Notes from the Resistance
“This does not affect casework. This is purely a statistical issue, this is not an operational issue.” [More]
If they’re truly that incompetent, how can we belive that conclusion? How do we know it’s not a purely political issue with intent to make department performance and credit look better than it should be?
I mean, the boobs can’t tally a simple report but they can give four chiefs $500K buyouts and pass out double-digit pay increases to everyone with a snout in the trough…
[Via Steve T]
A suburban New York police department routinely violated residents’ civil rights, including making illegal arrests and using unnecessary strip and cavity searches, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report. [More]
Can we presume their bodycams weren’t the only things turned on?
And the badged @$$holes who lied were only docked and aren’t in jail? Why do I wonder if one of them called “Riccola” during the cavity search?
[Via Steve T]
Our city has faced several very difficult weeks since the fatal shooting on November 28. Since that time, I have been made aware of threats against specific officers and the entire police department. This is unacceptable behavior. No one deserves to have threats made against them. [More]
Maybe if they cleared this up I’d agree:
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik released a statement saying he was “left with many serious questions” after watching the bodycam video, including why the officer did not “activate their body cameras upon exiting their vehicle” and why the officers “used rifles instead of handguns.”
Still, 15-year-old out at at 11 pm with a gun… is it unfair to wonder about the family?
St. Louis Board of Aldermen begin hearing on police technology [More]
Translation: They have no clue on what to do so they’re just going to throw money at stuff constituents dumb enough to vote for them don’t understand anyway, but it looks like they’re actually doing something proactive.
“ShotSpotter”… good grief.
[Via bondmen]
A San Antonio police officer has died after his service pistol accidentally discharged, according to Chief William McManus. Officer William Kasberg was preparing to enter a state-mandated ALERRT training and was gathering his items when his weapon accidentally went off, striking him, according to SAPD. [More]
That’s twice they’ve blamed the gun.
That seems to be longstanding SOP.
[Via Lane]
Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man onto ground in traffic stop – Sgt. Joseph Gibson was charged with aggravated assault and battery in connection with the Oct. 27 incident that left Lich Vu, 71, suffering orbital fracture and brain bleed. [More]
But vowbreaker Michael Hunter says “There was inappropriate respect for the officer.”
That said, unless you’re prepared to take on your harasser and all law enforcement responders if you prevail, don’t argue or give them any excuse to get physical, and seek legal recourse after the fact.
[Via bondmen]
Chief Helena Rafferty made her pitch to the Select Board for three requests totaling $760,986 to be budgeted with capital funding: the mobile firing range at the top at $392,786, four new marked vehicles at $284,000, and nine ballistic shields with ports at $84,200 … [More]
But she doesn’t trust you “civilians” with a toy gel blaster…
[Via bondmen]
The legislation was introduced following more than a year of reports from 7 News Detroit, showing how problem officers have been allowed to jump from department to department, leaving scandal, lawsuits or criminal charges in their wake. [More]
Sounds like qualified impunity…
And remember: Back the Blue!
[Via Michael G]
Pasco Sheriff Admits “Predictive Policing” Program Violated Constitution [More]
So would Exodus 22:18 be a defense point to bring up for resisting…?
[Via Michael G]
Virginia man allegedly attempted to brazenly shoplift from Walmart during holiday ‘Shop with a Cop’ event [More]
50 cops in the store and they had to be told by an employee…?
Evidently they could spare the men…
[Via Michael G]
