Conservative Americans Sound the Alarm on Government Overreach and Political Retaliation
In a quiet town near the Canadian border, dozens of police officers are now at the center of a firestorm. Nearly 50 officers from Tonawanda, New York have been fined and accused of staging an illegal labor strike—but officers say that’s not true.
Their real crime? Not writing enough traffic tickets during a winter storm that blanketed the region in snow for weeks.
“We were out there working, making arrests, responding to emergencies,” said Officer Andy Thompson, president of the Tonawanda Police Club. “But because we didn’t bring in enough revenue, they’re punishing us.”
The union says it’s blatant retaliation and a politically motivated attempt to silence the force. And now, concerned citizens are demanding answers.
💼 Punished for Protecting and Serving? The Truth Behind the ‘Strike’ Accusations
According to letters signed by Town Supervisor Joe Emminger, officers are being fined two hours of pay for each of nine days, allegedly for taking part in an “unauthorized strike.” The Tonawanda Police Department saw a dip in ticket numbers, and local leaders claimed that was enough evidence to impose financial penalties.
Yet Thompson says no strike ever happened.
“We worked every day. We did our jobs. The only thing we didn’t do was write as many tickets as they wanted,” he said.
The New York State law clearly bans ticket quotas, making the town’s actions not only questionable but possibly illegal. And with public safety and due process on the line, the situation is drawing national attention.
⚖️ Legal Experts Warn: This Could Set Dangerous Precedent
Police unions across New York are pushing back. Mike O’Meara, president of the state’s largest police union, called the charges “unprecedented” and warned that they could create new case law—one that targets law enforcement for political reasons.
“When law enforcement officers are punished for doing their jobs—but not bringing in enough cash—it’s a recipe for disaster,” O’Meara said.
Even legal scholars are raising red flags. Columbia University lecturer Jerry Cutler noted that unless officers deliberately refused duties, a drop in ticket volume is not proof of a strike.
Meanwhile, during this so-called “strike,” officers:
- Issued 300+ tickets
- Made multiple DWI arrests
- Responded to 2,000+ emergency calls
- All while being short-staffed by 14 officers
🧥 Lack of Gear, Political Ties, and the Muzzling of a Veteran
The tipping point may have been the case of Officer Bikramjit Singh, a U.S. Army veteran who was forced out after being accused of mishandling potential evidence—a plastic bag found in a water bottle that he believed was trash. No drugs were recovered, but the department pushed for termination anyway.
Singh resigned to protect his law enforcement certification. His supporters say this was an excuse to silence dissent.
Officer Thompson claims that Chief James Stauffiger, appointed by Emminger, has also withheld basic equipment from officers—including winter coats—and is part of a larger political network tied to Democrat donors and town contracts.
🔥 What Conservatives Need to Know
This isn’t just a story about ticket numbers. It’s about power, politics, and punishing police for standing up to corruption. It’s about government overreach, abuse of civil service laws, and the quiet erosion of trust in small-town institutions.
“If they get away with it here, it could happen anywhere,” Thompson warned. “This could become a blueprint for silencing law enforcement.”
🧠 BOTTOM LINE:
- ❌ Ticket quotas are illegal in NY
- ⚠️ Officers were fined anyway—despite doing their jobs
- 💬 Union calls it political retaliation and a revenue grab
- 🔍 Legal experts warn this could change labor law forever
- 🇺🇸 Veterans, officers, and conservative leaders are calling for accountability
🗳️ TAKE ACTION
Local elections matter. Conservative voices are needed now more than ever to stand up for the rule of law, support our police, and push back against political games that put safety, freedom, and fairness at risk.