UPDATE: The mayor of San Marcos, in her infinite wisdom, has chosen to believe Stephens and Williams rather than her own eyes, I guess. NOTHING is going to happen to Stephens, according to her. She is horrified that he has received death threats (for which I, for one, would like to see some proof) and the City Manager's office has stated, regarding Stephens, that "you don't know what he has been through." We are supposed to feel sorry for Stephens after what he did to those kids! Is everyone in San Marcos government completely crazy?
And where were those paragons of law enforcement during the mayor's press conference? No where to be seen. I expect they were cowering behind her skirts like the craven and cowardly bullies they are.
I'm sure it won't take long before most everyone in the city administration figures out that the mayor took the wrong side in this.
Anyway, here are links to two other petitions, one to remove Stephens and one to boycott San Marcos.
An idea for a new motto for San Marcos:
"San Marcos - The OTHER Jasper"
Here are the links to the Fire Stephens and Fire Williams and Boycott San Marcos petitions. I realize that petitions are not the complete answer but it's something to do in between phoning San Marcos City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce, etc.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/fire-san-marcos-police-officer-paul-stephens http://boycottsanmarcos.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------- By refusing to do more than slap the hand of Officer Paul Stephens, Police Chief Howard Williams, in effect, has told every pet owner in the country (and especially around San Marcos, Texas) to ignore the police in an emergency situation. His actions have put countless innocent bystanders at risk by encouraging those who are rushing a loved one to medical care to NEVER stop if a police officer tries to ticket them. He has, not in words but in action, stated that if you want your loved one to die in your arms, pay attention to the cops. What a guy.
UPDATE: The mayor of San Marcos, in her infinite wisdom, has chosen to believe Stephens and Williams rather than her own eyes, I guess. NOTHING is going to happen to Stephens, according to her. She is horrified that he has received death threats (for which I, for one, would like to see some proof) and the City Manager's office has stated, regarding Stephens, that "you don't know what he has been through." We are supposed to feel sorry for Stephens after what he did to those kids! Is everyone in San Marcos government completely crazy?
And where were those paragons of law enforcement during the mayor's press conference? No where to be seen. I expect they were cowering behind her skirts like the craven and cowardly bullies they are.
I'm sure it won't take long before most everyone in the city administration figures out that the mayor took the wrong side in this.
Anyway, here are links to two other petitions, one to remove Stephens and one to boycott San Marcos.
An idea for a new motto for San Marcos:
"San Marcos - The OTHER Jasper"
Here are the links to the Fire Stephens and Fire Williams and Boycott San Marcos petitions. I realize that petitions are not the complete answer but it's something to do in between phoning San Marcos City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce, etc.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/fire-san-marcos-police-officer-paul-stephens http://boycottsanmarcos.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------- By refusing to do more than slap the hand of Officer Paul Stephens, Police Chief Howard Williams, in effect, has told every pet owner in the country (and especially around San Marcos, Texas) to ignore the police in an emergency situation. His actions have put countless innocent bystanders at risk by encouraging those who are rushing a loved one to medical care to NEVER stop if a police officer tries to ticket them. He has, not in words but in action, stated that if you want your loved one to die in your arms, pay attention to the cops. What a guy.
We signed the "Fire San Marcos Police Chief Howard Williams!" petition!
# 269:
3:46 am PST, Dec 30,Jake Rosales, Australia
# 268:
5:14 pm PST, Dec 28,Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 267:
3:34 pm PST, Dec 28,Teresa Yarbrough, Texas
I wish I could say I am shock by this behavior. I have several dogs and they are like my children, I unfortunately have had 2 failed pregnancies and several failed fertility attempts. Although many may not agree with my feelings there should be strict laws passed to protect our animals from persons such as this San Marcos officer who is thoughtless and callous.
# 266:
12:38 pm PST, Dec 11,Diana Soares, Portugal
# 265:
4:49 am PST, Dec 9,Abigail Tennant, South Africa
# 264:
2:39 pm PST, Dec 4,Lisa Lewis, North Carolina
# 263:
1:26 am PST, Nov 13,Jasmin Rosales, Australia
# 262:
6:28 pm PST, Nov 2,Lee Lamirande, Canada
# 261:
5:13 pm PST, Nov 2,Sexy Princess, Nevada
# 260:
10:01 am PDT, Oct 24,Julia Tawyea, Pennsylvania
# 259:
8:29 pm PDT, Oct 18,Kurt Van kleef, Belgium
# 258:
8:29 pm PDT, Oct 18,Isa Pattyn, Belgium
# 257:
8:29 pm PDT, Oct 18,Pedro Callens, Belgium
# 256:
8:28 pm PDT, Oct 18,Vanis Callens, Belgium
# 255:
8:28 pm PDT, Oct 18,Roos Baert, Belgium
# 254:
12:56 am PDT, Oct 16,Debra McIntyre, Minnesota
# 253:
10:48 am PDT, Oct 7,Angela Wilson, Virginia
# 252:
6:30 pm PDT, Oct 3,Jessica Landon, Arizona
This Police Chief is a prime example as to why many citizens believe their police force is run by dirty bureaucracy politics and not a genuine concern for the welfare of the public. At a time like now in America, we need someone who cares about their community. Please find a proper chief law enforcement officer who owes his or her allegiance to citizens of the city (or county? unaware as to which this Chief is responsible for) and not the politicians.
