04-01-2013, 03:42 PM
(04-01-2013, 03:14 PM)Midwest Spy Wrote: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
The reward money is going to the people who were shot inadvertently by cops, instead of those who tipped off the PD?
They might get away with it based on a technicality.
I believe the PD wants to limit its pay outs and I really don't blame them. Those who got hurt or suffered property damages should be compensated fairly for that and any resulting loss of pay. Beyond that, I hope not to see a bunch of greedy lawsuits.
I don't think people should need to be rewarded for doing the right thing, but sometimes it's an incentive to generate tips so I get it and understand that it can be effective.
Regarding the Dorner reward money specifically, I honestly don't think that anyone has a legitimate claim to it. The conditions/stipulations for reward weren't issued in "fine print", imo. I recall, as soon as the rewards were announced, reading/hearing comments about how it was highly unlikely that a reward pay out would ever be a reality because the police had no chance (and some believed, no intention) of capturing and convicting Dorner. I don't think too many inside and outside of LE doubted that Dorner planned to exit his last scene in a body bag.
Anyway, I think the reward conditions were clear from the start, though I guess I can understand the frustration if some folks feel misled.