Some folks think they can do or say anything hiding behind their keyboards.

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Makes sense.

You getting any feeling on what the chief might do?

I am just amazed how so many think they can do or say anything on social media and not have it impact them.

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Not sure of the laws in CA, but here in New Zealand, cyclists are legal road users. We must follow the Road Code, just like other road users. The Road Code says that all road users must stay as close as practical to the side of the road. All good. It also says that you can only pass another road user when it is safe to do so. The Road Code also says that cyclists shall not ride MORE than 2 abreast.

Most motorists forget that last part and pass in lots of places where it's patently not safe to pass.

Unfortunately many cyclists forget that rule, just like motorists don't pass safely. cyclists also forget to signal turns or stop at red lights.

While both motorists and cyclists don't obey all the rules all the time, this does not give motorists the right to antagonize or advocate violence towards cyclists.

Ummm, why is the video still up...?

She apparently tried deleting it but someone figured out a way to keep it on youtube, no idea how.....

with regards to your edit and update, this is classic engagement strategy probably counseled by a trained public affairs professional.

So, asking if she gets it or not is probably beside the point. It's an information war.

I sent an e-mail to Chief McLean with a respectful tone but suggesting the offending reserve officer be terminated. Within 2 minutes Chief McLean called me to discuss the matter. As Monty already noted, reserve officer Weintraub has already resigned. According to Chief McLean, he met with her after he suspended her and while the investigation continued. He told reserve officer Weintraub he could not envision a scenario where she could ever come back to the department. Chief McLean is embarrassed as are all the other officers in his department.

I was impressed that Chief McLean called me back. I live in the Midwest and am unlikely to ever influence anything in Southern California. Chief McLean is handling this thing head on. Accordingly, he has handled every single media request personally and is trying to call (not just e-mail) everyone that reaches out to him. He told me he was at the office past midnight on Friday dealing with the firestorm and again all weekend. Regardless, Chief McLean asked me to post his direct phone number in case anyone wants to discuss the matter with him. I told him I would do so. You can reach Chief McLean at (815) 525-4474 ext. 122.

Now for the good news. One of the people that reached out to Chief McLean is a personal injury lawyer in Southern California that has represented several people injured or killed in cycling accidents with vehicles. That lawyer is also himself an avid cyclist and advocate for the likes of those on this forum. He invited Chief McLean to meet with himself and a cycling advocacy group out of Los Angeles to discuss training for Chief McLean's officers and ways the City of Santa Paula can educate the public about the rights and responsibilities of cyclists. To his credit, Chief McLean is meeting with them this coming Friday and seems genuinely excited about the opportunity to better train his officers and educate the public.

One last thing. Chief McLean told me his officers have been taking a lot of heat for the comments of former reserve officer Weintraub. According to Chief McLean, they are all disgusted about her comments, which do not reflect the value or opinions of the department. I likened it to cyclists that don't obey traffic laws and generally make a bad name for all of us. As a cyclist that tries to be respectful of the laws relating to vehicular traffic, I cringe every time someone assumes I ride like those with no regard for others or the rules of the road. Let's make sure we don't paint the entire Santa Paula police department with a broad brush.