“We conclude that policemen, like teachers and lawyers, are not relegated to a watered-down version of constitutional rights.”
–Garrity v. New Jersey (1967) 385 U.S. 493

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January 2019 – Warning Bells article

Giving Credit When Credit is Due

Readers of this column probably know that I am not often complimentary on the actions of LAPD management. This is partly because, as the title of this column states, I am usually warning officers about how to avoid negative contact with the disciplinary system and sidestep career damage. However, fairness dictates that when management does perform admirably, it should be acknowledged, no matter how many
therapy sessions I have to attend to recover (just kidding). Thus, the tale of
the 13 proposals. [Full Article]

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