Seattle WA received a stinging rebuke from the US DOJ over a policy that gives overly broad protection against prosecution for cops who agree to be interviewed for internal investigations into excessive force. The rebuke came shortly after charges were dropped against an officer for an excessive force incident caught on camera, (which was actually three different incidents caught on video in the same night). City officials say that, no matter what the DOJ tells them to do, they have to ask the police union for permission before they can make any changes first.. [3] bit.ly/rAv0XO
But you don’t understand, I’m special
Collegedale TN cop investigated after cops allegedly see him having sex in car while they made a DUI arrest nearby. Officials refuse to say if he was on duty but his cruiser was parked next to the truck he was allegedly having sex in. [2] bit.ly/ti4DJU
Waldwick NJ cop investigated for participating in a treasure hunt for jewelry while on duty. He won a necklace. [0] bit.ly/tlwiJB
Common thief
Stanislaus Co CA sheriff’s lieutenant on paid leave after charged with 2 counts of felony welfare fraud [1] bit.ly/uzrz8i
Gutless Cowards
Citrus Co FL deputy named Nick Hesse shot a Jack Russel Terrier to death while serving a warrant on the small pet owner’s son. Police are defending the officer by claiming he was afraid for his safety. The owner says someone that frightened by a tiny dog probably shouldn’t be a cop. [0] bit.ly/tDvufV
If Walmart would only hire these idiots, the streets would be safer
Houston TX cops sued for racial profiling alleging they cuffed & searched a man for being white in black neighborhood [3] exm.nr/u2IWmh
Jackson Co AR deputy resigns after accidentally discharging another officer’s weapon on video when he picked it up inside the jail. Nobody was injured. [0] bit.ly/vGnbaL
Baltimore MD settles another lawsuit for $67.5k to a man who was injured & falsely arrested by cops who mistook him for a robbery suspect. [0] bit.ly/sK1uSY
Denver CO police & city officials are the subject of a lawsuit by #OccupyDenver protesters alleging their rights are being violated via selective enforcement of city ordinances. [3] bit.ly/uToAr9
