Female Cop Under Investigation for Vowing to Ticket ‘Everyone’ Without Proper Cause
LOS ANGELES, CA — A female police officer is under internal investigation after a viral video showed her vowing to ticket “everyone” she stops, regardless of whether they’ve broken traffic laws. The controversial statement has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates and calls for accountability within the police department.
The Incident
The footage, recorded by a bystander and shared widely on social media, shows the officer—whose identity has not yet been released—telling a driver, “I don’t care if you did anything wrong or not, I’m writing everyone a ticket today.” The driver, who was reportedly pulled over for a minor traffic violation, can be heard protesting before the officer repeats her stance.
The video quickly drew backlash, with critics accusing the officer of abusing her authority and violating citizens’ rights. Legal experts say officers must have probable cause to issue citations, and blanket ticketing without justification could be unlawful.
Department Response
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed the officer is under review. In a statement, a spokesperson said: “We take these allegations very seriously. Officers are expected to uphold the law fairly and ethically. An internal investigation is underway to determine the facts of this incident.”
Civil rights groups have demanded transparency, with some calling for the officer’s suspension pending the outcome of the probe.
Public Reaction
The video has reignited debates over police accountability and bias in law enforcement. Some social media users compared the officer’s remarks to “quota-based policing,” where officers issue tickets to meet performance metrics—a practice banned in several states.
Others defended the officer, suggesting her words may have been taken out of context or exaggerated. However, legal analysts say any admission of intent to ticket indiscriminately could jeopardize pending cases involving her citations.
What’s Next?
If the investigation confirms misconduct, the officer could face disciplinary action, ranging from retraining to termination. Meanwhile, advocacy groups are urging anyone who received a ticket from her to come forward, as their citations could potentially be dismissed.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and communities over fair policing practices. As the probe continues, many are watching to see how the department handles the controversy.
Updates to follow as more details emerge.
— USA News Network