“Because we’re the police.” [Watch]
And you’re little people.
[Via Jess]
Notes from the Resistance
A forklift stolen from a Wendy’s construction site was used to steal the ATM from a Fifth Third Bank, the North Canton Police Department confirmed. NCPD said they got a call from Fifth Third Bank Security on the theft at 4:03 a.m. on Oct. 15. [More]
They had to call? It didn’t set off an alarm?
Because Google Maps shows a straight shot from the station to the bank that would have taken two minutes that time of night.
Then again, does anyone really want the Canton Police coming by?
What happened to Bryan Malinowski is not an isolated incident. It is part of a growing pattern of KGB-style behavior by U.S. federal law enforcement agencies. Let me mention briefly just a few other cases. [More]
It’s not fair to judge them until you’ve goose-stepped a mile in their jackboots.
It does kind of answer the question “What do you need a weapon of war for?”
[Via Antigone]
Cobb County Sheriff called deputies for help after Burger King got his order wrong [More]
Really? Not a single negative comment?
He can’t erase them from Twitter.
So is the “law enforcer” breaking the law?
Shall we see if this stays up?
[Via Jess]
Appeals Court rules state must return $225K seized from California man during Brandon traffic stop [More]
Will he be compensated for the time and money he has spent fighting this?
And what will it personally cost the government thieves?
Here’s the way the JBTs describe it:
Asset forfeiture is a powerful tool used by law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, against criminals and criminal organizations to deprive them of their ill-gotten gains through seizure of these assets.
“Criminals.” That sure implies they’ve been tried, found guilty, and sentenced, doesn’t it?
Someone with a better historical understanding help me out here: I found, on the Hawaii Criminal Justice Division’s page of all places, the claim that “The first statute authorizing civil forfeiture was enacted by Congress in 1789 as a sanction for the use of ships in customs violations. (Act of July 31, 1789, Sections 12, 36; 1 Stat. 39, 47.)”
If anybody has time to dig into this right now, does it say anything about them being tried and convicted first? I’m wondering if a Bruen style “text, history,. and tradition at the time of ratification” argument could be made.
[Via Michael G]
Angry cyclist who screamed at driver that he has ‘more rights’ fined after calling cops – The cyclist later admitted he had lost his temper and said the driver was ‘the subject of my wrath’ [More]
In Phoenix, Arizona, cops were called by a Circle K gas station in reference to a white man they wanted trespassed from their store. When they arrived, the white man pointed across the street to a black man, claiming that the man was the actual culprit. Just taking his word for it, Phoenix officers Ben Harris and Kyle Sue violently attacked the black man. His name is Tyron McAlpin. He’s completely deaf and has cerebral palsy. [More]
Well, if he didn’t want to be arrested he shouldn’t have broken the cops hand with his mouth.
[Via WiscoDave]
From the state that gave us Bernie Sanders. Ethan Allen weeps.
Okeechobee officials who banned guns prior to hurricane may soon pay for their ‘error’ [More]
“Too bad it won’t be out of their own pockets.”Personally”?
Sweet!
Mitchell, 33, was kept in what was “essentially a cement box” that had no sink, toilet or running water, often lying naked on the bare ground of his cold cell with no blanket or mat for two weeks, according to prosecutors. He froze to death on Jan. 26, 2023 after visibly deteriorating in front of officers, who are accused of denying him food, water and medical care, a lawsuit filed over his death says. [More]
Kind of gives a whole new meaning to “Back the blue”…
What’s the difference between “Only Ones” and Nazis?
In this case, the Nazis were laughable.
[Via Jess]
Jurors sentence ex-Houston cop Gerald Goines to 60 years in prison for 2019 murders [More]
So… no crucifixion…?
[Via Jess]
Georgia city ‘consistently altered’ speeding tickets: state investigation [More]
What is it with government enforcers altering the deal?
[Via Michael G]
Sober driver arrested for DUI and thrown in jail because officer knew his brother, ‘guaranteed’ he had weed in the car: Lawsuit [More]
In a rational world, “Shreiner repeatedly turning off his audio” in addition to his absolutely unlawful behavior would be enough to take qualified immunity off the table.
Sing it, George, you…
[Via Michael G]
Off-duty Atlanta police officer shot, killed while breaking into Douglas County home, deputies say [More]
So, he had mental health/narcotics issues and no one noticed, and they still unleashed him on the public?
On the plus side, they can now distance themselves by calling him a “former officer.”
[Via Edmund M]
Four officers who responded to the Capitol attack have since died by suicide. [More]
Out of 140 “injured”? How seriously? Does that include the ones gassed by their own incompetent deployment? So, basically 3% couldn’t handle it? What did they think could happen on the job? Does that sound normal? Should we be giving these people guns?
Yet none of the 1, 265 protestors, including all the citizens who have been incarcerated and had their lives destroyed and are facing years in prison have felt so inclined?
Why does this feel like a total Democrat propaganda piece timed to sway gullible voters?
Oh, because it is?
Maryland
PoliceTAXPAYERS To Fork Over More Than $2 Million Back Pay To Female, Black Applicants Who Couldn’t Pass Tests [More]
I had to fix that headline.
It makers fair the question how long a swelf-destructivel species that prioritizes advancement of the least fit over survival of the fittest can avoid extinction.
Any questions on Merrick Garland’s DOJ being enemies of free people?
[Via bondmen]
Shoemaker submitted his original response to the complaint on Sept. 18, including a defense reading: “There was and will be no Constitutional violation in enforcing the statute because the phrase ‘bear arms’ is a 1791-era idiom referring to military or militia service. Plaintiffs have failed to plead their involvement in a militia.” [More]
He “loves history“? You can’t prove it by this.
This is the quality of moron presuming to detemine your rights in New York? What repercussions will this douche suffer?
Looks like the county prosecutor is just as big of an @$$hole.
To those praising the “Only One” for “deescalation,” this was elitism writ large. He knew who she was and who she knows. Imagine what he would have done to her if she weren’t the DA, that is, to you and me, for the same behavior.
All she had to do was “apologize,” and she’s back to having the uniforms put you and me behind bars for claiming our rights.
Virginia cop busted for allegedly handcuffing victim, touching her inappropriately [More]
He was was just trying to keep abreast of the situation…
He should’a joined TSA.
[Via Edmund M]
Seattle cops somhow lose 23 guns — and have no idea where they went… [More]
Oh, someone has a very good idea…
And if this happened to you under Seattle’s “Responsible Storage Law“…?
No worries. Department spokesflack Patrick Michaud says “We’re going to do our best to ensure that we do better.”
Now there’s a solid pledge!
Just goes to show you though, all these years and I’ve never lost one. ‘Course then, I don’t have all that professional training…
[Via Jess]
“I’m a [r]ealtor, I can show my badge—I can show my ID; give me a chance to show my ID,” Salem allegedly said repeatedly, according to the ruling. [More]
Nah, it’s more fun to terrorize you and take you hostage without probable cause.”Officer safety” is what this country is all about, you know.
[Via Edmund M]