Cleveland cops have mixed reactions to chief’s stern memo

Cleveland’s rank-and-file police officers have mixed reactions to the directive from the chief ordering cops to do their jobs or consider another profession.

The notice from Chief Michael McGrath has been the talk of the department this week, numerous officers said Friday. The sternly written order, issued April 9, is still being read at roll calls across the city.

The Plain Dealer polled 12 police officers Friday on the condition of anonymity to gauge how McGrath’s notice was taken.

The message should resonate with those who aren’t pulling their weight, several cops said. Others believe the directive was misguided and only serves to turn the public against the police.

One officer agreed with the chief but feared the notice could negatively impact how the public perceives all officers. He said police officials can only do so much to get their message through to the ranks.

“This gets us upset, especially the guys who work hard everyday,” he said. “But there are some officers who are just lazy.”

But another disagreed.

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