HOBOKEN, N.J. (CBS) ― The racy photos of cops cavorting with Hooters waitresses rocked the Hoboken Police Department. Now, officers face disciplinary charges after a scathing report on their conduct was released.  The photos embarrassed and brought unwanted attention to the Hoboken police.  Officers of the disbanded SWAT team and their chief are seen in the photos having a ball during Mardi Gras, and with Hooters waitresses during the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.  "All are being held to account for their actions," Hoboken Mayor David Roberts said.  That could be bad news for five officers who are suing the department and SWAT leader, Lt. Angelo Andriani.  The officers claim Andriani intimidated them into attending the outings documented in the photos. Andriani firmly denies the allegations.

You know I was on the SWAT team’s side before I read this story.   I thought at most they should get a little slap on the wrist and that’s it.  I mean the whole point of going to Hooters (except in Boston where the chicks are gross) is to flirt with the waitresses.   It’s actually an insult if you don’t at least grope them and fondle their tits a little bit.   So in my book the cops were just doing their job.  But the second you say your boss “forced” you to go to Hooters is the second I lose all respect for you.   Tell me you don't like my firm, tell me you don't like my idea, tell me you don't like my fuckin neck tie, but don’t tell me that you were forced to go to Hooters.    Bottom line is that if “bosses” can suddenly be held accountable for their employees acting like jackasses around scantily clad chicks then I better find myself a good lawyer.