Police News
Top Scholar Arrested, Claims Racism
Does this educated man even comprehend the idea that maybe he should have explained why he broke into the house? Does it take a brain surgeon to understand that if you did nothing wrong then you just tell police what they are asking? Did he think the police had nothing better to do than go to pick out his house and harass him because he is black??This brings up the many instances of me being accused of being racist, etc… for pulling over a black man–don’t recall any instances of this with black women. The last time it happened was when I was on midnights and clocked a speeding auto–my standards were higher than most so …Read more […..]
1 Jersey City cop critical, 3 others hurt in police shooting that leaves 2 suspects dead
by The Jersey Journal Thursday July 16, 2009, 8:34 AM Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerPolice at the scene of a shooting this morning at Bergen Avenue and Reed Street that left four Jersey City cops wounded and two suspects dead. One Jersey City police officer has been critically wounded and three others suffered minor injuries in a shooting this morning that left two suspects dead, officials have confirmed for The Jersey Journal. Family members of the four shot officers have been rushed to the Jersey City Medical Center where a news conference is expected to take place shortly. The incident started just after 5 this morning …Read more […..]
Trooper Faulted for Ambulance Incident
What the heck is wrong with this guy? Sounds like a big ego got in the way of logical reasoning and behavior. Really sad example set by this guy.We have all seen them, the “Tough Guy” officers who feel that they own the streets, town, munipality, County and State that they work for.How people like this get hired is beyond me. In fact, some even become Chief–see Northlake and Chicago PDs.Link to the video is Here.OKLAHOMA CITY (June 16) — Bothered that an ambulance driver failed to yield to him as he raced to provide backup on a call — and angered further when he thought the driver flipped him an obscene gesture …Read more […..]
R.I.P.: CPD officer dies after being shot
If you ask me, Illinois needs to reinstate the death penalty, especially in cases like this…. But that is just me.By Sarah SchulteJune 1, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A Chicago police officer was killed in the line of duty. He died from gunshot wounds to his head and leg.Slain officer leaves behind pregnant fianceeJune 2, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Two men were arrested in the killing of Chicago Police Officer Alejandro Valadez early Monday in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.The men — aged 20 and 21 — were arrested were at 1:36 a.m. Monday at 6235 S. Paulina St., according to a police report.The men remain in custody …Read more […..]
Ill. Cop Honored for Actions After Partner's Death
CHICAGO — As they pulled up in separate unmarked vehicles, surrounding the car of a convicted felon, the Chicago Police partners shared one last cell-phone exchange. You ready? Yes. You ready? Let’s do this. When they got out of their cars, Officers Nathaniel Taylor Jr. and Lemornet Miller announced they were police, and the suspect responded with a seemingly compliant nod of his head. But within seconds, Taylor lay dying on a South Side street, hit by three shots allegedly fired by the suspect, Lamar Cooper. Cooper, who had the gun in his lap and out of the sight of either officer, had slowly opened his car door …Read more […..]
Chicago cops to be reviewed on attitude
My question is what about the supervisors’ attitudes?Attitude, other criteria judged with performanceChicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis presides over a swearing-in ceremony. (AP Photo)Related Articles:Chicago cops blame ‘low morale’ for less arrestsOptimism and your healthMaintaining your winning mindsetHow are 5 percenters created? By ‘effortful study,’ report saysBy Angela RozasChicago TribuneCHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department will begin evaluating its officers next year in a new way, examining not only officers’ job performance but also their attitudes, ability to adapt and interactions with the public.The …Read more […..]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cocaine-sentencing change urged
Current laws assume that crack users are more violent and dangerous than users of powder cocaineJosh Meyer, Washington Bureau April 30, 2009Cocaine-sentencing change urgedThe Obama administration on Wednesday signaled a sharp departure from 20 years of federal policy and called on Congress to close the huge disparity in prison sentences for those dealing crack versus powdered cocaine, agreeing with critics who say it is unfair to African-Americans.Assistant Atty. Gen. Lanny Breuer said the administration believes the so-called mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines have undermined trust in the country’s judicial institutions, …Read more […..]