Being an Altus Police Officer of 8 years, I feel that I must comment here. I agree that several police units parked across from the bar may look like a set-up, but it is possible that they just cleared from a disturbance there, as there are many at closing time. I must also say that even if one follows you from there, if you do not commit any traffic infractions, you will not be stopped. As for the hiring process, I only know of one officer that is a former AAFB service member, but would gladly welcome more to the force. If you are truly former law enforcement, then you have lost your sense of camaraderie and public service. Would you be less offended at having your driving checked out after leaving a bar if one of your family members had been killed by a drunk driver? To assume that a force of over 45 officers is "rotten" is silly. I invite you to come meet us at any time and maybe go for a ride along to see what we are up against. You may be surprised to learn (or remember) that our lives are in dager with every contact and that we always try, and sometimes fail, to do the best job that we can under the circumstances.

I believe there is a speed trap across from Scooters and for a good reason. Scooters is where the drunks are and when they leave some drive. I would rather see them stopped and jailed than to kill someone which does happen. I am retired Air Force and have been in Altus for the past 20 years, no the Altus Police is not made up of young military or old military, give us a break.