Laura McElroy
Laura McElroy
forward help himself point responsibility
At this point he is in a lot of trouble, and the only way he can help himself is to come forward and take responsibility for his actions.
care court losing sleep stuck stuff tired work
We don't want them stuck in court, losing their sleep time, and then they're tired when they go back to work at night. We want them sharp. This way, they can take care of their court stuff and go home.
federal government required uniform
We do what's required by the federal government to keep a uniform system.
discipline reflect
I can tell you this. Their discipline will reflect the department's disappointment.
appears good happened kid wrong
From everything we know, this appears to be a good kid who happened to be in the wrong place.
community guy knows
Obviously, someone in the community knows who this guy is.
led
led to the commotion, but they have nothing to do with the charges.
arguing dexter died heard people several
Several people who were there heard Dexter Bingham arguing with several men. They heard a shot, and Dexter died at the scene.
bonded false gave name
She was bonded out on the false name she gave us.
determine trying
We're trying to determine if it was a homicide.
help relieved step toward
We're relieved that he has come forward, and this may be the first step toward him getting the help he needs.
taking
For him, repairing something is like taking a walk. He fixes everything.
clear correct fault felt lies officers policy result shoulders
The officers did what they felt was correct for officer safety. We feel the fault lies on the shoulders of the department, not the two officers, because we did not have a clear policy and now, as a result of this case, we do.
behavior highly police
The behavior is outrageous. It's highly unacceptable. It's unbecoming a police officer.