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Explosive 2009 report from Tulsa reveals deep corruption concerning Deputy Bob Bates
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/23/1379688/-Explosive-2009-report-from-Tulsa-reveals-deep-corruption-concerning-Deputy-Bob-Bates?detail=facebook_sf#Thu Apr 23, 2015 at 06:19 AM PDT
Explosive 2009 report from Tulsa reveals deep corruption concerning Deputy Bob Bates
by
Shaun King
This is a smoking gun concerning the millionaire Tulsa Deputy Bob Bates who shot and killed Eric Harris this past March.
CBS News learned that in 2009, the Tulsa Sheriff's Office launched an internal investigation to find out if Bates received special treatment during training and while working as a reserve deputy. They also investigated whether supervisors pressured training officers on Bates' behalf.
The investigation concluded Bates' training was questionable and that he was given preferential treatment.
The investigation found that deputies voiced concerns about Bates' behavior in the field, almost from the very beginning. Bates reportedly used his personal car while on duty and made unauthorized vehicle stops. When confronted Bates said that he could do what he wanted, and that anyone who had a problem with him should go see the sheriff.
The investigation concluded Bates' training was questionable and that he was given preferential treatment.
The investigation found that deputies voiced concerns about Bates' behavior in the field, almost from the very beginning. Bates reportedly used his personal car while on duty and made unauthorized vehicle stops. When confronted Bates said that he could do what he wanted, and that anyone who had a problem with him should go see the sheriff.
See the CBS News video on the newly revealed report below. It's clearly no longer speculation about whether or not Bob Bates and the Tulsa Sheriff's Department were abusing the system. Now it's a proven fact.
