He provides no facts to support his generalized conclusion that "government employees have no accountability or responsibility for their crimes or incompetence, and in fact do not even get fired from their cushy jobs after committing horrible acts." This statement seems to imply that Officer Frank Brisslinger committed a crime or was incompetent in his actions. Anyone who actually took the time to read the very detailed report released by the District Attorney’s Office learned that, after a thorough investigation, the office concluded Brisslinger’s actions did not amount to criminal conduct.

Zaccaria’s ignorance shows when he says being a police officer is a "cushy job" and that "unemployable people flock to these jobs." If you don't count the long hours, late nights and holidays away from family and loved ones, I'm sure it's "cushy." Oh, and we can't forget they put their lives on the line every time they pull over a car full of strangers, approach a gang member in a dark alley or jump in to break up a domestic violence incident.

As for being "unemployable," I have to say I don't know of any private industry position that requires a physical test, a written test, thorough background investigation, a psychological exam, lie detector test and oral interviews.

Finally, Zaccaria refers to Brisslinger as playing "beach cowboy.� I suspect Zaccaria has never read the report prepared by the District Attorney’s Office, or met or had a conversation with Brisslinger. I challenge Zaccaria to do both. Armed with real information those two important sources of accurate information would provide him, I suspect Zaccaria’s letter would be a lot different.

— Kasey Sirody, Newbury Park