Instances like this, which happens everywhere, are among the reasons why respect for law enforcement is at an all-time low. Eric and Aline Wright are owed an immediate explanation -- and most likely an apology for having made the arrest two days later -- from the Chattanooga PD and the officer in question should be suspended pending a due process hearing. Certainly a civil suit is in the cards here and both the department and the officer should be held accountable.

While I am in favor of the Arizona immigration law, situations like this give me pause when I realize that there are unprofessional officers like James Daves are everywhere and saddle all law enforcement professionals with a bad reputation.