#Someone must police the police

#Someone must police the police

“#Someone must police the police” Michael Spratt: The SIU’s report on the police killing of Ejaz Choudry—shot in his home by police when he needed help—defies common sense Michael Spratt, certified by the Ontario Law Society as a criminal law specialist, is a partner at the Ottawa law firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners and co-host of the legal…

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#Times Square shooting grips NYC to finally tackle crime: Goodwin

#Times Square shooting grips NYC to finally tackle crime: Goodwin

“#Times Square shooting grips NYC to finally tackle crime: Goodwin” Unless New York has completely lost its mind, the shooting in Times Square that wounded three innocent bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl, will galvanize the mayoral race. The candidates, realizing the terrifying incident is going global because of the location, already are sharpening their language…

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#GOP’s problem isn’t Liz Cheney and other commentary

#GOP’s problem isn’t Liz Cheney and other commentary

“#GOP’s problem isn’t Liz Cheney and other commentary” From the right: GOP’s Problem Isn’t Liz Cheney Rep. Liz Cheney “has taken every opportunity to assail” President Donald Trump “and the stolen-election narrative,” so she has “likely talked herself out of a Republican leadership position,” predict the editors at National Review. But the problem isn’t that…

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#States push back against use of facial recognition by police

#States push back against use of facial recognition by police

“#States push back against use of facial recognition by police” COLUMBUS, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies across the US have used facial recognition technology to solve homicides and bust human traffickers, but concern about its accuracy and the growing pervasiveness of video surveillance is leading some state lawmakers to hit the pause button. At least…

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#LAPD cop arrested on child pornography charges

#LAPD cop arrested on child pornography charges

“#LAPD cop arrested on child pornography charges” An LAPD cop was arrested for possession of child porn and distributing obscene images of a minor, the Long Beach Police Department announced Wednesday. James Diamond, a 25-year veteran of the force, was stripped of all police powers amid an administrative investigation, LAPD information officer Tony Im told…

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#Video released of DC cops allegedly drag racing, crashing

#Video released of DC cops allegedly drag racing, crashing

“#Video released of DC cops allegedly drag racing, crashing” Newly-released body camera footage shows part of an April crash that totaled two Washington DC police cars after they were allegedly drag racing. The release of the footage this week comes amid an Office of the Attorney General probe that could result in charges against the…

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