Friday, August 23, 2019

The Whistle Blower's Toll

I'm representing a police officer who stood up to a chief who was engaged in a lot of inappropriate behavior and intensely disliked by all, except those few he rapidly promoted over others. This chief was finally terminated after much mayhem and turmoil.

Here is the interesting thing: Those who did not work with my client (though they also intensely disliked the chief) held similar sentiments about my client and had a lot of negative things to say about him. They also believed the rumors spread by the very chief they opposed. When pressed for the bases of their opinions, they usually provided none, but were nonetheless convinced of their position.

Then, upon interviewing the few who worked with the whistle blower for any period of time, I learned that they also disliked the chief, but had favorable things to say about my client.

So, plan your moves wisely and be ready to weather the storm when you do the right thing. Blow the whistle on those who abuse their authority.

Loren M. Lambert © April 10, 2014

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