Yesterday I spoke on-air with the former Calhoun County Sheriff and current CEO/Director of Michigan s Sheriffs Association. I ask him how the morale of the police forces around the state is, given the fact that they have been under siege by an entire political party and social justice groups.
He spoke about the difficulty of recruiting new officers and about the following:
Qualified Immunity: On this issue, he explained in depth the definition of qualified immunity and how it is applied to only civil cases and not criminal. Also, this qualified immunity must be granted via a judge. In a letter written by the National Sheriff s Association addressed to Speaker Pelosi and Minority leader Kevin MC they wrote:
Mon, Mar 8th 2021 9:27am
Tim Cushing
John Oliver has demolished many institutions in his time (not literally, unfortunately, in most cases) as the host of HBO s
Last Week Tonight. It s rare when a mainstream program chooses to address more esoteric matters often discussed at this website. But Oliver does it more than most and, for that, we truly appreciate him.
When it comes to drugs and drug warrants, it s all hands on deck. Sometimes, law enforcement agencies are able to obtain no-knock warrants, which allow them to enter a residence without announcing their presence in order to preserve evidence and limit the possibility of a violent response.
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The Utah Legislature wrapped up its 2021 General Session Friday at midnight. Lawmakers passed more than 500 bills.
The Utah Legislature closed out its 2021 General Session late Friday night after passing 503 bills.
With the ongoing pandemic, the 45-day meeting of lawmakers was unlike any before. Masks were required in the Capitol, plexiglass dividers were installed, and the public was able to comment virtually during committee hearings.
“It s allowed for people to have more input than probably ever before in the history of the legislative session,” said Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. “It’s something I hope continues.”
Gov. Spencer Cox said he was grateful there were no COVID-19 outbreaks at the Capitol during the session.
Some advocates for police reform said a slew of bills to address their concerns don t go far enough which is why dozens of demonstrators took over the streets of Annapolis to rally outside of the state house.Starting off at the Annapolis District Court, a movement of dozens, putting feet to the pavement, marching through the streets with eyes set on the state house.Members of the Maryland Coalition for Police Accountability and Justice, gathered on Lawyer s Mall, under the statue of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Protest is the language of those who are marginalized. Protest is the language of those who are not considered the gentry, those who are not considered the privileged. This is what we have to do,” said Jonathan Hutto, of the Maryland Coalition for Police Accountability and Justice.Their efforts come two days after a heated debate on the Senate floor. We are talking about a violation of public trust. Policing is a public function, and it is unlike any
"The reforms to CPD s search warrant policy follow a detailed, comprehensive and above all transparent process which build upon our ongoing efforts to ensure Chicago s values of accountability and