Legislative Update

We had a very cordial meeting with Chief Beckworth of DPS yesterday. We addressed several issues including the stop on Gypsy Hadie, the recurring problem with the officer in Brownwood, the Dawgs on Hawgs Report and the senseless hassle on some of the no helmet stops. After a long meeting we set up a very nice working relationship with the Chief. He told us he would check on some of the things and get back by phone today. He was true to his word. He called us back today to let us know he has spoken to the Captain in the Brownwood Region and told him to put a stop to that officer's behaviour. Since we discussed the rediculous hassles and unnecessary warning tickets of traffic stops for no helmets, Chief Beckworth said he would put out a memorandum in their next monthly bulletin that if an officer sees the sticker he is to pull away with no stop. Also after you show your proof of compliance when you don't have a sticker and the stop was for no helmet, they are to terminate the stop.
The Chief is reviewing the stop in Ingleside and said he would get back with me on that. He also said that we should keep an open line and when something like this comes up I should contact him and see if it can be worked out. My thanks to Chief Beckworth for showing that there are some caring officers at the top who don't condone sloppy work. Just be certain if you file a complaint with me it is honest and the officer's name, date and location are included.



Have I done that which I can do to the best of my ability?

HELL NO !! - but I'm trying.

Sputnik