Notes from the Resistance
California’s $7 Million Police Transparency Website Missing Cases Post 2024 – A police transparency project based out of the University of California Berkeley started off strong but has since fizzled out as law enforcement fights the release of records. [More]
To borrow one of their interrogation techniques, if they’re not doing anything wrong, what have they got to hide?
And are the people at the project who are doing nothing still getting taxpayer-funded paychecks?
[Via Michael G]
Trump’s Secret Service engaged in ‘intense standoff’ with Chinese officials over gun – Members of President Donald Trump’s Secret Service detail have reportedly clashed with Chinese officials after they were denied entry into a historic Beijing temple because one of the agents was carrying a gun. [More]
I’d love to know what “compromise” was reached, and what return “courtesies” are allowed here.
[Via bondmen]
Former teacher sues Charlotte police for mistaken identity conviction that cost him his career [More]
Just be thankful it wasn’t a mistaken address resulting in a wrong house raid that cost him his life.
Like the way nobody will admit any responsibility…?
[Via Michael G]
Cherokee County man arrested after driving car resembling law enforcement vehicle, sheriff [More]
Creepy-lookin’ old f_, isn’t he? The leg shackles are a nice touch…
As always, be aware of how commonplace this phenomenon is because one day you may need an “I didn’t believe he was a real cop” defense.
[Via Steve T]
State trooper arrested, charged with computer crime [More]
Didn’t we just go over a story where LE authorities wanted computer access to data that — but for 100% controlled integrity — could be exploited?
[Via Steve T]
N.J. court rules that officers previously terminated for using cannabis off duty can be reinstated [More]
They get guns but you would not.
Must be all that superior training…
[Via Jess]
Loaded ammunition magazine found on Frontier flight at DIA belonged to a ‘law enforcement officer,’ airline says [More]
In case you needed more proof to substantiate that they’re more qualified to keep and bear arms than you or me…
Who was he? Was he an air marshal? How did he get thought TSA? It seems none of the officials want to give more details– no doubt because us non-LEOs just wouldn’t understand.
[Via Steve T]
New discrimination settlements deepen fallout from $6.3 million county police verdict [More]
Notice this always seems to happen in Democrat areas with lots of minority leadership?
Too bad meritocracy is racist…
[Via bondmen]
Netflix film depicting Miami Lakes drug bust damaged reputation of MDSO deputies, lawsuit alleges [More]
They had me at “Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.”
[W]hen Bradley was asked why he took the laptop, he said he was doing Holland a “favor.” “I kept it for his courtesy, like I said with his phone, key and wallet,” Bradley told investigators. “It’s my mistake. I forgot to give him his stuff back and he tracked it.” [More]
And he only got a one-day suspension…? I think that’s what they call “professional courtesy.”
It’s instructive for what they call “top cops,” isn’t it?
And remember: Back the Blue!
[Via Michael G]
Classes have been cancelled at a northwest suburban school on Tuesday after a resource officer misplaced his gun while he was using the bathroom on Monday afternoon. [More]
Who does this guy think he is, Michael Byrd…?
Like the answer is to “review procedures”… And if you really wanted the department to be accountable, Chief Pecora, you’d tell us the goofball’s name.
Temple Terrace police officer arrested in crash that killed 6-year-old girl: City officials – Authorities said dash camera footage from Temple Terrace police revealed Officer Krug was traveling at a speed of 104 MPH in a 50 MPH zone, just seconds before the fatal traffic crash. [More]
Hey, he didn’t want to be late. Besides, if he’d gotten in trouble for that, he’d have probably used “excessive force and profanity in the field” again.
[Via Edmund M]
Louisiana sheriff charged after toilet jailbreak let 10 inmates escape in lockup fiasco [More]
Ah, yes, a sheriff for the people…
A bride’s dream wedding turned into a legal nightmare — after she claims she was charged with DUI despite being sober…. After Longoria was taken into custody, one of the arresting officers was allegedly recorded saying: “They’re going to kick me off the squad if I don’t get a DUI.” [More]
Who can think of a better reason?
[Via Michael G]
CAF training platoon with 83% non-citizens devolved into ethnic infighting [More]
And not just frostbacks: Coming soon, to a province near you… (Somebody ought to ask Stephen if he’s good with this.)
And sooner in some than others:
Who better to disarm “Heritage Americans”?
[Via WiscoDave]
