Mark Bunker

 

Scientology and the Clearwater Police

St. Petersburg Times Coverage

The local newspaper ran an article and editorial about Scientology's use of off duty police officers as private security guards on Watterson Street. 

This prompted an angry response from Police Chief Sid Klein and a reprimand from Klein's superior about the appropriateness of his behavior.

 

Church Pays Those it Reviled
March 11, 2001

After hearing Judge Penick tell City Attorney Rob Surette that the Clearwater Police Force was dangerously close to becoming Scientology's private security force, Deborah O'Neil prepared this story.

Police Work for Scientology
March 22, 2001

Following their original story from Deborah O'Neil, the St. Petersburg Times published this editorial.

Keeping the Peace
March 30, 2001

Police Chief Sid Klein's letter protesting the editorial is published.

Letter by Chief Triggers Reminder
March 30, 2001

Clearwater's Interim City Manager Bill Horne issues an e-mail reminder that all such letters to the editor should be run through his office for approval.

Mark Bunker at Clearwater City Commission
April 5, 2001

LMT Producer Mark Bunker responds to Chief Klein's letter at the Clearwater City Commission Meeting.

 

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