Seven members of the Bishop Police Department released a lengthy “Letter of No Confidence in Bishop Police Chief Chris Carter” – detailing alleged misdeeds by Chief Carter and other City of Bishop officials.
Brent Gillespie, Mark Gutierrez, Doug Mairs, David Jepson, Jared Waasdorp, Bryan Rossy and Mike Mairs signed their names to the press release that was distributed to the Bishop City Council, Sierra Wave Media and other Eastern Sierra media outlets.
Bishop Police Chief Chris Carter
There are 11 sworn officers of the Bishop Police Department, not counting Chief Carter and police dispatchers.
In July, Chief Carter announced his plans to retire at the end of September.
Sierra Wave Media contacted the Bishop Police Department for comment from Chief Carter, but he is on vacation. All calls were referred to Bishop City Administrator Jim Tatum. Tatum told Sierra Wave Media the City of Bishop had no comment at this time, but would respond to the letter.
Click on the following link for the complete text of the letter:
Letter of No Confidence in Bishop Police Chief Chris Carter
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As a veteran I believe the Colonel could have provided things for Bishop that are in short supply. I believe that the 7 officers, chief, the city administrator lack. I wonder how many of these folks have served their country. 10 leadership qualities from fortune 500 Ceo’s with Military Backgrounds
1. Look Sharp
2. Assemble diverse teams to get a range of perspectives.
3. Be willing to listen to everyone.
4. Act decisively even with limited information.
5. Carefully plan out the logistics.
6. Stay calm under pressure.
7. Lead with integrity.
8. Be, know, and do everything you ask of those below you.
9 Give 100% of your effort.
10. Invest in relationships for the long term
These folks choose a career with HUGE RESPONSIBILITIES! Carrying a firearm and badge is BIG DEAL. It’s our community! Without your tax dollars this doesn’t exist. The city council needs to act, and show the people who provide there salary that they are competent. As of today, I’m not sure how many of these ten values these folks have!
Situations involving law enforcement and or local government, can often be tricky. Unfortunately, Abuse of power, and retaliation happens much more than most of us are aware of, and because of this, there are times when it may not be wise to reveal your identity. I know this from personal experience. Also unfortunate, is the reality that Bishop and Inyo County communities are now, and have been for many years, living in a culture of corruption. This is a perfect example. Even after 7 officers come forward and question the ethics of their chief, the city administrators fail to act. I can’t help but wonder how many other complaints have been disregarded? It is no different than when the grand jury investigated the former DA on allegations of gross intentional misconduct a few years back. He resigned, and that was that. Small town justice at its finest.
Small town justice at its finest. And it’s even worse in Bridgeport.
If you don’t value your own opinion enough to stand behind it, how do you expect anyone else to ? We’re all entitled to our opinions, and I,for one, have absolutely no problem when someone doesn’t agree with mine or vice-versa. I just don’t choose to hide behind a bogus screen name.
Well stated Rick. Using a pseudonym to add factual content to a discussion, I understand. It can be of real value to the process. Using a pseudonym to snipe, or express hostility is not of value to anyone. As I always preach: no such thing as anonymity on the net….. you think you can’t be held accountable? You might want to have a talk with Hillary Clinton before you type again.
Rick O’ Brien….Thing about it is,there are a LOT of goof-balls out there this day and age that are,at the least,willing to take it to the next level…web-site “tough-guys”…getting someone’s phone number,address,and personal info is a “click” away…when I had that creep on the MLB baseball site threaten me with phone calls and devuldging my personal info over the web-site I actually talked to a Law Enforcement officer about the legality if he were to do that or threaten to do it,and they told me since I didn’t know who it was there is nothing that can be done about it….and went on to say it’s NEVER a good idea to post on sites with opinions using your name,and especially if they know or can find out where the area and State,town,etc. you might live….in little towns like we live in,and posting on a LOCAL web-site makes it even worse.Speaking for myself,I hate anytype of confrontation,and if it would happen to start on a web-site opinion or banter with someone and go beyond that,involving maybe phone calls,threats,or if something were to be said about things in person,a good chance it wouldn’t end well for one of us….it’s not “hiding behind ” anything…and quite possibly,with a story like this involving Law Enforcement problems and opinions,it could be even worse for those that choose to “man-up” and use their real names….sometimes not a good idea….just sayin’…
@Happy – says the hypocrite. Who cares if people post a fake name! It’s irrelevant! The situation doesn’t become more (sadder) because of people’s opinions, or there fake name. 1st amendment is pretty clear.
None of us had nothing to do with this story. Someone wants to post there real name, then more power to ya.
What would happen for instance, if a cop harassed someone, because of there opinion in this matter. It could happen! It does happen!
It’s Irrelevant! Good day Happy!
To anyone reading this who HASN’T posted a negative comment under an assumed name (and I know who several of you are…great choice on the fake names, brothers!), you should definitely check out the posting of the letters & comments on the Inyo Register: you HAVE to give your name on that site (none of this anonymous stuff). I realize that I’m being a hypocrite here, not using my real name, but just want to make a point without creating too much of a scuffle.
Bob Todd: if this were a worthy new agency (which I don’t consider it as such since Bennett’s passing), you would require that people give their true name to avoid this “bashing”. It really is trash and makes a sad situation even sadder.
That would be “news” agency and Benett (proper spelling) didn’t require “true” names.
Bob Todd
Happy ; Sometimes not a good idea to show your true name on a web-site,especially when it differs from most opinions,or you don’t take it all serious like some seem to do.Personally,on a MLB web-site I posted on in the past,one guy threatened to expose my phone number and personal info if I continued with a banter we had going back and forth….and this was over a difference of opinion about baseball !!! And closer to home,right here on this site,I’ve seen a time or two where threats were written about shutting down someones computer “and having the knowledge to do it ” if an issue was to keep up.