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Wis. Cop Will Keep Job Despite Admitting to Have Stolen $5k From Fellow Officers

Wisc Cop Will Keep Job Despite Admitting to Have Stolen $5,000

At a hearing Monday, Superior Police Officers reportedly spoke very highly of their colleague Kirk Babic. Their words appear to have paid off, considering a law enforcement commission has decided that Babic will keep his job despite having stolen over $5,000 from his fellow officers in the department.

The Superior Telegram reports that the 20-year-veteran admitted to stealing more than $5,000 from fellow officers through an account established for voluntary contributions to maintain and equip the law enforcement fitness center. The Superior Police and Fire Commission has called for Babic to serve a 60-day suspension, two-year last chance agreement, 480 hours voluntary police training and counseling through the city’s Human Resources Department. Babic already paid back the $5,087.22 he stole after a police investigation revealed what he owed.

Wisc Cop Will Keep Job Despite Admitting to Have Stolen $5,000

The Telegram reveals that Babic’s attorney won over the panel by presenting numerous other cases where officers have faced criminal charges but still kept their jobs:

“Among them a police captain who admitted to drinking and driving when he was involved in a hit and run, an officer accused of an incident of road rage, an officer who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after a charge of domestic abuse fifth-degree was dismissed, and an officer found guilty of providing false statements in court 17 years ago. Then-Police Chief Doyle Barker had sought termination, but the commission opted for suspension and training.”

Police Chief Floyd Peters testified Friday that those incidents were isolated, while Babic’s infractions occurred several times between 2004 and 2011. The Telgram reports that an attorney representing the city told the commission that taxpayers “would be befuddled by a decision that didn’t include termination after six other city employees either resigned or were terminated after stealing money.”

“Now we got a Police and Fire Commission that says a guy who admits to felony theft can still carry a gun and a badge,” Korom said.

Fox 21 reports on the show of support towards Babic from many fellow officers at Monday’s hearing:

“They expressed how much Babic is an asset to the department and how they want him to keep his job.

‘He is the best man I know,’ said Superior Police Officer William Braman. ‘He’s an honest man full of compassion and he does a great job for the Superior Police Department.’

‘He’s always got a sense of humor, pleasure to be around and always enjoyed working with him,’ said Superior Police Department Officer Joseph Krieg.

‘I think if you terminate this employee you’re going to do a disservice to the community, he’s an outstanding officer,’ said Braman.”

Babic is reportedly “remorseful” for his actions. The 46-year-old has been on paid administrative leave since June.

Babic has also been charged with felony theft in Douglas County Circuit Court, but wont make an appearence on the allegation until November 16.

Comments (64)

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  • UlyssesP
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:35pm

    This is the Inferior Police Dept at work for You.

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    • Anamah
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:27pm

      Ulysses, this is despicable. Where they thrown out their proud and dignity??? Is Wisconsin, America?

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 7:54pm

      what in the fuhck?

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    • darkrage000
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 8:23pm

      ‘He is the best man I know,’ said Superior Police Officer William Braman. ‘He’s an honest man full of compassion and he does a great job for the Superior Police Department.’

      An honest man who just steals money…..

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:01am

      .
      “Babic’s attorney won over the panel by presenting numerous other cases where officers have faced criminal charges but still kept their jobs:”

      It’s called UNIONS.

      Besides, cops always say they don’t have to follow the law.
      I guess they’re right.

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    • Choctaw25
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:18am

      It is so simple my 6 yr. old grandson can understand it; UNION RULES, if you belong to the UNION, you cannot be fired and/or terminated for ANY reason. Murder, Rape, Fraud all of these are career enhancements for a UNION MEMBER. You will be put on Paid Adminstrative Leave until the dark cloud blows over, then back on the job; UNLESS OF COURSE, you admit to being a conservative, tea party member. You will be FIRED immediately with no recourse whatsoever.
      This what the voters of Wisconsin wanted and still vote for today. It’s only their tax dollars, what the Hell???????????

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  • irritated1
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:28pm

    .‘He is the best man I know,’ said Superior Police Officer William Braman. ‘He’s an honest man full of compassion and he does a great job for the Superior Police Department…Maybe they better check ole Bill’s house for a new big screen T.V…How can you be honest and full of compassion if you steel money from your brothers?

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    • GardenoftheGods
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 4:04pm

      AGREED! I fear for our entire nation even more now…When the police can’t understand what “honesty & character” mean; we’re all in big trouble. I’m sure this cop is a super nice guy; but honest & ethical, he ain’t! They set a really bad precedent giving him back his job.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 7:55pm

      oh, honest means that you are a fake lying thief?! wow… ok.

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  • Wolf
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:28pm

    (William Tell Overture playing in background…)
    Voice over: “With thrilling tales from Yesteryear come more adventures of The Only Ones- those cowardly lions brutalizing and murdering the Private Citizen with nary a handslap for their criminal behavior. Stay tuned for more action and adventure right after this ccommercial from our sponsor- MSM, the Socialist cereal voted most loved by liberal hoe’s in every police department.”

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  • Wurlitzer28
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:28pm

    I would say a benchmark has been set and a precedent established. We are now all free to steal up to $5,000.

