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The law enforcement veteran discusses the recent pulling over of a Democratic New Jersey councilman who took things too far with a traffic stop.

No one is above the law.

Let me repeat that.

Not even me. Not even higher-up politicians. No one.

If someone gets called out for doing something that’s not of lawful nature, and there’s proof indicating that they were responsible for it, they should own up to it. Not make excuses. Not berate those who accused them in the first place. But simply own up to their mistake.

But that’s not the route New Jersey Councilman Theodore Holloway took.

According to Fox News, the Democratic politician (big surprise there) was recently pulled over by a police officer during a routine traffic stop. But rather than simply calmly inquire as to why he was pulled over, Holloway instead chose to berate the officer.

And, need I remind you, this is a councilman. Not an everyday worker, mind you. Someone who represents the city on a much higher level.

Holloway was initially stopped for allegedly running a stop sign earlier this month. However, when the unidentified officer went to inquire about his actions, the councilman immediately went into a profanity-filled tirade.

The bodycam footage, which is available for viewing here, shows him questioning the officer on his authority. “You can’t be serious,” he says at one point. “What exactly are you getting behind me for?”

First off, Holloway, let me remind you of what I stated above. No one is above the law. If you run a stop sign, you’re responsible for your actions.

Also…who are you to get into an argument with a police officer? That’s asking for trouble. And if you don’t believe me, just look at the countless bodycam videos making the rounds on YouTube. Most of the time, these arguments result in a much higher ticket or, if things are escalated enough, even an arrest.

Though Holloway did provide his license to the officer, it almost seemed like he was fighting him every step of the way. He referred to Paulsboro Police Chief Gary Kille, noting that he would “talk to Gary about this” and that “I’m the one that hired you!”

But…even if that was the case, Holloway, you can’t turn this situation into something personal on your end. The officer is doing his job. The job you reportedly pay him for. And you’re going to berate this splendid officer to his boss because of the way he did the job to you? Does that even make any sense?

It was enough for a supervising officer to show up, and Holloway asking him, “You know who I am, right?”

This was just despicable. I couldn’t even watch it more than once, because it shows the sheer entitlement that Holloway was exploding on an officer that, ahem, he had “hired.”

The officer did a superb job. And I’m not the only one who thinks so.

Paulsboro Mayor John Giovannitti explained to Fox News Digital that Holloway’s actions were “not accurate nor professional.”

He also made this point perfectly clear. “We don’t get special treatment. We are not individual bosses for departments, and we don’t get special treatment.”

Exactly. It comes down to individuals taking responsibility for their actions instead of wagging a finger and insisting that the person who pulled them over isn’t doing their job properly. Imagine how other officers would be affected if they had to cave in for such demands.

Giovannitti went on to say that the officer did a great job, handling it with “utmost professionalism.” My only hope is that he gets some kind of promotion, and that Holloway gets footed the bill.

Now, Holloway didn’t get ticketed for the traffic stop. However, the officer did get him for an expired vehicle registration. No word yet if Holloway will try to turn it over, as he hasn’t made any sort of comment.

Let this be a lesson, kids. Just because you’re a highly paid official does not mean you get to walk all over police officers like they’re your personal doormat. Whether you “hired” them or not, you need to respect the job they’re doing. Period. They’re out there trying to keep you safe and keep the law covered – no matter who you might be.

Pay your bill, Holloway. And learn your lesson from this.

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Michael A. Letts, Founder, President, and CEO of In-Vest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bullet-proof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs.

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