A few days ago, I reported on the misconduct of Officer Del Padre, a trooper in the employ of the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The rogue Officer - Del Padre (Badge # 691) - stopped a motorist without the appropriate authority (legal grounds) to do so , harassed the disabled individual on the side of Highway I-15 (Las Vegas), attempted to destroy evidence that would incriminate himself, then proceeded to illegally seize the motorist's vehicle.
Post: 07/05/10
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/07/nevada-highway-patrolofficer-del-padre.html
Post: 07/06/10
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/07/arizona-immigration-lawnevada-highway.html
I immediately lodged a formal complaint with Highway Patrol Chief -Tony Almaraz - by e-mail communicaton that afternoon.
Because of the long week-end, I did not receive any word back right away, presumably because Almaraz's office was closed for the 3 days in question.
However, I was encouraged that there may be a quick resolution to the problems outlined in my complaint, when Mr. Almaraz's office responded to my e-mail complaint Tuesday morning after the holiday with a promise to investigate and get back to me.
Three days later, there was no word "back" from Mr. Almaraz, so I was forced to zip off a second e-mail to ask for an update on the investigation since the motorist I filed the complaint on behalf of was starting to suffer damages from Officer Del Padre's wrongful illegal conduct on the side of the highway a few days earlier.
For example, the disabled motorist was stranded with no transportation and little cash in Las Vegas.
In addition, the stress and strain of the ordeal, was starting to cause undue physical, emotonal, and financial hardship to the motorist.
The situation became urgent, subsequently.
In spite of informing Chief Almarez of these disturbing turn-of-events - so that he could grasp the seriousness of the situation which was escalating by the hour - the Nevada Highway Patrol officer entrusted to look out for Public Safety in his capacity as head of the agency has failed to respond.
In addition, it should be noted, that my request for the name and contact e-mail (or physical address) of Internal Affairs has also been ignored.
Was Chief Almaraz's intitial response just a public relations ploy?
Surely, if the man had an ounce of decency (or compassion), he'd take prompt swift action to rectify the wrongs committed due to the illegal conduct of his Officer (Del Padre / Badge No. 691)?
Or, is his stalling and delaying - a clear-cut signal - that he is bent on engaging in a conspiracy to protect his officer - and ultimately - the name and reputation of his Law Enforcement Agency?
After all, my request was simple and straightforward, and does not require a lot of intelligence to carry out.
For example, in my complaint, I demanded that the Nevada Highway Patrol:
1. Waive the towing & storage fees since the seizure was illegal.
2. Release the vehicle to the motorist.
2. Issue an apology.
How difficult a task is that to fulfill?
It should be noted that at the Nevada Highway Patrol web site, the agency has posted a glowing tribute for Chief Tony Almaraz, with a flattering run-down on his alleged past achievements.
It should be noted that the profile states that in November of 2008, Almaraz was assigned to the Department of Public Safety / Nevada Highway Patrol Headquarters, where he was responsible for personnel, budgets and managed issues with the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
That credit alone tends to infer that he should be capable of resolving this complaint issue in a snap.
On the heels of that assignment, he was installed as Chief of the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Evidently, Almaraz has the power & authority to resolve the complaint.
So, why has Chief Almaraz been dragging his feet, and neglecting his duty to rectify the wrongs inflicted on an innocent citizen, by a corrupt cop who is an obvious threat to the community-at-large?
Maybe the Department of Justice or the FBI can toss some light on that question!
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