Re: “Man beaten by Denver cop will get $860,000,” Feb. 4 news story.
As a Denver taxpayer, I’m getting a tad irritated at the amount of money the city is being forced to dole out in legal settlements because of police misbehavior. One officer alone, Shawn Miller, is in line to cost taxpayers more than $1 million in settlements stemming from two incidents.
Since it appears nearly impossible to either indict or fire police officers for their egregious behavior, I have a modest proposal: Continue to pay Miller his current salary and benefits on the condition he doesn’t show up for work. This will put a dent in defense lawyer David Lane’s annual income, but the city and its citizens will be more fiscally (and physically) secure.
Bob Threlkeld,Denver
This letter was published in the Feb. 7 edition.The body of compelling evidence against Officer Shawn Miller can no longer be ignored. He appears to be a loose cannon with a short fuse.
The Post should call for his resignation. He is another tragedy waiting to happen.
Jim Chaney,Denver
This letter was published in the Feb. 7 edition.
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