They actually followed through!
After apologizing and promising changes in the wake of the violent raid of Fort Worth’s Rainbow Lounge in June, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has fired two agents and a supervisor, disciplined two other supervisors and changed several policies.
The agency altered its stance on the use of force in various situations along with shortening agents’ shifts, increasing cultural diversity training and reviewing the agent trainee field training program.
“It is essential that every employee understands our core value: We do the right thing, not what we have the right to do,” said TABC administrator Alan Steen.
Agent Christopher Aller and trainee Jason Chapman have been let go along with their supervisor Sgt. Terry Parsons as they participated in the raid without approval, wore inappropriate attire and did not alert their supervisors that they made any arrests or used physical force.
Six people were arrested that night for public intoxication and Chad Gibson was hospitalized with a severe head injury.
Let’s hope these new mandates last!
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