Monthly Archives: November 2013

Ridley and Robin Hood Dig Into Sniper Story

Returning from the Police Accountability Tour last evening, I had the chance to catch up on developing stories in the Keene area that I had not been following as they were in progress. During the inaugural Keenevention event, videojournalist Dave … Continue reading

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Killings After Katrina Paint Disturbing Portrait of NOPD

A shocking trend of gang-related shootings plagued New Orleans following the hurricane infamous for destroying much of the city’s infrastructure. As national news media was reporting exaggerated claims of street-level violence occurring in understocked refuge centers, heavily armed and trained … Continue reading

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CopWatch of East Atlanta Advances Videographer Safety

by Garret Ean Nov 19 2013 The Police Accountability Tour had the opportunity to meet with the creative individuals behind CopWatch of East Atlanta. Having been active in their area since the late aughts, the project established itself as a … Continue reading

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The Broken Windows Theory is Failing Gary, Indiana

by Garret Ean Nov 15 2013 Fifty years ago, the population of Gary, Indiana reached its peak with nearly 180,000 residents. Infrastructure was being built on estimates that the area may soon be home to nearly a quarter million people. … Continue reading

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Police Accountability Tour Stops in Skokie, IL

Earlier this week, Pete and Garret took a trip just north of the Police Accountability Tour stop in Chicago to followup on an incident in Skokie, Illinois that occurred this past Spring, but did not receive attention until earlier in … Continue reading

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Robin Hooders Receive Praise from Aqua Chicago Parking Force

Outside of the jurisdiction of the AKPF, Garret ventures about Chicago to meet the agents of the ACPF – Aqua Chicago Parking Force. In town as part of the 2013 Police Accountability Tour, Pete and Garret spent hours on the … Continue reading

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Weare PD’s New Chief, Update from Chicago

by Garret Ean Nov 3 2013 While Pete Eyre and I continue the 2013 Police Accountability Tour, updates from the changes at the Weare police department stream out of NH. The Concord Monitor has the story on WPD’s new police … Continue reading

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At the Threat Management Center, the Priority is Not Making it Home

by Pete Eyre Nov 2 2013 How many of us have been told by police employees that the reason they must take such aggressive actions is to “make it home to my family”? That mindset, according to Threat Management Center … Continue reading

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