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danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:5,475 Points:1,236,430 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 2:26:52 AM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a former Utah Highway Patrol trooper and her superiors alleging that she filed false DUI charges during her career. Visit news.yahoo.com for full article

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a former Utah Highway Patrol trooper and her superiors alleging that she filed false DUI charges during her career.
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52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,252 Points:1,739,755 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 2:32:41 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse "Steed was named Utah Highway Patrol's "Trooper of the Year" in 2007 for making more than 200 DUI arrests, a reward that Studebaker says should be taken away from her." Smacks of a quota system to me.
CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:607,825 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 12:55:29 AM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse I have no use for people who drive impaired or distracted. I also have no use for police officers who violate the public's trust.
BobBG All-Star Author Albany Posts:820 Points:809,210 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 4:46:45 PM Ignore BobBG Report Abuse Isn't there enough real police work without faking it?.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,934 Points:751,010 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 3:23:13 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Letmeeatcake - "It is human nature to fudge those arrests." ============================ Bull! But then again, this does reveal some aspects of Letemeatcakes thought process. Recognizing once again that... The truth shall set you free!
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,748 Points:589,795 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 7:24:24 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse To many drivers were wrongly accused before Utah took action.
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:8,713 Points:1,637,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 5:51:20 AM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse One rottn apple spoils a bushell.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,203,580 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:44:58 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse That she is not the only 0one is a given. It would be wrong to assume that everyone picked up for a DUI is guilty, particularly when there are so many gold stars given to the boys and girls in blue for arrests. It is human nature to fudge those arrests.
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,847 Points:359,205 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:57:45 PM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse She's not the only one.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,064 Points:1,446,375 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:16:10 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Too often the fine line between cops and criminals gets erased.
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 9:53:19 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse Interesting story. Here in Metro Detroit it is Redford Township. In 1982 I was arrested late at night. I was speeding. I pulled over. Here in Michigan, empty bottles and cans are worth 10 cents apiece. In 1982 that added up to real money. I did not take back bottles and cans very often - usually when I was strapped for cash. The result is that I had a lot (a lot) of empty beer cans on the floor in the back seat of my car. I couldn't use the trunk, as it had a giant hole rusted through it. I was driving a 71 Pontiac Grand Ville with 455 and 4 barrel carburetor. I had rebuilt both the year before. I went really fast. The police, instead of asking questions jumped to the wrong conclusion. (I had 3 beers - 10 hours before!) Following what I assume to be Redford police procedure, they called over another 3 or 4 police cars and they proceeded to beat the crap out of me on the side of the road. When they finally hauled me into the station, that is when someone finally performed a breathalyzer. I was stone cold sober. He did another one. Ditto. He did a third. Ditto. Then he proceeded to write down numbers that said I was drunk, irregardless of breathalyzer results. They had beat the crap out of me, and if I was sober I could sue. So he made me drunk. (Apparently in Michigan drunks have no rights.) I got to try to sleep on a board covered with vinyl - their version of a bed. Lots of fines, etc. In the end, they dropped it to driving while impaired, a lesser charge than drunk. Oh, and their towing and overcharging service destroyed my front bumper. Yes, the bumper that could have pulled a tree out of the ground, they found a way to twist and kink it so the bottom edge faced sky and the right and left sides were at a 45 degree angle with each other (they originally had like a 10 degree angle - the shape of Pontiac front ends in 71). In 1982 dollars: $50 bail, $150 fine, $100 towing and storage, total $300. Mind you, a year and a half before that, when I bought the car, I only paid $25 to have it towed 15 miles (30 round trip for tow truck) in a snowstorm! Most tows were $15. Gas was like 89 cents a gallon. (I might be remembering that wrong, but it was less than $1.25 a gallon, because that was what I paid in Missouri in May of that year - it was the most I ever paid per gallon, or to fill up: $30. It was a 30 gallon tank, but I always paid $20 or less before that, and again after that - for years.)
techque Champion Author St. Louis Posts:8,645 Points:2,418,430 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 8:44:04 PM Ignore techque Report Abuse fall gal or bad apple . . . who can say from this article really.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,810 Points:640,325 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 6:25:11 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse She deserves to pay for her crimes just like anyone else would!
danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:5,475 Points:1,236,430 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 4:31:15 PM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse "Sounds like a conspiracy..... " Uh, guess what! I just found out that this may be happening in Denver, as well. Rumor is that there is a hush-hush class-action suit going on where Denver cops have been setting up people to impound their cars, because the city gets part of the impound fees. Story goes that a highly paid professional did an FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request to find other people who had had their cars impounded and, then, had charges dropped. Very scary for anyone who drives in Denver. I already know that, if you park downtown, they are tasked with finding any reason possible to ticket you, including lack of a front license plate :( Forget about life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. It is all about the money.
LongPlay Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:4,233 Points:1,237,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:56:19 PM Ignore LongPlay Report Abuse There are bad people in every profession despite the best intentions of their supervisors.
Catfish93001 Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,200 Points:247,205 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:50:16 PM Ignore Catfish93001 Report Abuse No one should be surprised, especially if you've ever tried to fight a ticket and the law enforcement officer lies in court. This happens all the time, in every state.
VomVom Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,857 Points:1,627,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:32:13 PM Ignore VomVom Report Abuse Law enforcement breaking the law? How many innocent people have their reputation ruined? They might have lost their jobs with a DUI charge. Can she look herself in the mirror? Throw the book at her.
sawdust1825 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:832 Points:434,705 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:28:21 PM Ignore sawdust1825 Report Abuse One bad apple does spoil the whole lot....
