To err is human, unless you’re Ray McNulty, local news reporter and expert police critic.
You are correct to advise the good citizens of Indian River Shores that Sgt. Bart Crosby allowed his personal problems interfere with his professional responsibilities. Now, my question to you, what personal issues do you have with the police that interfere with your journalistic ethics? Here my take on Sgt. Crosby’s situation. The matter was reported, investigated, and his supervisors rendered disciplinary action. And all the information was made available to you. Plus, the officer was honest with you. But you had to put your very special touch of police bias in the tone of your article.
Look, the officer has 17 years’ service to the community and don’t you think it is important to know that during those many years, he done an excellent job, maybe he has saved lives, came to the aid of citizens, over and over again? Good citizens need to know that also.
I must continue my opinion about your recent My Take articles about Corporal McClellan. It was that officer who you where referring to as a monster. I think the good citizens of Indian River County should know that he is performing effectively under his statutory authority and keeping us safe by arresting and prosecuting law breakers such as dangerous drunk drivers. But, you would rather fish for the negatives, pounding away your one sided view and in doing so, you expose your anti police agenda.
So finally, it is obvious, police must have integrity, honesty, and operate at higher standards than the average citizens and they should be held accountable for their actions. They should also be recognized for all the good they do.
David Manganiello
Vero Beach, FL
