What happens when you're a cop accused of violating your department's chase protocol, causing a deadly crash, and leaving the scene?
In Detroit — at least, in this case — you get probation and the chance to have your conviction cleared.
Detroit District Judge Kenneth King yesterday sentenced 28-year-old Ronald Cadez and 27-year-old Stephen Heid each to a year probation, five days of community service, and a $500 fine. The officers pleaded no contest to willful neglect of duty in connection with an Oct. 7, 2017 chase incident that led to the death of 19-year-old Jerry Bradford, Jr.
MLive reports that the officers' sentences are "delayed," which apparently means the judge can clear the officers' convictions once they serve out their punishments. The officers were reinstated to the Detroit Police Department after they entered their no-contest pleas on Aug. 28.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig last year confirmed that Cadez and Heid did not properly follow police protocols in initiating the chase.…