Maybe Cops Aren’t all Racist

cops racistHere’s a radical idea that challenges the message the media presents about cops killing people of color.  An editorial in the StartTribune carried it, suggesting that maybe the killing of black men by police officers is not all attributable to racism.  Because, maybe, cops aren’t all racist.  Of course, not all cops are racist, but with each tragic …

A Prosecutor and Police Officers

Years ago, I worked as a prosecutor of serious crimes in the largest county in Minnesota.  I had constant contact with police officers.  People police officersmistakenly think that police officers can charge serious crimes.  They investigate, gather evidence, and interview potential witnesses.  Then they bring that evidence to a prosecutor who makes the charging decision.  From my experience, here …