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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleOctober 31, 2011

LASD Jail Probe: Chickens Come Home to Roost

It is quite possible that Baca did try to keep abreast of things, only to find his efforts undermined by another all-too-human factor-the fear of alienating one's self from the marginal affections of el jefe. Face it, nobody wants to get caught playing Mr. Blackwell—the fashion critic-to the emperor with no clothes.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2011

16 NYPD Cops Charged In Ticket-Fixing Probe

Sixteen New York City police officers were charged today in nearly two dozen indictments with roughly 1,600 criminal counts, including hundreds of instances in which 10 of the officers allegedly fixed traffic tickets.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2011

NYPD Corruption Trial Focuses on Bad Narc Busts

The trial has yielded troubling testimony about officers "flaking"—planting drugs on subjects to meet arrest quotas and get overtime pay.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2011

Philly Cop Allegedly Stole Credit Cards of Detainees

A Philadelphia Police officer has been charged with allegedly stealing the credit or debit cards of detainees, and using them to buy gas and personal goods.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2011

Former NOPD Cop Sentenced In Danzinger Bridge Case

District Court Judge Martin L.C. Feldman sentenced former New Orleans Police Officer Ignatius Hills to 78 months in prison on Wednesday for his role in the Danzinger Bridge shooting conspiracy.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 3, 2011

Grand Jury Indicts 17 NYPD Officers, 5 Civilians In Ticket-Fixing Probe

The charges range from official misconduct to grand larceny, and stem from a two-year investigation by the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau. The grand jury has been reviewing the evidence for six months. Ten union officials, mostly from the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, are expected to face indictments.

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Articlesby David GriffithOctober 1, 2011

Be Careful Out There

I think complacency is also the reason why so many veteran cops tend to get in serious trouble. You let down your guard and you end up doing things you would have never dreamed of doing as a rookie, things that are extremely damaging to your career and your livelihood.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2011

Prosecutor: Mich. Cops Spent Forfeiture Funds on Alcohol, Prostitutes

The former Romulus (Mich.) Police chief and five officers face corruption charges stemming from a three-year state probe apparently revealing that they spent $40,000 in drug forfeiture funds on alcohol, prostitutes, and marijuana.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2011

San Diego Sgt. Pleads Guilty of Stalking Fellow Officer

A San Diego Police sergeant pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors relating to the stalking of fellow officer, which could allow him to keep his job and continue to carry a firearm.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2011

Former Mich. Cop Resigns After Chest-Baring Incident

A Central Michigan University officer accused of driving two female students to a remote location and forcing them to bare their chests has resigned and been charged with misconduct.

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