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,829 Points:1,935,755 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:50:11 AM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse Those poor people she jerked around! Dirty law enforcement just decreases the public opinion of all law enforcement.
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,555 Points:603,660 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:39:08 AM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse wow, what a shame to the UHP, she will served some jail time, no matter what...
treehood Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,034 Points:394,060 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:26:07 AM Ignore treehood Report Abuse "Law enforcement should not be a contest! "- TXRanger09 you have that absolutely correct. Thank you. This whole story reflects very badly on UHP, Utah, the Utah court system and law enforcement in general. Massive punishment needs to be handed out to all those involved and those charged with oversight.
isem Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,916 Points:421,235 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:24:16 AM Ignore isem Report Abuse Most law enforcement personnel are honorable, upstanding people doing an unpleasant and dangerous, but necessary, job. When you find a “bad apple” like this they should get appropriate jail time.
spike55sk Sophomore Author Saskatchewan Posts:232 Points:483,240 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:20:59 AM Ignore spike55sk Report Abuse Do not pass go...do not collect $200.00....go directly to jail. She needs to pay and suffer the way she made misery for innocent people costing them to suffer needless pain, emotional and financial embarrassment.
joebobdiddly Champion Author California Posts:4,058 Points:943,970 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:16:19 AM Ignore joebobdiddly Report Abuse Oops!!!
TXRanger09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,502 Points:890,220 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:14:16 AM Ignore TXRanger09 Report Abuse Steed was named Utah Highway Patrol's "Trooper of the Year" in 2007 for making more than 200 DUI arrests, a reward that Studebaker says should be taken away from her.--------------Law enforcement should not be a contest!
CptnCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:7,007 Points:914,975 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:13:47 AM Ignore CptnCanada Report Abuse Send her to prison ... general population...
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,186 Points:357,565 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:13:18 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Horrible news, especially coming from a public servant who was sworn in to enforce the law. She should do jail time for this just like everybody else....
Cyberkedi Champion Author Atlanta Posts:13,371 Points:2,317,615 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:12:06 AM Ignore Cyberkedi Report Abuse Most cops are good and do their job right - but sadly, there are a few who give the profession a black eye.
quasar502 Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,573 Points:799,400 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:08:40 AM Ignore quasar502 Report Abuse Hang her high.
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,455 Points:3,413,050 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:08:14 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Seems there would be enough legitimate DUI's to not have to fabricate more, so it would seem.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:06:36 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse If she is guilty, fire her!
JWHITE1937 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,514 Points:995,055 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:04:23 AM Ignore JWHITE1937 Report Abuse They don't lie in UTAH?
marion1739 All-Star Author Missouri Posts:819 Points:258,410 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:03:32 AM Ignore marion1739 Report Abuse Then all the cases should be thrown out and removed from all the drivers records
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,479 Points:2,179,205 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:03:12 AM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse Trying to meet quota's?
Cellsite Champion Author Appleton Posts:1,223 Points:285,125 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:02:26 AM Ignore Cellsite Report Abuse "It doesn't mean she's dishonest." Really?
Canucktree Champion Author Alberta Posts:4,886 Points:1,018,675 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:02:26 AM Ignore Canucktree Report Abuse Should check her for drugs too!
Hi1 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,845 Points:1,722,660 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:01:03 AM Ignore Hi1 Report Abuse I hope she get what she deserve and it to bad for her precinct.
DOOM63 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:75 Points:220,575 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:00:16 AM Ignore DOOM63 Report Abuse Twit
bigsranch Champion Author Houston Posts:3,136 Points:1,003,530 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:00:00 AM Ignore bigsranch Report Abuse Its the Staties, man.
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:59:02 AM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse Hang her out to dry, just like she did all those drivers!!!!!!!
trekmanKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,089 Points:357,240 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:58:52 AM Ignore trekmanKY Report Abuse Oh well!
TonyPSU Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,526 Points:691,830 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:58:16 AM Ignore TonyPSU Report Abuse Make her pay
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,316 Points:1,749,580 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:57:51 AM Ignore cssco Report Abuse There are days when everything goes badly.
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,656 Points:866,120 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:57:05 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse rake her over the coals!
mberg Champion Author Houston Posts:3,797 Points:958,430 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:56:58 AM Ignore mberg Report Abuse Shameful. Not good on judgement day we all face sometime.
jobo74 All-Star Author Ontario Posts:916 Points:773,485 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:56:55 AM Ignore jobo74 Report Abuse brutal!
driveonby1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,507 Points:256,665 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:56:32 AM Ignore driveonby1 Report Abuse She musta been drinkin', too.
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,794 Points:1,302,050 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:55:32 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Have to look good at least until you look bad.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:54:46 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse most of it caught on camera, that makes it easy for the lawyers.
CISA Champion Author Orange County Posts:5,937 Points:1,397,060 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:54:05 AM Ignore CISA Report Abuse next
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,754 Points:785,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:53:05 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse this is just another case of the "quota" system, which ranges from the egregious to the downright silly. in my instance, at 15 minutes before shift change, getting a warning for a license plate light bulb not working. this occurred 20 days after PASSING a state vehicle inspection, and showing the officer that i had a complete light bulb LIGHTBULB REPLACEMENT KIT in the car. all the while several cars passing by had HEADLIGHTS OUT! [Edited by: leraar2 at 1/5/2013 10:56:31 AM EST]