Final Tour: April 2016

Final Tour: April 2016

Two officers died in the line of duty during the month of April, bringing the total loss for 2016 to 32. Although the loss of these two officers was the ultimate tragedy for their families and agencies, losing “only” two officers in the course of an entire month has only happened ...
The Full-Moon Kidnapper & a Clerk Named Sue

The Full-Moon Kidnapper & a Clerk Named Sue

The other night I was sitting out by the pool enjoying an iced coffee and indulging in my only remaining vice, a Rocky Patel Premium cigar (Connecticut Vintage, 1999), listening to the local “oldies-but-goodies” radio station. Suddenly, my mind came out of my usual vegetative state ...
BODYCAM: Tucson Police Release OIS Footage

BODYCAM: Tucson Police Release OIS Footage

The Tucson Police Department held a press conference Monday afternoon regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 16. Police released officer body camera video from the shooting incident. Carlos Alegria, 41, was shot March 15 after pulling a gun on officers, ...
Should Police Video Be Used in Court?

Should Police Video Be Used in Court?

It seems that almost every day you turn on the news there is another police incident caught on video. The videos, captured from police equipment such as dash- and bodycams are released by agencies attempting to appear transparent. Is releasing police videos helping or hurting ...