This week, a couple of stories that should cause anyone critically thinking to see that those wearing badges aren't always operating with the best intentions.

Story #1Chalking Protest Attacked by Police in LAhttp://freekeene.com/2012/07/13/chalking-protest-attacked-by-police-in-la/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/13/5th-spring-downtown-la-chalk-protest_n_1670194.html

Story #2D.C. cop threatens to kill First Lady. Fired? Nope. http://www.copblock.org/18069/d-c-cop-threatens-kill-first-lady-fired-nope

Until next week, stay safe and remember that badges don't grant extra rights. And remember to share you interactions with police, whether positive or negative, via our sister-site Cop-Reports.com

This week, a couple of stories that should cause anyone critically thinking to see that those wearing badges aren't always operating with the best intentions.

Manslaughter Charges Filed Against Philadelphia Officershttp://www.policemisconduct.net/manslaughter-charges-filed-against-philadelphia-officers/Long Beach Police Investigate Excessive Force in Pot-Shop Raid

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Long-Beach-Police-Pot-Marijuana-Shop-Raid-Arrests-Excessive-Force-Investigation-161366395.html Until next week, stay safe and remember that badges don't grant extra rights.And remember to share you interactions with police, whether positive or negative, via our new sister-site Cop-Reports.com

This week, a couple of stories that should cause anyone critically thinking to see that those wearing badges aren't always operating with the best intentions.Our first story today comes to us from New York City, where officers from the NYPD's 30th precinct published a poster of quote, "Professional Agitators" - aka individuals who record cops.http://www.pixiq.com/article/nypd-publishes-poster-of-professional-agitators

Our second story is about a Florida cop who won’t stay firedhttp://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/30/2876652/the-south-florida-cop-who-wont.html

 

Do you honestly think this system can be fixed?!

 

Until next week, stay safe and remember that badges don't grant extra rights.

From Keene in the 'shire - the liberty media capital of the world, this is Darryl Perry, host of the Police Accountability Report. This week, a couple of stories that should cause anyone critically thinking to see that those wearing badges aren't always operating with the best intentions.

John Norman, an employee with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, resigned earlier this week after multiple women he stopped when on duty stepped forward and disclosed that he had groped their breasts. . .Obviously he should be held accountable for his actions. But if anything, this situation proves the harms that stem from treating someone with a badge any different than someone without.Read More

Longstanding problems in the Oakland Police Department led to a botched response to Occupy Wall Street protests last year, according to the findings of an independent review of the events conducted at the city's request and released on Thursday. . .So how can bad be made less bad? Will a new top-dog at OPD really change things? Or is this an issue that is more systemic?Read More

This week we have a couple of stories for you that demonstrate the perverse incentives inherent in policing today. If you have an interaction with police, whether positive or negative, be sure to let others know via our new sister-site Cop-Reports.com

Student misses graduation after police mistakenly arrest herRead more: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/Student-misses-graduation-after-police-mistakenly-arrest-her/-/10131532/14510502/-/jy1816z/-/index.html#ixzz1xQReXGSJ

Chicago cops Taser 8-month pregnant woman for parking violationRead more: http://rt.com/usa/news/chicago-taser-pregnant-rent-324/

A former Secret Service agent attempts to kidnap a judge, a Virginia Police Officer charged in fatal February shooting and corruption in the Las Vegas PD.

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/james-bartee-secret-service-agent-charged-judge-kidnapping/story?id=16468549#.T8rvZb_6I7C

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Culpeper-Police-Officer-Charged-in-February-Fatal-Shooting-155502385.html

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/06/26-now-guilty-in-las-vegas-hoa-corruption-fraud-scandal/1#.T8r5a7_6I7B

If you would like to submit a story or record a segment for the Police Accountability Report (on lack of accountability for police in your area) please email podcast[at]copblock[dot]org. We also welcome feedback. You can also hear the podcast and other great liberty minded programs on LRN.FM

Police shoot a kid to death,Cop plants evidence on film, and Cop Types.

http://www.newser.com/article/d9s2dgo80/police-shoot-and-kill-armed-eighth-grader-in-texas-school-say-he-pointed-gun-at-officers.html

http://slumz.boxden.com/f5/jan-2-utica-ny-cop-plants-drugs-traffic-stop-1678991/

http://lewrockwell.com/peters-e/peters-e132.html

Stories that came up thru the week. Im glad i got some help on this now. Enjoy.

Miami-Dade officer arrested for DUI in patrol car; In Light of ‘Occupy’ Arrests, New Group ‘To Monitor NYPD/Press Relations’

I must apologize for the audio quality. Consider this one last trial run before my equipment and other voices get here. Enjoy.

Occupy DC, London Police, Occupy LA, Stow Police