Notes from the Resistance
‘I ended the discussion’: Richmond Police Chief Smith says he will no longer talk about alleged mass shooting plot [More] That’s unacceptable. An honest overseeing government would give him the choice to either spill or take the Fifth. An honest media would demand it. As would a citizenry “guard[ing] with jealous attention the public liberty.” … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Clamming Up Enough”
Nearly 2,000 NYPD cops quitting before getting full pensions — a 71% jump from 2021 [More] Tommy Lee? As far as I’m concerned, that’s 2,000 more I can lift a finger to. [Via bondmen]
Another former Loveland police officer will spend time behind bars for her role in the violent arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia. [More] Anybody see anything about roughing up mentally incapacitated old ladies on the disqualifier list? And I wonder if they could get a job protecting Phil and the Borough Council…? [Via bondmen]
In a court filing Thursday, prosecutors say former Rocky Mount Police Sgt. Thomas Robertson used his law enforcement training to block police officers who were trying to protect the Capitol from a mob’s attack on Jan. 6, 2021. [More] They train you to block police officers? Or more likely they want to make an example … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Specially Trained Enough”
Madison County Sheriff Buddy Harwood recently unveiled his plan to put gun safes containing AR-15 rifles in schools so school resource officers can respond faster to a school shooter, rather than standing by and waiting for local police to respond to the scene. [More] I don’t suppose one in every classroom for the actual “first … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Safe Enough”
‘Thought I Had My Training Gun’: Ex-Officer Charged in Special Officer’s Killing in DC Library [More] And right before that he must have told “Only Ones” founder Lee Paige to hold his beer. Urban libraries have to have their own police details? Do they have “patrol rifles“? I remember when a stern old lady going “Shhh!” … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones By the Book Enough”
FBI arrests FOUR current and former Louisville cops involved in deadly Breonna Taylor raid – including ex-detective who was CLEARED of criminal charges earlier this year [More] So who am I supposed to root for? [Via bondmen]
A now-former school resource officer in South Carolina has been charged by state police after authorities say they found 15 explicit images of a 17-year-old student on his cell phone. [More] Just like the old man in That book by Nabokov [Via Steve T] Tangentially-related UPDATE: And Tom Wolf and the PA Dems say “Hold our … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Resourceful Enough”
He also lavished gifts on Secret Service agents, including one assigned to protect the First Lady, such as rent-free luxury apartments in Washington DC, drones, iPhones and firearms. [More] So why isn’t this story about them? [Via bondmen]
California ‘Detective of the Year’ busted for sending sexually explicit messages in child sex sting [More] Maybe he was just trying to establish a restaurant preference ahead of the big date… [Via bondmen]
Firearms must be transported unloaded and inside a trunk or cargo are of your vehicle. Firearms should be either wrapped, cased or boxed. Magazines and ammunition must be in a separate area of the vehicle (such as the backseat). Firearms must be in working condition. [More] So how is an elderly widow giving up her … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Endangering Enough”
ATF Shows Up But Gun Owner Gets The Last Laugh When He Calls The Local Cops On Him [Watch] Welcome to the party, pal! [Via Jess]
OC gas was mistakenly deployed at the Lee monument because of the dangerous conduct that was actually occurring at the Stuart monument.” [More] [Via Mack H]
Cops Forget To Close Patrol Car Door, Handcuffed Woman Rolls Out and Dies [More] So there was no gentleman/lady dynamic going on…? [Via Michael G]
Cop Arrested for Ramming His Cruiser Into a Horse, Driving On Top Of It So His Partner Could Shoot It [More] This is where that extra training comes in. I mean, who among us a) would even think of doing that, and b) follow through with it? [Via An Hour of Wolves]
Police officer’s son accused of using father’s guns in shootings [More] You want to give your kids every advantage… [Via Steve T]
EXCLUSIVE: NorCal sheriff orders raid on Indiana Batmobile garage, allegedly as favor for friend [More] Holy corruption! [Via 1Gat]
The Minneapolis Police Department’s “buyback” program allows organizations, sports teams or neighborhoods to buy extra overtime police patrols. But the program has been criticized as inequitable and further stretching the department’s resources at a time when some less wealthy neighborhoods say police are totally unresponsive. [More] So will the 911 dispatcher tell callers their plan … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Premium Enough”
Nashville oversight board pushes for audit after receiving edited bodycam video from Metro police [More] All right, quiet on the set… Take Two … Action!
House Judiciary Committee: Whistleblowers Say FBI ‘Pressuring Agents’ to Reclassify Cases as Domestic Terrorism – “For example, one whistleblower explained that because agents are not finding enough DVE [domestic violent extremist] cases, they are encouraged and incentivized to reclassify cases as DVE cases even though there is minimal, circumstantial evidence to support the reclassification.” [More] … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Incentivized Enough”
Deputies Arrive to Call, Find Homeowner Took Matters Into His Own Hands with Intruder [More] Life imitates art. [Via Robert J]
An officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is currently being held in a Mexican jail after breaking Mexican federal law. Lemandries Hawes was arrested at the airport in Cancun, Mexico on July 9 for having his personally-owned pistol in his luggage. [More] Bienvenido a la fiesta, amigo! When it says he declared it with the … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Encarcelado Enough”
NC town’s entire police force quits in protest over progressive town manager [More] She sounds like a real entitled prize. But don’t worry– she won’t be the one serving warrants or responding to domestic dispute calls, what with Sheriff Bizzell smelling a contract cities opportunity… Funny, at first I thought this was a repeat of … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Resigned Enough”
Florida sergeant who grabbed female cop by throat charged with battery, assault [More] I wonder what made that his instinctive reaction after 21 years on the force and rising through the ranks…? It’s kind of telling that the one who pulled him back was the relatively new kid while all those others just stood around. … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Going for the Throat Enough”
Man, woman hospitalized after being shot by Ute Tribe Fish and Wildlife officer… Stewart said her cousin and her date were not armed, and they were shot in the back. [More] I’d like to find out more of what happened before making a Little Pig Man crack… [Via Jess]
Another example of the NYPD’s ongoing effort to keep our communities safe. [More] Whatever… [Via Jess]
The jury then sent a second note after 10 a.m. that “we have decided as a group that we cannot reach an unanimous decision or verdict.” [More] Unless the guy was coerced, insane, under the influence, or sleepwalking, “willful” appears to be self-evident. I’d be curious to know if more than one juror was the … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Mistried Enough”
BREAKING: LAPD Stops Enforcing California’s ‘High-Capacity’ Magazine Ban [More] They say California is often first in things. Let’s see if this spreads.
Missouri sheriff says even under ‘threat of arrest’ he will not release gun owners’ info to FBI – ‘I will go down with the ship if need be,’ the sheriff says [More] I’m sorry, but while everybody’s waving flags, my first thought is “What’s he doing with that information in the first place?” [Via bondmen]
Armed Homeowner Ends Neighborhood Crime Spree with Deadly Aim, Police Heard Just One Shot [More] Thank goodness he finished up before the professionals got there and put his neighbors at risk! [Via Robert J]
