Story time. Two weeks ago I went on a day trip to the wonderful Fossil Rim Wildlife park in Glen Rose. FR offers a family friendly safari. Like going to Africa without the shots or airfare. Drivers trek through the Texas hill country tossing food pellets to zebras, giraffes, deer,…
The militarization of our police force is complete. Dallas Police are using a freakin’ helicopter to find an orange painted streaker on Katy Trail. A few questions- 1. How hard is it to catch someone who is a) naked and b) painted orange! Maybe if cops weren’t so busy meeting…
Austin’s police chief Art Acevedo, has a plan to expand DNA testing to everyone suspected of a crime. Current law restricts DNA testing to certain felony convictions. Art’s scheme would mean that the innocent arrested would have their genetic code on file in a government database for over eager bureaucrats…
The rise of the paramilitary SWAT team is a testament to the failure of America’s criminal justice system. It defines the transition from peace officers, to law enforcement. One problem with giving the government the power to kick in doors while playing army is that the government can’t be trusted…
More fun with my new copy of the Highway Patrol Operations Manual. I blogged earlier about how to handle a DPS/police request for a consent search during a traffic stop. Here is what DPS has to say on the subject. This is what they are supposed to be doing during…
Today I received my new 841 page DPS general operations manual on CD. I thought I knew most of DPS’ crime investigation techniques. This section on hypnosis took me by surprise. 25 .05 .00 GENERAL The use of hypnosis as an investigative tool for law enforcement is a fairly recent…
I’m often surprised by the honesty of casual drug users. Too often they will confess their criminal indiscretions to the police. For example, many will consent to a police search of their car or volunteer that a joint is in a purse or glove box. Why would anyone volunteer incriminating…
Photographed outside the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Dallas (where DWI ALR hearings are held). EVE was not nearby. I often worry about the militarization of our police forces. I’m glad to see DPD going the complete opposite direction with the Lt. Jim Dangle inspired police segway. <!––>
The police pull you over and find a suspicious white powder in your car. You swear this powder is for your athlete’s foot. The police believe this powder is cocaine. You are booked into jail. Bail is set at $25,000. The powder is sent to the DPS lab for further…
Wylie PD sent officers to storm a local body shop. What was the threat to the Wylie Community? A contraband rooster. Having a rooster is apparently illegal in Wylie. I guess the only to handle such a threat is to send the police in with a warrant. What did the…