Prosecutors rely heavily upon local law enforcement to gather evidence and investigate crimes before taking a case to trial. Failures or errors in this early phase can result in a failed prosecution or a determination not to prosecute at all. Even if all goes well for the policing agencies, prosecutors can still deny victims the justice they are entitled to through error or indifference.
Read MoreBurgett shouldn’t have too much trouble proving in a court of law that the city historically ignores complaints raised against the police department.
Read MoreRandy Ulmer arrested for stealing over $10,000 dollars from the police evidence locker over a period of months will probably only serve 20 days and lose his ability to work as a police officer ever again. The 33-year-old likely...
Read MoreEmotions always run high during an election season and when mud starts to be flung and re-flung and re-flung by the same fistful of tactless, mean spirited people, taking the high road can look less and less attractive. Mayor...
Read MoreLocal law enforcement agencies, in particular the Coos County District Attorney are pushing for the passage of Measure 62. The measure seeks to divert 15% of lottery funds away from programs like education in favor of state...
Read MoreThe US government was created by, for and of the people and operates at the ‘consent’ of the governed. Governments provide and maintain infrastructure and services for the public benefit and are also charged with maintaining...
Read MoreReaders of this blog may know that an applicant for the position of new police chief took an interest in the Leah Freeman case. After reviewing the only case files available to the public the seasoned investigator came to these...
Read MoreFrom 22 applicants five hopefuls have been chosen by O’Connor. The group, from Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Michigan and Oregon (the sargeant, maybe?), will be on public display here in Coquille beginning July 21 where they...
Read MoreThe suggested select hiring committee for the new Coquille Police Chief is not, in my opinion,...
Read MoreAccording to the Coos County site we had a pretty high voter turn out in the county for a primary election, probably spurred by the commissioners race. REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 35,769 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL....
Read More…finally! It is no secret that I do not hold Chief Reaves, his policies, his public manner or his contempt for fellow citizens in high regard. That said, it is too early to celebrate until we see what city manager...
Read MoreThis comment by BetteJo deserves highlighting here. No one I know is anti-police, no one. The motivations vary but everyone I know supports police accountability, everyone, except evidently some police wives and some officers...
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