was found to have a blood alcohol content well above the legal limit. —— https://www.reuters.com/article/world/special-report-a-cop-shoots-a-black-man-and-a-police-union-flexes-its-muscle-idUSKBN27X1EI/
5. Officer James Cox from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was arrested for driving under the influence and endangering an 18-year-old passenger. The officer was observed swerving into oncoming traffic. —– https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/impd-officer-arrested-for-driving-under-the-influence-endangering-18-year-old
6. Donnie Dinnell, a sergeant from the Fresno Police Department was charged with stealing methamphetamine from a suspect, using the drugs, and then driving his patrol car while under the influence. This incident led to a crash, and the officer was found to have meth and fentanyl in his system. — https://abc30.com/fresno-police-sergeant-arrested-officer-crash-county-district-attorney/11614504/
7. A video surfaced showing Kansas City, Kansas police officer James Shepherd allegedly under the influence of drugs while on duty. The officer was seen slurring his words, blinking rapidly, and acting erratically. This incident raised significant concerns about the scrutiny applied to law enforcement officers. —– https://www.newsweek.com/video-shows-alleged-high-police-officer-kansas-1776105
