Top Dallas law enforcement officials are trying to tighten the reigns on new, inexperienced police officers while saving face in the midst of national attention for at least one case of misconduct. As the Dallas Morning News reports, the hiring of 1,200 officers in recent years may be playing a role in the influx of problem-cops. [Read more…]
Greenville, TX Gets Police License Plate Scanners
Greenville, a northeast suburb of Dallas is the latest city to acquire a new automatic license plate scanning systems for their police department. This system will be used by the police department to search for stolen cars, and identify drivers and cars flagged in the database as wanted by the police. [Read more…]
Houston Police Barred From Speaking to Defense Lawyers
A new rule in the Houston Police Department bars officers from speaking with defense lawyers without permission from the prosecution. According to the Houston Chronicle, the new rule came down via memo from Chief Charles McClelland on July 1. Defense attorneys are questioning the legality of the rule and certainly the impact it may have. [Read more…]
Texas Cop Guilty In Theft of Purse Contents
A Slaton Police officer was found guilty this past week of theft and now awaits sentencing. According to the Avalanche-Journal, the officer is a former Sergeant with the Slaton Department and was set up by his colleagues when he was suspected of drug abuse. [Read more…]
