Whoever said, “A few bad apples can bring the whole place down” knew what they were talking about. Here’s one story that certainly reinforces the that notion. According to The Boston Globe, 20 Massachuetts State Troopers are being investigated for theft of overtime pay. Reporters Mark Arsenault, Travis Andersen, and Shelley Murphy write: “In another black […]
Archive for October, 2016
When is Police “Use of Force” Justified?
It seems like every law enforcement agency is grappling with changes in use-of-force policies, which are too often implemented by people that are not familiar at all with the complicated, risky, and high-pressure world of law enforcement, especially when it comes to the use of deadly force. The press conference you are about to watch […]
Police Unions & the Video Craze
Police associations and unions all over the world are embracing video as a way to create stronger bonds with the community and educate them about the realities of law enforcement work. The latest best effort is from the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs in California, which produced this holiday message that touches on some […]
Scary Day for Police Unions
Today, the Supreme Court will hear the Janus case. Their decision on whether mandatory collection of union dues is a violation of a person’s right of free speech will have a huge—and potentially devastating—effect on unions representing public sector workers like police, firefighters, and teachers. In the first article, which was posted to “Inside Sources” […]
Night Tours Can Hurt Your Health
It turns out that working nights can increase your chances of getting Type 2 diabetes. This is just one more study validating the claim that the late shift is harmful to your health. Police associations and the officers themselves are hoping these findings may lead to an increase in pay for people assigned to the […]
Stress Weakens Brain Power; Exercise Can Bring It Back
Law enforcement work is one of the most stressful jobs in the world and when you add in the adverse health impact of shift work, irregular, and often unhealthy meals eaten on the run, the threat of early impaired brain power is a serious threat. The good news is that a new neurological study shows […]
Police Association President Arrests Suspect—On His Street!
A suspect stealing things from parked cars at six in the morning, was probably shocked when he was apprehended in the act by Mike McCormack, the president of the Toronto Police Association, despite the fact that Mike had not strapped on his gun and badge for ten years. According to a report in the Toronto […]
An Assault on Common Sense
by Daryl Turner As we are continuously crippled by catastrophic staffing shortages at both the patrol and investigative levels, Portland Police officers, sergeants, and investigators are responding to increasing crime rates, record calls for service, and rapidly evolving livability issues at an unprecedented rate. While City Hall balks at the idea of increasing the overall […]
NYPD Sergeant Acquitted On All Charges
by Ed Mullins It is with much joy and relief that I report Sgt. High Barry was acquitted of all charges related to the death of an emotionally disturbed woman named Deborah Danner on October 18, 2016. The three-week bench trial was heard before Judge Robert A. Neary in the Bronx Criminal Court. Ms. Danner […]
Fingerprint Scanner to Track On-the-job Time
Following reports of overtime fraud, the Baltimore Police Dept. will make officers scan their fingerprints at the start and end of shifts to prove they’ve worked the hours claimed. According to a report by Kevin Rector in The Baltimore Sun, the new policy will be implemented in hopes the department can reduce ongoing overtime spending […]
New Jersey Cops Fighting for Their Pensions
by Brianna Dunn With former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie out of the way, police and firefighter unions in New Jersey are fighting to get back control of their pensions. The bill that would hand control back over to them, called S5, was vetoed by the former governor last year. According to NJ.com, The Senate […]
Police and Attorney Say “No Way” to Restrictive Use of Force Policy
While saying it found “much to agree with” in a consultant’s report, the Madison Police Department and its union has rejected a recommendation to move toward a more stringent standard for the use of deadly force. They also raised issues concerning potential problems with appointing a civilian-controlled outside auditor to oversee the department. According to […]
Jury Is Out On This Police Review Board
Ed. note: If your agency has had experience with civilian review boards—pro or con—please let us know. You can comment on the PubSecAlliance Facebook page. When the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted a year ago to create the first-ever civilian panel to monitor the L.A. Sheriff’s Department, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl thought a new […]
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