# 251:
2:30 pm PDT, Sep 30,Katrina Hart, Texas
# 250:
10:44 am PDT, Sep 30,Alexandra SUSINI, France
# 249:
5:15 pm PDT, Sep 28,Chantal Chavassieux, France
# 248:
5:46 am PDT, Sep 28,Annie Bertrand, France
# 247:
7:26 pm PDT, Sep 27,Mireille Azouzou, France
# 246:
6:21 pm PDT, Sep 26,Geneviève Pieroni, France
# 245:
4:24 am PDT, Sep 26,Jean-damien SUSINI, France
# 244:
12:05 am PDT, Sep 26,Elisabeth Karcher, France
# 243:
11:12 pm PDT, Sep 25,Maya Puerta, France
# 242:
9:55 am PDT, Sep 24,Ryan Howard, Florida
# 241:
6:08 pm PDT, Sep 23,Mark Kiernan, Italy
# 240:
6:38 pm PDT, Sep 22,Michele Quintric, France
# 239:
11:56 am PDT, Sep 21,Sean Noyes, Finland
# 238:
3:42 am PDT, Sep 21,Joanne D. Ferguson, Ohio
# 237:
12:48 pm PDT, Sep 18,Filomena Pereira, United Kingdom
# 236:
4:37 am PDT, Sep 17,Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 235:
1:12 pm PDT, Sep 16,Joe Hernandez, Texas
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 234:
11:20 am PDT, Sep 15,Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 233:
7:44 am PDT, Sep 15,Nancy Guzauski, New York
# 232:
8:42 am PDT, Sep 14,Shoshana Simon, California
# 231:
8:56 am PDT, Sep 13,Annie PEYSSON, France
# 230:
4:07 am PDT, Sep 13,VIER Eva, France
FACE DE BRUTE !
# 229:
11:40 am PDT, Sep 11,Germain Puerta, France
# 228:
1:41 am PDT, Sep 9,Andrée Hussard, France
# 227:
12:25 am PDT, Sep 9,Arnaud Hussard, France
# 226:
5:57 pm PDT, Sep 8,Arlena Morton, Indiana
# 225:
1:20 am PDT, Sep 8,Severine Stockling,, France
# 224:
7:45 am PDT, Sep 7,Sandra Beckett, Canada
This Police Chief has a responsibility to the citizens FIRST. He is clearly ignoring this mandate, so he needs to go.
# 223:
1:33 pm PDT, Sep 6,Kim Hollemans, Netherlands
# 222:
6:08 am PDT, Sep 6,Juan Gonzalez, Texas
# 221:
5:29 am PDT, Sep 6,Judit Luna i Ester, Spain
# 220:
8:06 pm PDT, Sep 3,Maisie Jordan, United Kingdom
# 219:
4:59 am PDT, Sep 3,Daniela Conocchioli, Italy
# 218:
3:11 pm PDT, Sep 2,Rachael Phillips, California
# 217:
9:58 am PDT, Sep 1,Name not displayed, Texas
It is important that Police Officers can quickly evaluate a situation and respond in an appropriate manner. For the Police Chief to believe that Stephens is an officer that has a serve and protect attitude is a very tragic train of thought.
# 216:
3:11 pm PDT, Aug 31,Angelo Spano, Italy
# 215:
3:09 pm PDT, Aug 31,Mario Giannone, Italy
# 214:
3:08 pm PDT, Aug 31,Enzo Mulas, Italy
# 213:
5:07 am PDT, Aug 30,Joy Toney, California
There is no excuse for the way these people and their pet were treated! NONE! It was WRONG! Those who defend these actions cannot even be considered humans! It was straight up MURDER of that poor couple's pet!
Since you can't seem to take the heat, you need to get your butt out of the proverbial kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!
# 212:
3:11 pm PDT, Aug 29,Pamela Schroder, Illinois
# 211:
2:15 pm PDT, Aug 29,Name not displayed, Texas
I understand that the police come in contact with all kinds of criminal activities and dangerous people. But if your people can't tell the difference between criminals and 2 crying kids..... something is terribly wrong.
# 210:
11:56 am PDT, Aug 29,Hubert Delgrange, France
# 209:
6:46 am PDT, Aug 29,Lucy Donnan, South Carolina
# 208:
5:48 am PDT, Aug 29,Mallaroni Stephane, France
# 207:
3:04 am PDT, Aug 29,Marla De Vries, Netherlands
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 206:
8:19 pm PDT, Aug 28,Spirits Heart, New Hampshire
# 205:
6:55 pm PDT, Aug 28,Kelly Garbato, Missouri
# 204:
2:01 pm PDT, Aug 28,Kay Mize, Texas
Lack of compassion for animals shows a definite flaw in his character. No excuse....
# 203:
1:47 pm PDT, Aug 28,Freddie Geisler, Florida
# 202:
11:10 am PDT, Aug 28,Nathan Morey, Texas
We can always get a new police chief as well.
# 201:
10:29 am PDT, Aug 28,Adam Doss, Texas
Disgusting abuse of power. I don't think the best interest of the citizens was being either protected or served. San Marcos can rest assured that they will see none of my dollars spent in their city as long as Williams remains on the force.