“There’s no question that this will have a chilling effect upon other members of the police force who will be afraid if they speak out about a matter of public concern.  They too may lose their job,” said Roberts.  And that makes it a matter that should concern each and every citizen.”

The whistleblower told CBS 6 last year that the inappropriate comments were made by a 20-year police veteran who was talking on the phone to an officer assigned to provide outside security for the president and first lady. The whistleblower reported that the veteran suggested the officer “take a couple of shots . . .” and that another voice in the background talked about planting a bomb under the stage.

The Secret Service investigated and found no criminal act, but the two officers were fired amidst the furor. The fired officers have been fighting to get their jobs back…

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