All about Policing with a sprinkle of Criminal Justice – written by a Secret Contrarian
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The Wisconsin-based YouTube channel Code Blue Cam has more than 3 million subscribers and 1.15 billion total views.
— Read on www.wpr.org/justice/law-enforcement/wisconsin-youtube-channel-code-blue-cam-police-body-cameras
Here is an example of how the CCRB has an anti-police agenda and not looking for truthfulness.
Eight of the 100 investigators who probe civilian complaints against cops have made anti-police statements and participated in lefty political groups in the past, according to the Police Benevolent Association – which is demanding they be fired.
— Read on nypost.com/2026/05/09/us-news/police-watchdog-prober-accused-pc-tisch-of-protecting-killer-cops/
Overview
Since 2019, Akron Police Department (APD) officers have been involved in seven fatal 1 and seven nonfatal 2 shootings. In response to these incidents, the City of Akron issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an independent review of APD’s use of force (UOF) policies and procedures. After a competitive selection process, the City awarded the contract to the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
Get a PDF copy of the report HERE
Ep 1: Early History of the MPD and Reform
Premiered October 21, 2025
Since it’s beginning in the late 19th century, what the Minneapolis Police Department would look like has always been up for debate. Dr. Williams explores that early history and its implications.
— Read on tpt.org/paradox-echoes-of-reform-the-minneapolis-police
Oswego County sheriff’s deputies held drivers for up to 45 minutes as they waited for immigration agents, potentially breaking the law.
— Read on nysfocus.com/2026/05/07/oswego-body-cam-video-border-patrol-traffic-stops
Raul de la Cruz, who was shot by police responding to a 311 call in 2023, is suing the city and NYPD. His lawyers are hopeful the Mamdani administration would be sympathetic to his case.
— Read on gothamist.com/news/bronx-man-shot-by-police-sues-city-and-nypd-seeks-damages-and-reforms
This report is the State of Illinois investigation into the activities of Federal I.C.E. agents
See more of the Article HERE
As outlined in Executive Order 2025-06, the Illinois Accountability Commission(IAC) investigated the conduct of federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz, examined the impact on individuals, offered policy recommendations to prevent future harm in Illinois, and created a public record.
Follow the links HERE to explore the Commission’s Final Report and its accompanying documents
Get a .PDF copy of the Final Report HERE
Data extracted from records of tickets on file with NYS DMV. The tickets were issued to motorists for violations of: NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL), Thruway Rules and Regulations, Tax Law, Transportation Law, Parks and Recreation Regulations, Local New York City Traffic Ordinances, and NYS Penal Law pertaining to the involvement of a motor vehicle in acts of assault, homicide, manslaughter and criminal negligence resulting in injury or death.
Read more HERE
This is the direct link to the data HERE
Each year, more than 40,000 people are killed and more than 2 million injured in preventable car crashes. Despite a growing body of evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of common-sense infrastructural and road design measures, traffic safety strategies in this country have largely focused instead on individual enforcement through high-volume police stops and ticketing. The report finds that this approach fails to prevent injuries and deaths from car crashes and in fact puts people at risk of harmful encounters with police. Ticketing practices that prioritize revenue generation over road safety also trap millions of people in inescapable cycles of fines, fees, and debt.
See more here: https://www.aclu.org/documents/safe-roads-for-all
Get a .PDF of the report HERE
Applied Police Briefings (APB) addresses the challenge police professionals face in accessing and understanding policing research. Our mission is to make this research accessible, free of charge, and easy to understand.
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