National criminal justice experts weigh in on police sexual misconduct
In just three years, three Lane County Sheriff s deputies have been accused of sexual misconduct.
Posted: Feb 16, 2021 7:24 PM
Posted By: Jaewon Jung
LANE COUNTY, Ore. National criminal justice experts, both former police officers, Norm Stamper and Dr. Phil Stinson are sharing their thoughts on police sexual misconduct.
This comes as a now-former Lane County Sheriff s deputy Stacy Fenley has been accused of sexual misconduct. The sheriff s office received a complaint in October 2020 that Fenley was exchanging sexual texts with a community member while on duty.
It s just one of three instances of a Lane County deputy being accused of sexual misconduct in the past three years.
The Project‘s Lisa Wilkinson last night interviewed former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins who alleges she was raped inside a Parliament House office in 2019.
It reported that a man working for then-defence industry minister Linda Reynolds took a 24-year-old female media staffer into Parliament House after a Friday night drinking session in March 2019 and allegedly raped her inside the defence industry minister’s office. The man’s name has not been revealed.
Ms. Higgins says she did not make a formal complaint because she wanted to protect her job and the reputation of the Liberal Party. Alarmingly, a follow-up meeting was held inside the same office where the incident allegedly occurred -a decision the Government now regrets.
Police have vowed to help victims of sexual crimes to the very end and agencies have enough measures in place to help even if the police are not involved. This week Cumbria police are highlighting the message that It s Not Ok and want anyone who has been a victim to come forward and they will do everything in their power to help and support them Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall is supporting National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness campaign this week, that aims to generate discussion among the general public, statutory bodies and third sector organisations about how sexual abuse and sexual violence is not ok.
No-one should feel that they are alone and have to suffer in silence CUMBRIA S Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is supporting the National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness campaign this week. The campaign aims to generate discussion among the general public, statutory bodies and third sector organisations about how sexual abuse and sexual violence is not OK. Mr McCall said: “I welcome the opportunity to raise awareness and support any campaign that helps to reinforce the message that sexual abuse and sexual violence is not OK. Starting conversations and promoting the ‘It’s Not OK’ message as wide as possible helps to empower victims and send out a clear message that in Cumbria, sexual abuse and sexual violence will not be tolerated.
The Family Services of North Alabama presents Taco Trot 7.3K virtual run, bringing together communities across vast space for a common goal, all while raising awareness.
Registration is $50, and it s open to individuals or teams until April 30 by visiting www.runsignup.com/tacotrot.
Family Services of North Alabama is a rape crisis center serving DeKalb and Marshall Counties, empowering, advocating, teaching and providing advocacy for victims of sexual assault.
Family Services of North Alabama Executive Director Sherrie Hiett, who oversees both Marshall and DeKalb Counties, said the run was initially scheduled for April of 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not take place.