Unidentified Austin Officer on Paid Administrative Leave

Now, Now! People from Austin follow this blog? Thanks for the questions. Anyways. Here's the deal. Now none of us know just what is going on or who is involved so lets just plug away in this fashion. You could substitute a sergeant or whatever. So here goes. The current Chief is horribly inexperienced with this kind of issue, so lets assume he flees to the City Attorney with fear in his eyes and loathing for having been dumped in this mess. He wants to know what to do. A horrible allegation has been raised regarding sexual misdeeds and lets assume the City will demand a demotion. What would I do if I was the Lieutenant? I would point towards disparate treatment. I would demand to be treated in a like and similar fashion, from the same community, who swept the sexual misconduct of its ex-Chief under the rug so swiftly. This past investigation is in fact on file or at least it better be! As the old saying goes . . . what is good for the goose is good for the gander. A precedent has been established. Oh by the way, Colorado is warm. I could get used to this place.

Another Challenge for Ferguson Area based on Senseless Violence

So a Bosnian Immigrant gets into some kind of confrontation with three young men. Two are black and one is a Hispanic. The three boys beat Zemir with hammers. Man, talk about an argument for the Second Amendment. Some in the Bosnian Community blocked traffic expressing frustration over what they've termed a hate crime. I have heard of no neighborhoods being torched nor liquor stores looted so far. That's the good news. Zemir lost his life. New's can't get any worse than that.

Zemir

Hits close to home. He hailed out of Waterloo Iowa, a place I've spent a lot of time in lately.

Brutal - Ferguson Missouri - Lessons

So the Police are Militarized? Then demonstrators validate the tactic by rioting and looting? Community Based Policing is still going to win out. It is what the feds are calling for.

Power Corrupts and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. We have been discussing the fact that technology is the answer to better policing. Now the feds are going to roll out body cameras! Finally!

'Hands Up Don't Shoot' is a tactic all should use when confronted for whatever reason by officers. Makes a cops job easier.

Police Officers . . . NFL Players . . . Celebrities . . . Al Sharpton are all sharing thoughts. However true racism seems to surface when a person is protected by anonymity. What kind of lingering monster is out there? Racism is alive and well I'm thinking. Google away and see what ya find. Here is one comment I discovered. Read at your own risk my friends . . . sammydavis

5 days ago

LOLthat dumb fat N1GG3R desereved to get shot. F.U.C.King APES!

Lets keep learning. It's our only hope.

From the Goodreads Site regarding 'Brand of Justice'

Peggy Roberson's review

Mar 25, 14

5 of 5 stars

This book blew me away (no pun intended)!! It was so different from anything I've ever read before, and the last 1/3 of it kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down, until I finished it!! Winning this book from Goodreads has had no bearing on my review whatsoever.

It's a small world after all . . .

All work and no play doesn't get it done. After tearing around Denver I hit for the Prost Micro Brewery. I soon discovered the bartender, Sierrah, was from Winnebago, Minnesota. Small world, not only that, she knew Jenna, from back in the days of good old Austin.

Badgers play the Gophers today. If ya wondering Doug, take the Badges. Forget about the points. Longest running standing rivalry in SFS College Ball. Paul Bunyon's Axe ain't gonna be allowed on the post game field after last years brawl. Love this stuff. The Gophers ain't gonna be in the top 25 rankings after today. Badgers gnaw on Gophers after all.

The place is set up like a German Bavarian Garden. Only  German Brews. In the shadow of Mile High just off of I-29.

Goodbye to a Creative Genius aka Robin Williams

Had to swing by Mork and Mindy's. I was in New York City paying tribute to John Lennon when Robin suddenly left us. He know languishes in our memories and belongs to the ages. Saying goodbye never gets easy, does it?

Sharpton or Gandhi for Ferguson?

