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A.L. police getting to be a rogue outfit Published Friday, May 15, 2009

The Albert Lea Police Department continues to lose the trust and respect of the people. They’re continuing to develop into a rogue group of people who use intimidation, aggression and questionable reports to make some sort of quota set by the higher-ups.

I was approached entering a local bar in near-complete darkness and was asked if I would come and answer a couple questions. I said no, thank you, not knowing the man was police officers.

I went to open the door and was violently ripped off the step from behind and then forced to answer questions and take tests with a flashlight shined in my eyes. Later, I was arrested and my license revoked for refusal to take a breath test. I was accused of a DWI. Now five months without a driver’s license and a long legal fight for justice, no driving violation was involved. I haven’t had a citation in over 10 years. The worst thing is that a field training officer that night was training a rookie officer of two months this type of rogue behavior. What will this mean for the future of the Albert Lea Police Department? What will this mean for the citizens of Albert Lea?

Troy Christensen

Albert Lea