That could well be the reason if so it really sucks for Slager. He has been thrown under the bus by his own police chief, the Mayor, his lawyer and finally the Benevolent Association he paid dues into. He has even been shut-out of crowd-funding websites as a way to raise money for legal representation. I can't help but feel very sorry for him (and his family). Up until the point that he pulled the trigger Slager was doing his job completely by the book beginning with the courteous and professional manner in which he addressed Scott.