On 081714 I explained Browns death on this blog. I pointed out Officer Wilson would not and should not be indicted. So last night comes as no surprise. I do not understand why burning ones neighborhood down helps. Folks in bad straights in the Middle East, so what do they do? Rape, murder and destroy. Does it help? Where is Gandhi when ya need him?

Is there hope?

Fox Reporter Justin Joseph solves a Murder!

So riddle me this Batman . . . Detective Gates quickly closes a case without interviewing witnesses. He leaves this out of the report. He concludes Ashley shot herself in the back of the head? Powder burns anyone? Boy, it never happens like this on CSI, does it? Then the murder suspect and his buddy, the Detective are able to live with themselves knowing what kind of stunt they pulled? Check out these links I've attached. Check out how the suspect slams down his water bottle. Anger issues here? Many thanks for the firefighter in sunny Arizona for bringing this to my attention.

Watch this friends, then click on the link below and let me know what ya think.

My stories sound just a little bit more plausible - ya think? 

The Juicy Lucy as Seen on The Travel Channel

Many thanks for the hospitality. Hey, Dave cooked one up for President Obama when he stopped in. Merrill . . . great stories. Thanks for hanging out with yours truly. Before I knew it I was flyin' to Des Moines for more fun. Just me, clowning around the serious issues.

Your life is not complete until you land on a stool in Matt's Tavern and wash a Lucy down with a New Castle.

Behind Every Great Writer is a . . .

Stephen King: The first book by this author, the iconic thriller Carrie, received 30 rejections, finally causing King to give up and throw it in the trash. His wife fished it out and encouraged him to resubmit it, and the rest is history, with King now having hundreds of books published the distinction of being one of the best-selling authors of all time.

A Spouse! 'Nough Said?

Daniel Holtzclaw

Well . . . if true . . . Officer Holtzclaw has certainly done his best to prove 'JusThis' is plausible!

Say it isn't so . . .

That's Dan in the green playing for East Michigan. After not getting into the NFL he started to serve and protect. Just think, some thought JusThis couldn't happen.

Well Said

It is my sincerest wish those who are tiptoeing into a career involving law enforcement get something out of my stories. After being involved in various aspects of public service for 35 years here's to sharing stories that are indeed plausible.

yeah it was my grandpa, but he an Don were good friends. and the realer the better, I want to be prepared for what I am gunna deal with. but hey people are people crazy shit happens everywhere  

Anne Rice and why I Write!

You do have a story inside you; it lies articulate and waiting to be written — behind your silence and your suffering. 

Gun Fun and Serious Darren Wilson Issues

Guns can be fun or deadly. Anyways . . . I've been saying all along the Grand Jury will not indict Officer Darren Wilson. They dragged it out this long to let matters chill.

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane

This time it's back out West. Brand of Justice takes place in Casper Wyoming after-all.

Are You or Yours the next Lee Wollard?

Prosecutors claim that harsh sentences force plea bargains. This after the system dumped another innocent man behind bars. He dared to think he was innocent.

My Hero? Drum Roll Please . . .

My stories have proved to be right on the mark. How did I manage to pull it off? I lived it. I saw it for what it was. I learned. Now I toss out my stories which reflect the world for what it is, not for how folks want it to be. Remember, live in your dreams, not your past. Beware of those who masquerade as friends. The false prophets. They're out there. The kind of folks who turned in Ann Franks family. The gentleman who betrayed Jesus. It's all about fear and greed. Everyone has to contend with the fear that they do not have as much as their neighbor. My hero? Drum Roll Please . . .

Oh That Creative Feeling!

Any ideas on what Heavenly Goat Milk Products and Brand of Justice have in common? Creativity my friends. Creativity! More to follow.

Roll in Trash & Smell like Garbage

Ya get the feeling we're really screwed? I mean it was a scary business standing in that old election booth. It was like . . . damned if I do and damned if I don't! Where is decency when ya need it?

Looking forward to The Quad Book Get Together!

I found a book from the Master! Looking forward to Iowa today.