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Residents press La Marque council over police conduct; debate grows over Citizens Police Academy alumni MOU
Summary
Multiple La Marque residents used the Oct. 13 public‑comment period to accuse officers of harassment, improper stops and searches, and inconsistent discipline. Councilors debated whether to press a private 501(c)(3) alumni association to sign a memorandum of understanding or to restrict its use of city facilities if it refuses.
Multiple residents raised allegations of misconduct by Lamarck/La Marque police officers during the public‑comment period at the Oct. 13 council meeting, pressing the council to question police leadership and to consider stronger oversight or personnel changes.
Who spoke: Several speakers named specific officers by badge or described repeated stop‑and‑search encounters. Joseph Mose said he was handcuffed and searched after an officer claimed he smelled marijuana, and said the district attorney later dismissed charges after reviewing dashcam footage. Tammy Garrett, a 31‑year law‑enforcement veteran, and others said they had raised concerns directly with the chief and asked the council and city manager to intervene.
Representative quotes: Nicholas Rokey, one of the first commenters on finance…
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