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Utah Judge Frees Douglas Carter After 41 Years on Death Row Following DNA Exclusion
legal14 days ago

Utah Judge Frees Douglas Carter After 41 Years on Death Row Following DNA Exclusion

A Utah judge ordered the release of Douglas Carter on bail after he spent 41 years in prison, including decades on death row, for the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen. The decision followed new DNA testing that excluded Carter from crime scene samples and prosecutors withdrawing their request for the death penalty. Carter, now 71, faces strict bail conditions, including a GPS monitor and curfew, while the victim's family opposes his release. His attorneys argue he is innocent and call for the case to be dismissed, citing evidence of police misconduct and coerced confessions.

via CBS News|
#dna-evidence#douglas-carter#eva-olesen
San Jose officer terminated for sharing Flock tracking data with domestic abuse suspect
us-news29 days ago

San Jose officer terminated for sharing Flock tracking data with domestic abuse suspect

A San Jose police officer was fired after using his personal phone to access the department’s Flock license plate reader database and share a woman’s location with her alleged domestic abuser, who was his cousin. Chief Paul Joseph disclosed the termination on Friday, stating the officer accessed the data without authorization in 2025. The incident was discovered when the victim reported that her abuser knew her location. While the officer was not criminally charged due to current state law gaps, he was referred to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training for potential decertification. This case highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement reliance on surveillance technology and privacy advocates who argue such systems enable abuse.

via The Guardian|
#flock-safety#police-misconduct#privacy
Oakland officers accused of falsifying helicopter pilot certifications in federal probe
crime1 month ago

Oakland officers accused of falsifying helicopter pilot certifications in federal probe

Two Oakland Police Department officers in the Air Support Unit were charged by federal prosecutors with fabricating FAA helicopter pilot certifications, allegedly lying about mandated test flights and filing false forms; Mart and Mac pleaded not guilty to counts including FAA registration fraud, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy and were released on $25,000 bonds. The case prompted the OPD chief to pledge cooperation with federal authorities as the department remains under federal oversight, with a Nov. 30 status conference scheduled.

via ktvu.com|
#air-support-unit#crime#faa-certifications
Senatobia Police Chief Fired Amid Racist Text Messages Scandal
local1 month ago

Senatobia Police Chief Fired Amid Racist Text Messages Scandal

The Senatobia Board of Aldermen unanimously fired Police Chief Harold ‘Hal’ Vanderford after reporting that he repeatedly used racist slurs in text messages; Vanderford had offered to resign, but the board rejected it. Interim leadership will be provided by Lt. Angelica Maze as the department faces ongoing scrutiny following a June fatal shooting of Kohen Wiley by a white officer, now under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The reporting also noted internal complaints about another officer’s racially offensive language, with Vanderford taking no disciplinary action against that officer.

via Mississippi Today|
#investigative-reporting#local#mississippi
politics1 month ago

Hawley opens probe into police use of Flock Safety cameras and safeguards

Sen. Josh Hawley is investigating Flock Safety over concerns that its network of traffic cameras has been misused by police to track individuals and potentially cause false arrests. He has sent a letter requesting documents on misuse, data retention policies, surveillance capabilities, and safeguards, with a Sept. 8 deadline for responses. Flock Safety says it will cooperate and explain how its technology works and the safeguards in place.

via Politico|
#data-retention#flock-safety#hawley
Jeju bodies deepen Korea missing-persons scandal as police reform looms
world1 month ago

Jeju bodies deepen Korea missing-persons scandal as police reform looms

Four bodies have been found on Jeju Island amid a widening scandal over police mishandling missing-person cases, including the death of 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran. A police sergeant, Bu, is accused of lying to families and prematurely closing cases, leading to administrative leave for four officers and a government-led push to reform the police. Authorities say Bu may have handled nearly 300 cases, prompting scrutiny of police discipline just as Seoul pursues reforms shifting investigative powers from prosecutors to the police. Jeju’s popularity as a tourist destination is contrasted with concerns about how missing persons cases are handled in South Korea.

via BBC|
#jang-mi-ran#jeju-island#missing-persons
Ex-Phoenix officers admit role in violent unmarked traffic stop
crime1 month ago

Ex-Phoenix officers admit role in violent unmarked traffic stop

Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., admitted involvement in a violent unmarked traffic stop in which they followed a Dodge Charger, struck its rear bumper, forced the occupants out, tased and punched the driver, and threatened to shoot; investigators say they violated policy by not using body cameras, radios, or reporting the incident, and they face multiple felonies including aggravated assault, kidnapping, tampering with evidence, hindering prosecution, and threatening. Bond is $100,000 for each.

