In June 2008, Juvenile Institutional Officer Jachu Richardson and another officer conducted a pat-down and cell search of a juvenile inmate suspected of possessing contraband. During the cell search, the inmate violated a lawful order to remain seated, began cussing at Officer Richardson and approached the officer with fists clenched. […]
Posted by William J. Hadden For several years, LAPD black and whites were emblazoned with bumper stickers proclaiming, “There Is No Excuse For Domestic Violence.” When it comes to law enforcement officers involved in domestic violence incidents, this phrase takes on an enhanced and ironic legal twist, as the decisions […]
Posted by William J. Hadden For several years, LAPD black and whites were emblazoned with bumper stickers proclaiming, “There Is No Excuse For Domestic Violence.” When it comes to law enforcement officers involved in domestic violence incidents, this phrase takes on an enhanced and ironic legal twist, as the decisions […]
Posted by Michael P. Stone March 2, 2005. Another day of work for Senior Correctional Deputy Mike Vernal and his fellow deputies assigned to Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC). An inmate named Daniel Leonard was apparently angry because he did not have any toilet paper. He yelled threats to the […]
Posted by Andy Schenker During these unprecedented and difficult financial times, many of us are understandably troubled by the lack of financial reliability in what previously seemed to be strong, stable institutions. More than a year ago, we began to see bank closures, the crumbling of financial institutions, and the […]