Notes from the Resistance
This is where citizens could really use some of those pledges of Second Amendment protection we heard along the campaign trail from Donald Trump, and from every Republican in Congress who won their seat because of gun owner support. [More]
The new administration, through orders to subordinates, and the Republican-controlled Congress, with the power to subpoena and investigate, could do much to stop citizen abuse — if they want to.
Can the Police Make Me Open My Car Safe [More]
As we see every damn day, police can “make” you do practically anything they want, and unless it’s a situation where their overt criminal aggression is immediately life-threatening to necessitate self-defensive force, my intent will be to not resist, comply with orders to get out, put my hands behind my back, get on the ground, etc., to say and consent to nothing (beyond “Am I free to go?” and “I want to speak to legal counsel”), and to let my lawyer guide my actions afterward.
[Via Jess]
Dallas Campbell walked into the police department in Hazard, Kentucky a free man, doing his best to keep a notoriously untrustworthy police agency (at least that’s what I learned watching the “Dukes of Hazard”) honest. Unfortunately, he left in handcuffs, the victim of a false arrest. But he had a small YouTube channel, and 12 days after he posted the video of his arrest, the Hazard Police Chief was fired. [More]
My immediate thought is all the clerk and sheriff had to do is let him know they would expedite it to legal to make sure they were compliant with the law and someone from there would contact Campbell about an appoinmtment within the timeframe allowed by law to review and ensure they would provide everything he was entitled to. If that wasn’t good enough for him I’d have called the city attorney,and let him speak with the man.
Making up and enforcing a recording prohibition edict pretty much shows if the top cop doesn’t know what the law is, he has no business with a badge and power.
What this reminds me of more than anything was my attempts over the years (through to Mike DeWine) to get Ohio AGs to ensure that all LE agencies gave training on the legality of open carry and document each officer understood. Talk about pulling teeth.
[Via Matthew L]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Mom Jailed for Letting 10-Year-Old Walk Alone to Town [More]
There goes my entire childhood.
Looks like the cowards don’t want feedback:
[Via Michael G]
WSMV4 Investigates uncovers more than 600 cases of sober drivers arrested for DUI in Tennessee [More]
Everyone involved, from arresting officers to supervisors to higher-ups who allowed it not only ought to be fired, they ought to be criminally charged and civilly sued with no qualified immunity.
What is it about Tennessee sheriff’s departments?
[Via Jess]
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]
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]
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]
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]
…the entire time police had Robinson’s vehicle impounded, they never checked to see whether both her fog lights were working, or not. They also never tested the car for potentially relevant evidence, such as gunpowder residue… [More]
Who needs good old-fashioned police work?
Come to think of it, that generally involved a rubber hose…
[Via Michael G]
Houston Officials Trusted a Dishonest Drug Cop for Decades Before His Lies Killed 2 People … “There was no confidential informant,” Goines wrote. “I made the purchase by myself.” [More]
Another reason why “anonymous” snitch lines are evil:
What if you’re a cop and getting a warrant might prove problematic? (It’s not like we haven’t seen prominent warrant “workarounds” at the highest law enforcement levels recently.) Calling in a tip could reduce a lot of red tape.
Some people make me rethink my opposition to crucifixion, and I’m not even thinking as a deterrent.
[Via Michael G]
Officer indicted after stealing toolbox from suspect’s car, TBI says [More]
You gotta wonder what it is about experience in the culture that makes them think they can get away with it enough to risk losing job and pension, and over such insignificant rewards…
Let’s hope they also hammer the dumb mother******.
Where do they get these morons, and why is it considered OK to inflict them on the rest of us?
[Via William T]
A Savannah, Missouri police officer is now charged in the death of a K-9 officer earlier this year after being left in a hot car overnight. [More]
And he turned off the failsafe alert sytem.
Scrolling down, I see a lot of similar torturous deaths over the years. Perhaps an article is in order.
[Via bondmen]
It claimed Smith attempted to end his part in a polyamorous relationship with Officer Eric Windler and his wife, after which he was ruthlessly targeted. The lawsuit noted that Windler and Smith’s wife maintained their relationship after Smith’s arrest and throughout the proceedings. [More]
They get the idea they can f_ other people from somewhere…
[Via Steve T]
