News Flash, the Pacers and the City of Indianapolis won’t reach a deal before the team’s June 30th deadline. I’m shocked too. (Insert sarcasm here) The big question now is what’s next? I seriously doubt if the Pacers will go anywhere for several reasons. The economy is still in the tank and no municipality can […]
I had a few thoughts in the car Sunday while driving back to Indy following a visit with the parents in Chicago. Here they are… Huckabee Hounds Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels caused a stir by trying to be practical by calling for a “truce” in fight over social issues so this country can get its […]
Since everyone in “the community” has suddenly taken an interest in the plight of black men as victims these days here are a few names they may want to keep in mind… Julian Brown Randy Elder Harold Stewart George Hagan Deshawn Brooks Aaron Cawthon Ashley McGraw* (Yes, I know this is a female, does it […]
Here is the statement released by the Baptist Ministers Alliance of Indianapolis regarding the Brandon Johnson incident. STATEMENT FROM INDIANAPOLIS BAPTIST MINISTERS ALLIANCE Dr. Stephen J. Clay, President, June 11, 2010 Today I’m joined by Pastors, Lawyers, Funeral Directors, Business Owners and other Community Leaders to express our outrage at the determination reached by the […]
Now that IMPD has released its findings on the Brandon Johnson police brutality case, it’s time to offer a little perspective. IMPD investigated the case for nearly a month, interviewed 27 witnesses, and drew a conclusion that Officer Jerry Piland crossed a line that he should not have. The Department is recommending Piland be terminated. […]
Here is the audio from today’s news conference concerning the allegations of police brutality and IMPD. Public Safety Director Frank Straub and IMPD Chief Paul Ciesielski addressed the media and recommended the firing of Officer Jerry Piland for excessive force against Brandon Johnson. There’s also reaction from the FOP. Each segment is about 8 […]
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officials are recommending one officer be fired and two be disciplined for use of excessive force against a local teen. Sources say Public Safety Director Frank Straub will recommend this morning that Officer Jerry Piland be let go and officers Stacy Latinga and David Carney be reprimanded. A fourth officer, Oliver Clouthier, […]
As IMPD gets ready to release its findings on the alleged use of excessive force against Brandon Johnson, I thought it would be interesting to share some data on police complaints and assaults against officers. Using the Department’s 2008 Annual Report as a starting point there were more than 180 complaints filed IMPD officers in […]
IMPD will announce the results of its internal investigation into the Brandon Johnson beating case tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at the Police Academy on Post Road. I will be there and will twitter it live. Be sure to follow me.
I’m looking out for a few items today. Here’s what they are… IMPD could release information regarding the alleged beating of 15-year old Brandon Johnson as early as tomorrow. My sources tell me the officers involved could face discipline ranging from a reprimand to termination. In addition, expect the call for the creation of a […]
