Trinidad police officers speak on state decision to shut department down

We're hearing from members of the Trinidad Police Department just days before the department is scheduled to shut down following a TCOLE investigation revealing numerous violations.Trinidad City Council meetingTrinidad police officers spoke at a Trinidad City Council meeting on Tuesday night.It was the first chance for officers to speak publicly since the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement stripped Trinidad of the license to operate a police department.TCOLE's investigation said the Trinidad Police Department "failed to meet minimum standards" and "was unable to provide evidence that the agency provides public benefit to the community."The investigation found Trinidad Police didn't have 18 required policies in place, including policies on use of force, vehicle pursuit, professional conduct, and active shooters.Interim Trinidad police chief Cameron Beckham blamed previous leadership for the department's issues during the city council meeting."Piss-poor management is what I'm just going