via AZ Family|
#aggravated-assault#crime#kidnapping
Unreported Stop Sparks Arrests and Firing of Phoenix Officers
us-news1 month ago

Unreported Stop Sparks Arrests and Firing of Phoenix Officers

Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after a violent Aug. 5 traffic stop that was not reported and reportedly lacked body-camera footage. Investigators say the officers assaulted a man and a woman, smashed the car window, and used a Taser during the stop; the victims described being punched and shocked. The officers face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping, and the case proceeded to a special investigations unit after discovering probable crime evidence despite no video. Vasquez has been released; Felix remains jailed as they await court proceedings.

via New York Post|
#arizona#phoenix#police-misconduct
Flock Safety tightens leash on police use of license-plate readers
technology2 months ago

Flock Safety tightens leash on police use of license-plate readers

Amid a wave of alleged police misuse of Flock Safety’s license-plate reader network, the company announced new safeguards: every search must have a stated reason and case code with the offense type; audit-assistance becomes mandatory; officers are locked out in real time pending review; data retention drops to seven days (except for ongoing cases); and cross-department access can be restricted. The update aims to curb abuse while preserving public-safety benefits like solving missing-persons and theft cases, though privacy advocates remain wary.

via USA Today|
#audit-assistance#flock-safety#license-plate-readers
Baltimore officer indicted for faking traffic stops to dodge calls
crime2 months ago

Baltimore officer indicted for faking traffic stops to dodge calls

Baltimore police officer Dequwan Houchins, 30, is indicted on four counts of false entry and five counts of misconduct for allegedly recording traffic stops he didn’t make to dodge service calls. An undercover sting showed nine legitimate and eight illegitimate stops, and he reportedly sat idle or ordered a smoothie while claiming to be stopping, with no required body-camera footage filed. If convicted on the false-entry charges, he could face up to 12 years in prison and $4,000 in fines per count; officials condemned the alleged misconduct.

via The Guardian|
#baltimore#crime#false-reporting
Six SPD Employees Fired Over Personal Use of License-Plate Reader System
local2 months ago

Six SPD Employees Fired Over Personal Use of License-Plate Reader System

The Savannah Police Department terminated four sworn officers and two civilian employees after an internal investigation found misuse of the Flock Safety license plate reader system, including searches of personal acquaintances and sharing access with an outside agency. The findings led to the implementation of weekly audits and safeguards, and the cases have been referred to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for independent criminal review. The GBI investigation is ongoing and the names of the employees have not been released.

via WTOC|
#flock-safety#georgia-bureau-of-investigation#internal-investigation
Mooresville Officer Charged Over Personal Use of Flock LPR to Track Ex-Wife
crime-and-public-safety2 months ago

Mooresville Officer Charged Over Personal Use of Flock LPR to Track Ex-Wife

Mooresville Police Officer Elizabeth Snowman was arrested on a charge of Accessing Computers after investigators say she used the department’s Flock license plate reader system for personal reasons, accessing the database 31 times (including on off-duty occasions) and allegedly denying it when questioned; she was booked into the Iredell County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond, highlighting ongoing privacy concerns about how LPR data is stored and shared.

via LiveNOW from FOX|
#crime-and-public-safety#flock-safety#license-plate-reader
North Carolina officer accused of using license-plate readers to stalk ex-wife
crime2 months ago

North Carolina officer accused of using license-plate readers to stalk ex-wife

A Mooresville, NC police officer, Elizabeth Snowman, is charged with accessing the department's Flock license-plate reader system 31 times for personal use to track her boyfriend's ex-wife, including while off duty. The misconduct prompted an internal audit and the department is reviewing 10 more potential cases. Flock defends its technology but emphasizes accountability and proper use. Snowman faces court on Aug. 27.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#crime#flock-safety#license-plate-readers
Exposed bias in investigations: Read sues MSP and Canton PD over racist text messages
investigations4 months ago

Exposed bias in investigations: Read sues MSP and Canton PD over racist text messages

Karen Read filed a civil lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, alleging a “culture of bigotry” based on racist and misogynistic messages by two investigators involved in her boyfriend’s death case. The suit accuses the agencies of negligent hiring/training and seeks a jury trial and damages; one officer was fired and the other resigned amid misconduct allegations, while Read, who was acquitted in a separate murder trial, remains at the center of the case surrounding police culture and accountability.

via The Washington Post|
#canton-police-department#investigations#karen-read