It's not rocket science to conclude that the police cannot effectively police themselves. I hope this new auditor for BART has enough authority, funds and independence, etc. to make it work. He will still may have the penetrate the blue wall of silence that infects many agencies. It is always good to see police agencies at least making an attempt to mprove. Good luck BART!
Showing posts with label Oscar Grant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oscar Grant. Show all posts
Latest on former BART officer, Mehserle, convicted of killing suspect
Former BAR Tofficer, Johannes Mehserle, who was convicted of killing a suspect with a handgun (while allegedly thinking he was drawing his Taser) may be released shortly. If released, he will have served slightly less than 1/2 the 2-year sentence. The family of the victim is considering a civil suit.
MEHSERLE gets 2 years in BART slaying
More than 150 people were arrested during protests Friday night over the perceived leniency of the 2-year prison sentence given to former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle. He was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the killing of Oscar Grant. Mehserle could have gotten up to 14 years. lINK
BART shooting costs agency more than $6 million
It may be that too many agencies are pinching pennies on training and discipline. It frequently backfires!
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