Northampton police officers working mandatory overtime due to understaffing
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Police officers from the Northampton Police Department are working extremely long hours. We were told that, on a normal day, they could work anywhere from a 12
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As a former employee of the Northampton, MA Police Department, I feel compelled to speak out about the toxic work environment that exists within the department. I spent years working alongside colleagues who were lazy, unprofessional, and lacked the necessary skills to perform their duties effectively. This created an environment that was not only frustrating to work in but also put the safety of the public at risk.
One of the biggest issues I encountered during my time at the department was the lack of support from our chief and captains. They seemed more interested in protecting their own positions than providing the officers with the resources and guidance they needed to do their jobs well. This resulted in a lack of clear communication, outdated policies and procedures, and little to no accountability for those who failed to meet their responsibilities.
Another major concern I had was the lack of mental health support available to officers. Police work is an incredibly demanding job, and it's not uncommon for officers to experience stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues as a result. Unfortunately, seeking help for these issues was stigmatized within the department, and officers who did seek help were often viewed as weak or incompetent. This only served to exacerbate the problem and create a culture of silence around mental health issues.
Overall, I believe that the Northampton Police Department is a toxic work environment that is in dire need of reform. Until the department takes proactive steps to address these issues, officers will continue to struggle with burnout, stress, and mental health issues, which will ultimately have a negative impact on their ability to serve and protect the community. It's time for the department to take a hard look at its policies and practices and make the changes necessary to create a safe and supportive work environment for all officers.
Do you think Town Admin and Policies have any effect or do you think it all is about The Chief and Captain? Also were you an LEO or another role at the Dept? I work for the Sheriffs Dept but not in law enforcement… the officers I speak to over the 30 communities blame Admin policies and recognize those in leadership at the Depts are just doing what they are told to do as you said to protect their own jobs…
@@rwh5350 LEO. I obviously can’t expose myself on line, because they are known to retaliate. Just view the lawsuit between Kasper and Lt. Borowski. The “leaders” at NPD are their own breed. Captian Caputo is a mentally abusive man who treats subordinates like they are worthless. It’s difficult to explain fully over a UA-cam comment. But seeing first hand how absolutely toxic it is inside that place is hard to put in words. It comes from the top. Canceling what little community events happen, coworkers lying to get others in trouble because of difference in views on how to police. Getting pulled into the office to be scolded when that same LT doesn’t understand new case law. It’s like Janga in that dept but all the pieces almost pulled out. All the surrounding municipalities know how awful the chief is and how awful the environment is. It’s no wonder almost every new officer jumps ship as soon as they get a year on. To Chicopee, Greenfield, Hadley, MSP. Etc. They don’t even TRY to retain officers. They don’t care too. It’s so much more than what meets the eye, and it’s sad and pathetic.
Military and Law enforcement should've always been the highest level paid salary.
Woke !