Should police be permitted to lie to minors to gain confessions? Illinois is the first state to say ‘no’. Do you agree?
Cops and rape victims; the interrogation process
In this excellent article, researchers show how important it is to allow rape victims plenty of time to recall the horrific experience; that, very often, they only do so in bits and pieces and over days, weeks or even months. This sounds very similar to the experience police undergo after a traumatic officer-involved-shooting. Thoughts?
Off-Duty NOPD officer shot to death at Houston Galleria
A well-respected New Orleans officer was shot to death by two wanna-be armed robbers at a fashionable Houston Galleria restaurant. Subjects escaped with no cash in a vehicle with paper plates.
Officer Ella French made pretextual stop
Officer Ella French and her partner Officer Carlos Yanez, Jr. made a pretextual stop the night they were shot. Some departments are cutting way back on pretextual stops (minor violations). What is your opinion?
Critically wounded Chicago officer speaks, thanks supporters
Despite being shot in the right eye and brain, critically wounded Chicago Officer Carlos Yanez, Jr. spoke from his hospital bed, thanking his family and supporters. Amazing!