    People at all levels of government operate under a completely different set of laws than the rest of us. This should be forbidden by the Constitution but we are no longer using it.

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  • Quasimofo
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:13pm

    And the police actually have the gall to wonder why they are looked down upon and hated in our society.

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    • matt516
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 4:07pm

      It is days like this I am grateful for being an officer in a right to work state. This yahoo would have no place among those of us that truly stand with the people. This guy and his whole department is black eye to all honest police officers.

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    • Agnes
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 10:25pm

      I have absolutely no respect for law enforcement personnel not to mention politicians and lawyers.

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  • snoopy
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:05pm

    This is unreal! A cop admits to stealing from fellow officers over the course of many years and still gets to keep his job after a PAID LEAVE SINCE JUNE! He gets a 5 month paid vacation and your fellow officers speak on your behalf and say that your a great guy, honest and compassionate! How can anyone say that with a straight face?? How can we raise honest, decent, law abiding children when we have liars that are intrusted to enforce our laws! If this man had ANY integrity left he would apologize and resign! When is everyone going to realize what a cancer Unions are to our country.

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  • FRONTIERSMAN
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:04pm

    “He’s an honest man full of compassion and he does a great job for the Superior Police Department.”

    An honest man…..who STOLE $5K??? What’s wrong with these people?

    It must be nice to be above the law while also enforcing it over us, the subjects.

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  • KidCharlemagne
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:59pm

    Wow! That was certainly easy.

    If it had been just a regular civilian, then they’d be staring down some serious jail time for lifting $5K out the back like that.

    Makes you wonder if he might have had one or more accomplices or if he otherwise knew where some more skeletons were that some other folks might not have wanted to be discovered.

    Of course, if he’d have been an exec at Goldman Sachs, then he probably would’ve received a bonus!

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  • yancie
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:52pm

    Superior Union Thief

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  • Junter
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:46pm

    Sad… those who are authorized to carry weapons and police society should be held to a higher standard. Instead, we have officers who are arrogant and above the law. Same goes for our politicians who are supposed to represent us.

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  • momrules
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:45pm

    Superior Police Officer William Bramer, ” He’s an honest man……….” An honest man doesn’t steal from anyone. All of these so called officers of the law need fired.

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  • The Bushmaster
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:39pm

    They’re opening a big can of worms and opening the Dept up for a lawsuit… What;s going to happen when a felon thief applies for a job as a cop and is told he cannot because he has a record of thievery?? Think they’ll have a discrimination suit filed against them?? They are all stupid.

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  • gwssacredcause
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:39pm

    “__________became a swamp of depravity, everything and everyone was for sale. The atmosphere became revolutionary, not only money but all standards have lost their value.” Sebastian Hoffman The blank was Berlin before WWII but now it could be the America. Buckle up good citizens!

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  • mikenleeds
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:39pm

    thief , just shows us that cops are above the law

    Report Post » mikenleeds  
  • eric2waters
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:32pm

    He‘s a thief but he’s OUR thief, dang nab it!*

    *(That’s Geezer speak)

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    • Wolf
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:32pm

      You can claim this POS all you want- from the sound of it, you work with him. (That’s Truth Speak.)

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  • notreally
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:26pm

    It’s not his fault. He only acted as most government union members do: Do you job, but steal what you can.

    I have a friend who has been retired from the NYC police force for 32 years after 22 years of service. His pension is close to $100,000 a year, with top-of-the-line health care benefits. He feels good about it. It’s the government union mentality: “Hey, it’s in my contract!”

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  • Radar101
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:10pm

    This man is now worthless as a police offiocer.
    Why?
    http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_arch&article_id=744&issue_id=112005

    As Cadet Officers, it was drummed into us, that ” The only thing you have is your credibilty. Its like a wine glass–you break it, and you can’t put it back together” . I made sure during my 31 year career as a cop thatnone of my statements could ever be challenged for veracity.

    I would have been fired upon discovery of the crime.

    If he ever arrests or investigates anyone, that person’s Defense Attorney will bring this up.

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  • abseas
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:03pm

    Outrageous!

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  • Robert-CA
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:58pm

    He’s a thief !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Are they keeping thieves in the force ???????????
    Next time cops catch a thief they should give him a job application @ the station instead of taking him to jail .

    Report Post » Robert-CA  
  • Ernesto
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:41pm

    He should be fired. Didn’t he take an oath of office? This bum just gave all cops a black eye. Thanks ********.

    Report Post » Ernesto  
    • Bluefish49
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:54pm

      I’m sure the police union had a hand in him keeping his job.

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  • jakartaman
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:40pm

    Wow – we have hit the bottom of the slippery slope!
    our morals no longer exist – the end is near

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  • Predator
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:35pm

    Ok Obama, now it would probably be ok to come out and say, “The Police acted stupidly.”

    Report Post » Predator  
  • Centralsville
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:32pm

    Good union.

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  • rationallyurs
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:28pm

    dumbocrap–the obama way

    Report Post »  
  • South Philly Boy
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 1:25pm

    Crook Cop

    Report Post » South Philly Boy  
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