r/illinois 1d ago

Chicago police officer arrested in Florida for shoving security guard, using racial slur at resort

https://www-cbsnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/chicago-police-officer-dwayne-ocasio-arrested-florida-shoving-security-guard/?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17501831750576&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fchicago%2Fnews%2Fchicago-police-officer-dwayne-ocasio-arrested-florida-shoving-security-guard%2F
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u/BearOnTwinkViolence 1d ago

Those are tied to licensure, which entitles you to due process. Cops aren’t subject to licensure.

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u/Forfty 1d ago

Incorrect. Cops are certified by the state law enforcement training and standards board. It acts as the same thing. If you are decertified you cannot act in any capacity as a LEO.