Shame on Chief Art Acevedo
"That’s totally unacceptable. I’ve told my police department that if you lie, you die," Acevedo said. "When you lie on an affidavit, that's not sloppy police work, that's a crime."
and Joe Gamaldi,
"If these allegations are true, it is certainly concerning and
disturbing, but I would certainly want the public to know that this does
not reflect the hard work of the brave men and women of the the Houston
police dept."
https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/you-lie-you-die-hpd-undercover-cop-lied-about-drug-buy-that-led-to-deadly-raid-chief-acevedo-says/285-54ca0bb4-ba03-4e9d-ab6e-7d40bab2b356
Friday, February 15, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Glendale’s fiduciary responsibility to the tax payers of Glendale has limited our ability to engage on the specifics of this incident and we are unwilling to litigate it in the media.
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/glendale/city-of-glendale-says-suspect-tased-11-times-requested-15-million-dollar-settlement?fbclid=IwAR20Kxc9hOEnow16Hq8VfoQi5fYCYRKdAoPV-pQeyzZb5XrMUmEnntesp18
Here is the full statement from the City of Glendale:
GLENDALE, Ariz. – This past Monday, prior to the Governor’s comments, the City of Glendale was in communication with the FBI and preparing to send all the documents and videos associated with the July 2017 Wheatcroft incident. In addition, on Tuesday, the City of Glendale committed to fully cooperating with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office decision to re-examine the incident.
Within days of the incident, the City forwarded the case to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for official review. Glendale’s only role in that investigation was providing all the evidence for their independent review. They notified the City that after their extensive examination, they were declining to pursue criminal prosecution against any of the officers involved.
We have no basis to believe that the County Attorney’s original investigation was not thorough and comprehensive, and we accepted their findings.
In December 2018, prior to the plaintiff shopping their story to the media, they offered to settle with the City for the absurd amount of $15 million. Glendale’s fiduciary responsibility to the tax payers of Glendale has limited our ability to engage on the specifics of this incident and we are unwilling to litigate it in the media.
This case will ultimately be decided on all the facts including a comprehensive analysis of all the evidence. For example, not all of the videos show that one of our police officers was assaulted and knocked unconscious by one of the plaintiffs that pled guilty to aggravated assault.
The citizens of Glendale know that the City of Glendale holds our Police Department and its officers to the highest standards, and we are proud to have some of the most well trained and dedicated men and women in the law enforcement serving our community. We will fully cooperate with any additional investigations into this incident.
Here is the full statement from the City of Glendale:
GLENDALE, Ariz. – This past Monday, prior to the Governor’s comments, the City of Glendale was in communication with the FBI and preparing to send all the documents and videos associated with the July 2017 Wheatcroft incident. In addition, on Tuesday, the City of Glendale committed to fully cooperating with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office decision to re-examine the incident.
Within days of the incident, the City forwarded the case to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for official review. Glendale’s only role in that investigation was providing all the evidence for their independent review. They notified the City that after their extensive examination, they were declining to pursue criminal prosecution against any of the officers involved.
We have no basis to believe that the County Attorney’s original investigation was not thorough and comprehensive, and we accepted their findings.
In December 2018, prior to the plaintiff shopping their story to the media, they offered to settle with the City for the absurd amount of $15 million. Glendale’s fiduciary responsibility to the tax payers of Glendale has limited our ability to engage on the specifics of this incident and we are unwilling to litigate it in the media.
This case will ultimately be decided on all the facts including a comprehensive analysis of all the evidence. For example, not all of the videos show that one of our police officers was assaulted and knocked unconscious by one of the plaintiffs that pled guilty to aggravated assault.
