WOW Corruption in my local police Dept?

[Wiccan Warrior]

Naaaaa say it's not so this doesn't happen.lol...... It's about time really I knew there were crooked jerks here now they are getting caught. :bounce: :headbang: :woohoo: :applause:


Federal probes steeped in secrecy:

A federal probe into the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's handling of a 2003 prostitution case could spread to other parts of Kalamazoo County's criminal-justice system.

But the public would be the last to know.

Federal investigative tools -- including the use of a grand jury to hear testimony and decide on indictments -- are so secret that the U.S. Attorney's office won't confirm or deny it has launched a probe.

In fact, Kalamazoo City Manager Kenneth Collard, who asked for the U.S. Attorney's office to intervene last week, may not know a federal investigation is under way unless he's questioned by FBI or Department of Justice agents and/or subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury.

In a letter to U.S. Attorney Charles R. Gross last week, Collard said fallout from the handling of the prostitution case has ``brought the integrity of the system into question.''

``Clearly, this situation has out-grown the ability of an internal investigation to determine the whole truth,'' Collard wrote in a letter to Gross requesting the federal probe.

``The issues raise the specter of officer misconduct, obstruction of justice, and/or public corruption. I make this request in an effort to preserve and/or restore the public's confidence and trust in our local law enforcement and criminal-justice system.''

An allegation of ``judicial or police misconduct is handled within the Department of Justice,'' said Gross, who agreed to talk in general terms about the federal investigatory process. ``There's a public integrity section to work on cases of official corruption.

``We work with the FBI and state agencies like the Michigan State Police.''

Assistant City Manager Fay Peek said he expects the FBI to ``follow the evidence wherever it leads'' if Gross authorizes a federal investigation.

http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-25/118809841375490.xml&coll=7

[sam sarrha]

1. WOW.. you are just figuring that out......

:rofl:

[Wiccan Warrior]

2. No I said I knew it.....they are just now getting caught. n/t

[sam sarrha]

4. sorry i am functionally illiterate with an IQ of 164... but i was a parole officer for 2 years

[Wiccan Warrior]

8. You don't get it do you I KNOW they have been corrupt

I'm just glad they are now getting caught.

[sam sarrha]

9. i agreed with you... bye

[sam sarrha]

5. thank you for being polite... i appreciate it

[Cooley Hurd]

3. The iron curtain of the police fraternity...

I come from a police family, and am fully aware of the "brotherhood." And, one only has to watch Serpico to know that even fellow officers aren't immune from their wrath.

[sam sarrha]

6. doesnt that sound a lot like the F'n MAFIA.!!

[SalmonChantedEvening]

7. Cooley, can I yoink that exit sign pic?

I'm shaking in my chair :rofl:

[Cooley Hurd]

10. 'sall yours!

Steal my gif!:thumbsup::hi: