Sergeant Jesse Espinoza, at one time, was a highly respected member of the Kyle Police Department (KPD) but unfortunately his reputation has been tarnished by KPD’s decision to terminate his employment and have him placed on the Brady List. Could it be that Sergeant Espinoza’s only transgression was that he was an effective union president or a political threat to the Chief’s position because of Mr. Espinoza’s standing and rapport with the Hispanic community within the city of Kyle, Texas?
It is Ironic that Chief Barnett has been suspended twice in one year; it’s interesting to note some of the other issues that have occurred involving the Kyle Police Department (KPD) under his leadership:
• Chief Barnett’s widely publicized and admitted adulterous relationship with a married woman who latter alleged to bear his child. The Chief’s behavior alone in this issue should be proof enough that he lacks leadership qualities and the moral compass required for a public servant in his position.
