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Cops Suspended for Running Background Check on Obama

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 30, 2009 1:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – Two Atlanta-area police officers have been placed on paid leave for running a background check on President Obama, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The Secret Service was notified after the president's name was sent to the National Crime Information Center from a computer in the cops' police car. The Internal Affairs Division of the local police department is investigating.

A pair of Atlanta-area cops are being investigated for running the president's name through a criminal background check.
A pair of Atlanta-area cops are being investigated for running the president's name through a criminal background check.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
The Secret Service was notified when the president's name was sent to the National Crime Information Center.
The Secret Service was notified when the president's name was sent to the National Crime Information Center.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
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We expect our officers to adhere to professional standards and departmental policy. Furthermore, we do not and will not condone the inappropriate use of county equipment or resources.
- William Miller,
DeKalb County's public safety director

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COMMENTS
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EKD
Jul 31, 2009 6:41 AM CDT
Don't you think the Clinton's could have found any "funny business" with President Obama's cintzenship. They have more smarts and money and contacts than all the birthers put together.
Mr.C
Jul 31, 2009 1:19 AM CDT
who cares
Thinker
Jul 30, 2009 11:53 AM CDT
Is there no limit to the stupidity of cops these days?
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