The citizens of Glendale know that the City of Glendale holds our Police Department and its officers to the highest standards, and we are proud to have some of the most well trained and dedicated men and women in the law enforcement serving our community. We will fully cooperate with any additional investigations into this incident.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Illegal release of bodycam footage gives Cop haters reason to attack hero Glendale, AZ, Officer Matt Schneider
https://www.facebook.com/GlendaleAZPD/videos/408883013014089/?__xts__[0]=68.ARD1W9wLJBWHHolBgAtsxht5nqMtQAihXnkJVkalrx9R3eCF-_wZ4wweXO6uSm4rXf7C8iyBT2C5neg-0XvwuMPO5baihsWhbZMxaG_ISRadutm3r_l7Vdp9Hr1eTlP-TtAKzdxNSnhIiwyEa4jnaz7xzeWpZVOatmHdm4QJqI_JKIaC2kI3e47F-RQu-NweuoJDcnpQWGWBGhateciAg3Prnm-V1zv9m0dkHW1sJ0uCvcsKiLcqzbaaCiYI_L2WsYCqIJDYhB_8eHEKtcz_Jqe741NWS6fxI3G1VhURespCyoMfSD0SiJcqe5VKyyuJTnlWwJrxq5CdsRA_UZnQYXk_sufkBVrK7BN8W1N5&__tn__=-R
Volatile Glendale Policing Situation Detailed
GLENDALE, Ariz. – On July 26, 2017, Glendale Police Officers were in the area 5900 W. Myrtle Avenue conducting intensive patrol due to increased crime reported in the area. At approximately 7:30 PM, Officers Matt Schneider and Mark Lindsey contacted the occupants of a Ford Taurus after Officer Schneider observed a traffic violation. The contact occurred in a parking lot that was included in a blanket trespass agreement with the City and parking lot owner. The officers both approached the Ford Taurus and found that it was occupied by three adults and two children. Upon contact, officers discovered that the driver did not have a driver’s license and began to address an observed seat belt violation. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Shawn Blackburn (34), the driver of the vehicle; Johnny Wheatcroft (37), the front seat passenger; and Anya Chapman (34), the driver’s side rear passenger with two children beside her, ages eleven (11) and six (6).
During the officers’ contact at the vehicle, they each noted Johnny Wheatcroft reaching down below the seat into a backpack. Mr. Wheatcroft also immediately upon contact exhibited verbal non-compliance by refusing to identify himself and failed to obey the officer’s instructions to stop reaching his hands beneath the seat into the backpack and about the vehicle in the area between the seat and console. For the safety of themselves and those around them, including the minor children, the officers attempted to remove Mr. Wheatcroft from the vehicle so they could maintain a safe eye on him for the duration of the traffic stop as well as conduct a pat down for weapons.
Mr. Wheatcroft immediately began to physically resist the officers’ attempts to escort him from the vehicle while continuing to place his hands where officers could not see them. Officers displayed their Tasers and warned him of potential Taser use to gain his compliance; however, Mr. Wheatcroft continued to argue, yell and physically resist the officers’ control holds. Due to the physical resistance from Mr. Wheatcroft, the Taser was used in a drive stun capacity in order to gain control and avoid physical injury.
While officers attempted to detain Mr. Wheatcroft, Anya Chapman swung a bag filled with bottled drinks, striking Officer Lindsey in the head, rendering him unconscious. Seeing his partner unconscious, coupled with Mr. Wheatcroft’s continued resistance and the unknown threat from within the vehicle, Officer Schneider deployed his Taser, striking Mr. Wheatcroft. Dealing with two adults that were being physically aggressive and had already assaulted one officer, Officer Schneider asked for additional officers to respond. As multiple officers arrived on scene, they tended to the injured officer and helped detain Mr. Wheatcroft as he was continuing to resist officers by kicking and screaming. Mr. Wheatcroft was eventually able to be calmed down, and he and Anya Chapman were taken into custody without further incident. As officers continued their investigation, a usable quantity of methamphetamine was found within the vehicle. Mr. Wheatcroft and Ms. Chapman were charged with Aggravated Assault due to their actions, in which Ms. Chapman subsequently plead guilty.
Fire personnel responded to the scene to evaluate Mr. Wheatcroft and the injured officer. Mr. Wheatcroft refused medical attention. The officer that was struck was transported to a local valley hospital for medical treatment and returned to full duty several days later.
The Glendale Police Department is dedicated to remaining transparent with the community that we serve, and public safety is the top priority. The Department recognizes that society expects accountability and we hold ourselves to the highest standards set by Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training as well as state law. Per Department protocol regarding any response to resistance, a review of the officers’ actions has been performed and discipline implemented regarding certain tactics used by one officer.
The video below shows the Glendale Officer being knocked unconscious by one of the occupants in the vehicle.
