See update, below. Timmy Dolan isn't taking the disgrace of his deparment lying down; he's issued a stern memo decrying . . . . . . the criticism. Sigh. The Minnesota Metro Gang Strike Force scandal continues to unravel; hopefully some of the various coverups will, as well, sooner than later. Among the latest developments: Chief Tim Dolan of MPD … [Read more...] about The Silence of the Lames: MPD Edition (Updated)
Archives for September 2009
Of Exigent Circumstances and Radio Dead Zones
When it comes to judicial oversight of law enforcement intrusion into our privacy, I'm pretty suspicious of claims of exigent circumstances. For example, I don't believe the claim that terrorism investigators need to conduct warrantless surveillance because there's not enough time to get a warrant. Some places have judges stationed at sobriety checkpoints to speed the warrant … [Read more...] about Of Exigent Circumstances and Radio Dead Zones
“This is not a democracy, sir.”
Let's go to the tape. Do watch the whole thing, from beginning to end, but after you do that, let's start watching it, again, starting at 3:40 into it. 3:50 MPD squad, lights and sirens on, screams to a stop, and two cops leap out and join the struggle. The one furthest from the camera brings his fist -- it's not clear if he's holding a small weapon in it -- up and down … [Read more...] about “This is not a democracy, sir.”