🚨A Texas police department that made national headlines after arresting a mother over a Facebook post criticizing her town’s dirty water has now been ordered to disband by the state.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement found that the Trinidad Police Department failed to meet minimum law-enforcement standards and was unable to provide evidence that the agency provided a “public benefit” to the community.
Investigators also found the department was missing 18 required policies, including guidelines involving use of force, vehicle pursuits, professional conduct and active-shooter situations.
The department came under intense scrutiny after Jennifer Combs was arrested and spent a night in jail in May after a Facebook post raised concerns about bacteria and problems with Trinidad’s drinking water.
The felony charge against her was later dropped, while environmental officials ultimately confirmed problems with the city’s water system.
Now, the state has stripped Trinidad of its ability to operate its own police department, with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office expected to handle law enforcement coverage for the small Texas community.
❓When a law enforcement agency abuses it's authority like this and arrests someone over a Facebook post, SHOULD THE CHARGING OFFICER BE HELD PERSONALLY LIABLE?