Gypsy cop:
State legislatures, too, have a role to play. In Minneapolis, the police officers involved in Floyd’s death were summarily fired. In many jurisdictions, collective bargaining agreements prevent such swift terminations. In these states, lawmakers should ensure that police chiefs can act as quickly as [MPD Chief] Arradondo did in removing bad cops. State legislatures must also explore solutions to the problem of so-called gypsy cops — officers who are fired with just cause only to turn around and join another police department. And legislative leaders can help address the challenge facing jurisdictions where police departments are forced to take back fired officers even after they have been convicted of committing criminal offenses.
“As a police chief, I see Minneapolis as a crucial test of our profession. Here’s how we can avoid failing.”, Chief of Police, Houston, and President of the Major Cities Chiefs Association., WaPo.
