Flint Police officers billed by Genesee County Road Commission for damaged sign caused during car chase; What do you think about this?
Feedback: What do you think of Flint police being charged for the damaged caused in a chase? Tell us in the comments area below. Flint Journal extras Other police-related articles: • Flint Mayor Don Williamson proposes closing city jail, 174 job cuts • See more below GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Police are used to handing out fines for traffic violations. But now, two Flint police officers are on the receiving end of a bill for an action on the road. Two officers have been asked to pony up cash to help fix a sign damaged after it was mowed over by a driver fleeing police. Total cost for the repair: $170.62. It was split three ways, with each officer and the fleeing driver billed to pay $56.87 to put the sign properly back in place. “It’s kind of ridiculous,” said Keith Speer, president of the Flint Police Officers Association. “I can’t find any fault for the officers.” Flint Journal extras Other police-related articles: • Flint Mayor Don Williamson proposes closing city jail, 174 job cu
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