Notes from the Resistance
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]
Law enforcement official accidentally shoots himself on campus of Lead Hill School District… Richey says the man is a licensed law enforcement professional and is legally authorized to carry a firearm on campus. [More]
The old Lee Paige excuse is a classic.
[Via bondmen]
Police illegally sell restricted weapons, supplying crime [More]
It’s a prickly issue, alright…
On the one hand, I see the danger.
On the other, it seems like Democrats could use this to call for destruction rather than resale to the public…
If government just followed the law, we woudn’t have this problem.
[Via Jess]
“I understand constitutional carry and why it would be okay in some parts of Louisiana, but you can’t say that is true for New Orleans,” Kirkpatrick said. I’m a person who appreciates constitutional carry but not in every location. New Orleans is unique. We have no business with guns at a parade or in our entertainment areas at all.” [More]
Bringing the same results to New Orleans she did to Oakland, I see…
Only in government is suing your previous employer not a red flag for hiring managers…
[Via Jess]
A.I. cameras on the M79 and Bx35 routes mistakenly ticketed about 3,800 vehicles for blocking bus lanes. More than 870 of the faulty infractions were for cars, trucks and SUVs that were parked in perfectly legal spots. [More]
WarOnGuns interfaced with the AI and was able to obtain an exclusive statement:
I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I’ve still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you.
Well, I certainly feel reassured enough to take the pod out now…
[Via Michael G]
Indiana Police Prey On Packages Transiting Huge FedEx Hub [More]
Why do the innocuous criteria for triggering suspicion remind me of another equally and absurdly subjective set?
[Via bondmen]
A then teenager who was shot back in 2022 by a San Antonio Police officer while eating a hamburger in the parking lot of a North Side McDonald’s is suing the former officer and the City of San Antonio… The claims asserted are without merit and we will vigorously defend the City in this litigation. [More]
Way to try and weasel-word your way out of complicity, spokesflack Andy. You guys were responsible for training your dog before you unleashed him on the public.
It’s just too bad the legal costs and settlement will be covered by taxpayer-funded insurance.
[Via bondmen]
A Georgia cop who once won “Deputy of the Year” was arrested and charged with DUI last week after he tried to drunkenly direct traffic outside of an elementary school — despite there being no cars in the area, according to police officials. [More]
While presumably armed. So, I take it the badge exempted him from the 1,000-foot rule that he would have been empowered to arrest you or me for “violating”…
[Via Steve T]
A family jewelry business that lost $42,000 when police in Indianapolis simply took it and kept it is getting it back. [More]
Remember when cops and robbers had definite sides?
[Via Michael G]
GRAPHIC: Police release partial bodycam video before shooting of mom, infant [More]
Once she grabbed the knife and lunged, the potential for tragedy was set in motion. Monday morning quarterbacking, it’s fair to wonder why they let her leave the closet where she was unarmed and contained.
[Via bondmen]
