Wisconsin Takes a Step Backwards in Police Accountability
I was disappointed to see that state Representative Robin Vos is undoing one of the good reforms that Governor Doyle put into place.
In the bad old days, Milwaukee police officers had cut a sweet deal that allowed them to keep collecting paychecks and benefits when they were fired by the police chief until …
Greek Rioters Kill 3
Should mobs be allowed to firebomb buildings and then prevent the fire department from reaching the building? What should happen when people are trapped inside the burning building?
Videotape the Police Whenever You Can
Can you trust the police? What about the courts? The answer may depend on whether or not they think anyone is watching.
Last March, after the University of Maryland men’s basketball team beat Duke, students spilled out into College Park to celebrate. That brought out the riot police. In footage captured by several students …
Off-duty O.C. sheriff's deputy is arrested on DUI charge after crashing twice within 30 minutes
Off-duty O.C. sheriff’s deputy is arrested on DUI charge after crashing twice within 30 minutes | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times.
An off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy, who allegedly was intoxicated when he crashed his Mercedes-Benz into another vehicle and injured a passenger, had crashed 30 minutes earlier and was allowed to drive …
How To Handle Police
Here’s a bit of news I know I know I’m very late to the party on, but I think it’s still worth mentioning for those who remain unaware (’cause it’s great): After doing a little soul-searching and winding up an ardent supporter of marijuana legalization, a former narcotics officer named Barry Cooper now produces videos …
Perverting Justice
In America, are we ruled by men or by laws? Theoretically, we’re ruled by laws — everyone is under the law and no one escapes justice. In practice, that’s not true. And the very people who are charged with enforcing the law are often the first to ignore the law.
Take the traffic laws for instance:
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Another Out of Control Cop
I don’t trust police officers. Here’s another story illustrating why:
Unfortunately, Arizona Sheriffs, including our own egregious Joe Arpaio here in Phoenix, still have a wild west mentality:
On the night of July 29, 2007, Dibor Roberts, a Senegalese-born American citizen living in Cottonwood, Arizona, was driving ...
Fear Police Incompetence
How’s this for on the job competence?
According to the lawsuit, about 9 p.m. June 15, Vega came to Guardi’s and ordered pasta salad. When Mendez walked into the cooler to get the food, Vega asked Mendez’s wife if she wanted to see Vega scare her husband. She said ”no,” according to court documents. …
Busting Down the Wrong Door
The Wisconsin State Journal reports that two homes were invaded recently, by robbers looking for drugs.
”These guys kicked in the doors of people ’s residences who had nothing to do with the drug trade, ” said Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain. ”It was a terrible event for both couples. ”
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How the Police Destroy Justice
Even the King is under the law. That’s one of the fundamental ideas behind the British and American system of government. No one in power — not the king, not the president, not the judges — is allowed to break the law.
That idea has a strong corollary: those who enforce the law are also under …