On September 8, 2016 Tim Grover, Haines City police officer, violated traffic laws by running a red light. Looking back at the video in October, he was actually looking at traffic violations, but found himself breaking the law. While watching the video he remembered that he turned left on the intersection while the light turned from yellow to red, and all he wanted to do was get lunch. He later told the station that he confirmed it was his patrol car and got himself a $160 ticket and a letter of reprimand.
Quote by Glover: "I've always been taught that if you've done somethin wrong, to take responsibility for what you've done and accept your punishment."
I think that honestly IS policy and Tim was doing the right thing even if it paid a price (literally and metaphorically). When you lie it will haunt you and it's easier to just confess what you've done.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/10/29/florida-cop-gives-himself-ticket-after-reviewing-traffic-video.html
Very ironic. At least he owned up to it. I can't imagine what would've happened if he wouldn't have owned up to it.
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