Code enforcement officer: I need gun to do job

A part-time Covington employee resigned his position as a code enforcement officer, citing safety concerns for himself while on the job.

[timothyplumley]

they shouldnt have a job. you should be able to do what you want to on your property.

[michaelmooney]

There is no constitutional basis for code enforcement officers.

[towingtowing]

Stay off private property. Ask permission to enter the property.

[babyshark]

Not all cops are police, but all cats are beautiful.

[brandoncook]

Don't you fucking dare give that line of work service weapons!!! They will be killed for amusement. They aren't cops, don't do it.

[danieljonhson]

What do you expect to happen when you trespass on someone's property then tell them what they can do on their property.

[jerrywhite]

if code enforcement never pays your taxes or bills what gives them the righ to say anything about you property.

[brianberthold]

being a civilian is dangerous also so they should have guns ...

[JasonRowland-jh]

Well if you use some common sense you wont need a gun dont let your arrogance get you in trouble

[maxjacobd]

the code saYS YOU CANT CARRY A FIRE ARM

[MrDarren]

The code inspector is proud he forced a building owner to remodel his property.... wasn’t his money. Was it...

[Richierich]

what do you exspect when your telling the people can and cant do or even what they can or cant have on their land the land that they suppose to own

[johnburrows]

Maybe stop violating the rights of property owners.

[ZaeemKhanFL]

then have a cop with you if you getting threats problem solved

[mschrage]

Anyone who has to take enforcement action in their job like this, should have a way to defend themselves

[bb-kddz]

Tell chode enforcement stay off private property and you will not be shot!

[scottfoster]

If your arming to do your job your in the wrong job!

[geecrawdad]

Can't believe some of the comments here. If you live in the middle of the forest, fine, let your house go to sh*t. If you live in a community, be a part of that community and have some consideration for your neighbors. Live and let live only goes so far. Sure, there are codes on the books that are not justified or enforcement is taken too far. I gave one example below, but there are at least three more in our small subdivision of about 100 homes. One has a semi-trailer, about 45' long parked parallel to and next to the street. Another has a power shovel and log splitter on his front lawn covered with tarps, unused for the past two months. Actually, I can give you two more but you get the point. We're concerned about the decline of our neighborhoods as renters move in and residents use their properties for commercial purposes. Code enforcement has its place.

[mavericknrt]

I say bullshit they have a job to do and your just giving them a hard time

[kennethmack]

Its PRIVET PROPERTY stay off stay alive