National Police Association Podcast #29 Increasing penalties for fleeing police, Reserve police officers recognized and Controversial prosecutor withdraws charges on man arrested for attacking police


National Police Association Podcast #29 Increasing penalties for fleeing police, Reserve police officers recognized and Controversial prosecutor withdraws charges on man arrested for attacking police


QUOTES

01:36 "The sheriff believes there is not a strict enough punishment for drivers who run from police. 'It's nothing to them. A lot of people don't care. We've had people actually tell us, well, I'll just pay my fine. No big deal. But if there are some serious consequences for their actions, they'll think twice, maybe three or four times before they do it again,' Rutherford said."

03:09 "Many of the Police Reserve Officers have been with the SBPD for several years. Reserve Officers predominantly maintain regular jobs and careers outside of the Department, but there are a few who are retired full-time officers who continue their service to the SBPD in this capacity."

07:42 "The commitment and sacrifices made to be a member of these units is high, but rewarding! Reserve Captain Warren Scheibe indicated that the Reserve Unit donated 4,500 hours, representing over $216,000 of cost savings to the city. 1,500 hours were donated by the Citizen Patrol Unit, which represents about $72,000 of cost savings to the city."

12:18 "I firmly believe there should be an investigation into the shooting that happened, Breed said. 'That said, our Police Department has worked diligently to implement reforms to reduce officer-involved shootings and to be more transparent with the community. I believe holding people accountable in our city starts with holding ourselves accountable.'"

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SUMMARY

In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a new West Virginia law aims to increase penalties for suspects who flee from police.

In San Bernardino, California, the police department recognizes the efforts and dedication of its police reserves and citizen patrol.

And in San Francisco, a controversial prosecutor withdraws a criminal complaint versus Jamaica Hampton who attacked police previously. The police union has renewed calls for the criminal complaint to continue.

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HIGHLIGHTS

00:23 West Virginia law to increase penalty for running from police

02:43 San Berardino honors police reserves and citizen patrol

08:10 SF police union: Press criminal complaint versus Jamaica Hampton

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RESOURCES

http://nationalpolice.org/