Volatile Glendale Policing Situation Detailed
GLENDALE, Ariz. – On July 26, 2017, Glendale Police Officers were in the area 5900 W. Myrtle Avenue conducting intensive patrol due to increased crime reported in the area. At approximately 7:30 PM, Officers Matt Schneider and Mark Lindsey contacted the occupants of a Ford Taurus after Officer Schneider observed a traffic violation. The contact occurred in a parking lot that was included in a blanket trespass agreement with the City and parking lot owner. The officers both approached the Ford Taurus and found that it was occupied by three adults and two children. Upon contact, officers discovered that the driver did not have a driver’s license and began to address an observed seat belt violation. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Shawn Blackburn (34), the driver of the vehicle; Johnny Wheatcroft (37), the front seat passenger; and Anya Chapman (34), the driver’s side rear passenger with two children beside her, ages eleven (11) and six (6).
During the officers’ contact at the vehicle, they each noted Johnny Wheatcroft reaching down below the seat into a backpack. Mr. Wheatcroft also immediately upon contact exhibited verbal non-compliance by refusing to identify himself and failed to obey the officer’s instructions to stop reaching his hands beneath the seat into the backpack and about the vehicle in the area between the seat and console. For the safety of themselves and those around them, including the minor children, the officers attempted to remove Mr. Wheatcroft from the vehicle so they could maintain a safe eye on him for the duration of the traffic stop as well as conduct a pat down for weapons.
Mr. Wheatcroft immediately began to physically resist the officers’ attempts to escort him from the vehicle while continuing to place his hands where officers could not see them. Officers displayed their Tasers and warned him of potential Taser use to gain his compliance; however, Mr. Wheatcroft continued to argue, yell and physically resist the officers’ control holds. Due to the physical resistance from Mr. Wheatcroft, the Taser was used in a drive stun capacity in order to gain control and avoid physical injury.
While officers attempted to detain Mr. Wheatcroft, Anya Chapman swung a bag filled with bottled drinks, striking Officer Lindsey in the head, rendering him unconscious. Seeing his partner unconscious, coupled with Mr. Wheatcroft’s continued resistance and the unknown threat from within the vehicle, Officer Schneider deployed his Taser, striking Mr. Wheatcroft. Dealing with two adults that were being physically aggressive and had already assaulted one officer, Officer Schneider asked for additional officers to respond. As multiple officers arrived on scene, they tended to the injured officer and helped detain Mr. Wheatcroft as he was continuing to resist officers by kicking and screaming. Mr. Wheatcroft was eventually able to be calmed down, and he and Anya Chapman were taken into custody without further incident. As officers continued their investigation, a usable quantity of methamphetamine was found within the vehicle. Mr. Wheatcroft and Ms. Chapman were charged with Aggravated Assault due to their actions, in which Ms. Chapman subsequently plead guilty.
Fire personnel responded to the scene to evaluate Mr. Wheatcroft and the injured officer. Mr. Wheatcroft refused medical attention. The officer that was struck was transported to a local valley hospital for medical treatment and returned to full duty several days later.
The Glendale Police Department is dedicated to remaining transparent with the community that we serve, and public safety is the top priority. The Department recognizes that society expects accountability and we hold ourselves to the highest standards set by Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training as well as state law. Per Department protocol regarding any response to resistance, a review of the officers’ actions has been performed and discipline implemented regarding certain tactics used by one officer.
The video below shows the Glendale Officer being knocked unconscious by one of the occupants in the vehicle.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Hero Cops must have complete privacy from the criminial public.
http://nycpba.org/press-releases/2019/pba-reacts-to-discipline-report/
PBA President Patrick J. Lynch said:
PBA President Patrick J. Lynch said:
“When we see a panel of distinguished law
enforcement figures bowing to the demands of anti-police, pro-criminal
advocates, it is clear that public safety in this city is headed down a
very dark path. The panel’s recommendation to shred the confidentiality
protections for police personnel records will put all New Yorkers in
jeopardy. Criminals will exploit this supposed ‘transparency’ in order
to escape justice, and police families will be exposed to even greater
threats and harassment. With respect to the NYPD’s disciplinary
processes, the panel’s recommendations amount to more of the same. They
contain no enhanced accountability for supervisors and decision-makers,
and nothing that would prevent meritless or fabricated complaints from
derailing cops’ careers. Just more bureaucracy engineered to pummel
rank-and-file police officers, while holding the city and NYPD
leadership blameless. None of this is surprising, because this
supposedly ‘independent’ panel was created to provide political cover
for these exact conclusions. New York City police officers long ago
received the message: our city’s leaders have chosen their public safety
priorities, and they have nothing to do with the actual concerns of the
communities we protect. Police officers on patrol must conduct
themselves accordingly.”
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