All of you hidden characters, hiding behind pseudonyms, just how much are your county taxes?  Oh, you poor children.  Become a police officer, volunteer for any city government post, make a mistake on your time card, get jacked around by folks with nothing better to do than point fingers at people who do work for you for no pay (Springfield City Councilors).  Then Complain about the apparent ethical errors of a guy who has SERVED our community for an entire working life.  Shame on you!  You have more compassion for a Methhead thief  Because you "Pay Taxes"?   
Do you think, no, believe in these times of stress in law enforcement a picnic is not a good thing for the families of these dedicated public servants?  The complaint was, he used the City's money for travel. He did not make with his own auto, Opps. Perhaps Cap'n Obvious, Jaded Jade or Proper Granda should apply for a job at the Jail or run for elected unpaid office.  OR even the editors of this fine publication do volunteer work