"Blue Line of Silence" or "Blue Line of Complicity"? Cedar Park PD’s Latest Scandal Writes Itself

In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming (except maybe anyone with a functioning moral compass), the Cedar Park Police Department is once again proving that their motto isn’t "To Protect and Serve" but rather "To Protect and… Well, You Know the Rest." A federal lawsuit has exposed what many of us already suspected—that the department’s idea of "internal affairs" is just a euphemism for "internal don’t-cares."

Officer Keco Motton, a now-deceased member of the force, allegedly spent years using his badge as a VIP pass to assault women, because nothing says "public servant" like preying on the vulnerable. And in true bureaucratic fashion, the city’s response wasn’t "We failed these women" but "How dare you blame us for failing these women?" Spokeswoman Fran Irwin, in a stunning display of victim-blaming gymnastics, declared that the city would not settle because—get this—the criminal is to blame. Groundbreaking legal analysis, Fran. Next, she’ll tell us water is wet.

But wait, it gets better! The lawsuit reveals that Motton’s body camera "malfunctioned" during the assaults. What are the odds? It’s almost as if cops have discovered a magical button that turns off accountability. And let’s not forget the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, which refused to release investigation files because the case was "still open." Translation: "We’re hoping if we stall long enough, everyone will forget."

Meanwhile, the department’s mental health unit—where Motton worked—apparently operated without supervision until after the assaults came to light. Because nothing says "mental health support" like leaving a predator unsupervised with vulnerable women. The city’s defense? "We have no additional information to share." Classic. When in doubt, just clam up and hope the scandal blows over before the next election.

And let’s give a round of applause to the Cedar Park PD’s investigative prowess. One victim filed a complaint in 2022 and never heard back. Three others resorted to Yelp reviews because apparently, that’s where you go when the police ignore sexual assault allegations. Yelp! The new frontier of law enforcement accountability. "One star. Would not recommend getting assaulted by Officer Motton."

In the end, the city’s message is clear: If you’re a victim, don’t expect justice—just expect a press release blaming the guy who’s already dead. Because why take responsibility when you can just point fingers and pray the taxpayers don’t notice? Stay vigilant, folks. And maybe invest in a good security camera. Because if the cops won’t protect you, at least Amazon might.