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Antigen:
DRUG TRUTH NETWORK UPDATES:  

The Cultural Baggage 1/2 hour program for 06/24/05 is now online featuring Norm Stamper, the former police chief of Seattle Washington and author of the powerful new book "Breaking Rank". http://www.edunow.com/1560256931.shtml

MP3: http://www.drugtruth.net/MP3/FDBCB_062405.mp3

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Paul:
Here is a quote from someone who recently heard Norm Stamper make a presentation:

"I heard Chief Stamper at the City Club of San
Diego June 17 -- one of the best speeches I ever have heard.

As one who grew up around cops, I find his
critique of policing practices and his proposals for reform right on target.

His book is worthy of the attention of anyone
with a commitment to improving the urban quality of life.  We are lucky to have had him for a time, as Assistant Chief, shaping the development of the SDPD, which he now pronounces one of the cleanest in the nation."

Antigen:
Yeah, I find it so encouraging when leos come out of the closet on this issue. It's a sensitive issue. Fact is, there is no possible way, under current policies, for a cop to play by the rules and to be ethical. The rules just don't allow for it. So there are various kinds of corruption; some easier to live with than others (depending on your perspective).

Is SDPD among the cleanest in the nation?
There never was a good war or a bad peace.

--Benjamin Franklin, (1773)
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Paul:

--- Quote ---On 2005-06-26 11:40:00, Antigen wrote:


Is SDPD among the cleanest in the nation?

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I was surprised by that statement. I dont' think I
can answer that in comparison to other municipalities.

I do know there used to be lots more trouble with the San Diego Police Department. Now they do outreach to the community and have listened, and
have adapted their training to include what they
heard.

There have been no mega scandals, now that I think of it, not even little one's.

Hmmm, perhaps it is true.

We have had a lot of good Chief's and Assistant Chief's the last two decades. Norm Stamper was one of them. He had a great reputation and some where bummed that his timing to be chief didn't peak at the same time as the job opening in Seattle.

I think I will read the book!

Paul

Paul:
Ginger,

I am so glad that you posted this book.

I guess I am victim of no longer thumbing
through the newspaper everyday, rather, trying
to read it online. I no longer see every article.

The couple of articles in the San Diego Union-Tribune are worthy of posting, they shall
follow.

Paul

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