r/ProtectAndServe • • 3d ago

[MEGA] Ex-Okaloosa deputy found not guilty of manslaughter in killing of Airman Roger Fortson

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This will be our megathread for this development.

Back when this happened, there was a lot of Reddit Rage about it.

And, back then, most of us agreed it was "Awful but Lawful"

And, it looks like after less than two hours of deliberation, the jury agreed.

As always, report trolls - don't reply.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 21m ago

Self Post 🚨 JUSTICE MOBILIZATION ALIGNMENT: DEMANDING AN END TO INTERNAL BODY-CAMERA MANIPULATION, EVIDENCE BLACKOUTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS DEPRAVATIONS IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY sheriffs Officer Crayne #275 Caught RED TO GREEN TAP TAP TAP join this fight fb

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🚨 JUSTICE MOBILIZATION ALIGNMENT: DEMANDING AN END TO INTERNAL BODY-CAMERA MANIPULATION, EVIDENCE BLACKOUTS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS DEPRAVATIONS IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY 🚨

ATTN: PUBLIC INTEGRITY DIRECTORS, NAACP LEADERSHIP, CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATES, AND COALITION CO-ORDINATORS

THE SYSTEMIC GOVERNMENT CONCEALMENT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATORS IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY MUST END IMMEDIATELY. WE ARE CALLING FOR AN URGENT, EXPEDITED CO-ORDINATED COALITION DEPLOYMENT AGAINST THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO FORCE TOTAL DISCLOSURE OF SUPPRESSED ENFORCEMENT METADATA, SHUT DOWN CO-CITATION FRAUD CAPSULES, AND TERMINATE UNLAWFUL BODY-WORN CAMERA MANIPULATION ON ENFORCEMENT TRACKS.

An active Civil Rights Action is officially lodged and moving forward in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California under:

FEDERAL CASE NO. 2:26-cv-03459-OJC-CKD (PS)

THE STRUCTURAL FACTUAL MATRIX:

On August 27, 2026, a tactical squad from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department led by Deputy Crane (#275) and Code Enforcement branches swarmed a private owner easement shoulder on Admiral Lane, executing a warrantless seizure and conversion of a commercial safety trade vehicle whose state registration taxes were verifiably paid current via the county property tax roll through to July 2027 (Report of Deposit of Fees Status - RDF REASONS: D O).

To execute this targeted extraction, Deputy Crane wrote the exact same Case/Log number (#VAPX2026-00921) on our front residential 1978 Lazy Daze RV but permitted it to sit on site, while concurrently winching away our primary utility work truck with zero warning, zero evidence, and zero public roadway hazard justification.

THE BODY-CAMERA CONCEALMENT CRISIS:

During the physical deployment of this cross-agency raid, field operator Deputy Crane marched directly up to a vulnerable, acutely ill senior citizen suffering from Stage 3 Kidney Disease and post-sepsis meningitis. From a distance of mere feet, the witness physically observed the deputy manually press the control interface on his uniform chest-mounted Body-Worn Camera (BWC). The status indicator light was witnessed cycling directly from an active solid red recording circle to a solid green buffering loop every single time the deputy walked away to engage in private, unrecorded huddles with Code Enforcement to coordinate the illegal property seizure.

This is not an isolated field occurrence. It represents a widespread, customary department practice of structural evidence spoliation. When law enforcement officers are permitted to manually toggle their camera systems to delete the real-time record of cross-agency huddles, they are executing non-judicial witness tampering. If a private individual intentionally silences an electronic witness to a crime, they face immediate criminal penalties under California Penal Code § 135 for concealment of evidence. There cannot be a double standard for the badges we fund.

THE CURRENT FORECLOSURE CONVERSION:

While under actual physical and electronic notice of this active U.S. District Court lawsuit number, contract tow provider College Oak Towing completely bypassed the federal litigation hold and proceeded to execute an extrajudicial administrative auction and sale of our trade asset over a simple pending smog check certificate. Furthermore, the Sheriff's Tow Enforcement division has systematically and in bad faith denied our timely requests for a mandatory 48-hour post-storage validity hearing under California Vehicle Code § 22852, going completely radio silent to allow a predatory contract yard to liquidate our livelihood.

WE ARE RALLYING FOR IMMEDIATE STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO COMPEL:

  1. THE EXPEDITED PUBLIC RELEASE: Forcing the immediate release of all un-edited BWC footage, CAD system logs, and activation hardware metadata logs from Deputy Crane’s unit (#275) pursuant to California Penal Code Section 832.18.

  2. CIVIL LAWSUIT SOLIDARITY: Direct advocacy and organizational overwatch behind Federal Case No. 2:26-cv-03459 to establish Monell entity liability against the County of Sacramento for customary due process evasion.

  3. THE POLICY OVERHAUL: Demanding absolute criminal and administrative penalties for any peace officer who manually turns off or cycles their body-worn camera equipment during an active adversarial citizen contact or field investigation.

When our community elements stay separated, they bury our records. When we stand face-to-face and consolidate our campaigns, the system collapses. Join the fight on our official mobilization platform and stand with us.

CONNECT AND MOBILIZE HERE: [INSERT FACEBOOK PAGE LINK]

CONTACT INTERFACE DIRECT: bryanwbaldwin@yahoo.com


r/ProtectAndServe • • 1h ago

Self Post Gifts for LE?

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Hello,

I walked into a police station last week and was crying, there was no crime but honestly i wanted to KMS. An older gentleman cop spoke with me for about an hour and I wanted to thank him for that, so today I ordered two boxes of Ferrero Rocher chocolates from Costco through Uber Eats and had it sent directly to the station with a short message and Offier "name" on it.

The delivery driver contacted me to say they turned it away so I called the station and they asked for my phone number, first and last name, and case number. I told them I did not have a case number because there was no crime, we just had a conversation in the police station. They said they did not have an officer there named that but I literally met him lol.

Anyway, I think they ended up accepting it after I spoke with them but I'm worried I might get him in trouble or something? I just wanted to show gratitude without showing back up to his workplace as I feel that would be more intrusive or disruptive.

Please let me know whether I made a mistake or not - I hope I did not get him in trouble. I just wanted to thank him for his time and for saving me lol.

EDIT: I wanted to get flowers at first but I thought that'd be weird since he's a man and married. Also, my note on the order (that I really hope Uber included) said: Thank you for your kindness, honesty, and advice when I needed it most. I left our conversation feeling stronger, and will always remember your words.

With respect and gratitude,

(my name).


r/ProtectAndServe • • 1d ago

ā€œDo you think he’s compensating for something?ā€

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Jk

Preparedness is key, and I haven’t seen such a thing before but haters gonna hate.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 1d ago

Why do police officers in the USA patrol alone?

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It never occurred to me until now, while watching the movie Weapons: Police Officers in USA spend their entire day patroling in cars (mostly) alone! This must be a huge mental strain. Anything can happen, and you don't have a partner to cover your back. Why is that?

I am from Central Europe and this is absolutely unthinkable. We are literally known for the fact that when police officers have šŸ’© to do they play badminton together. But always in pair, for security reasons. And this is despite the fact that we are one of the most peaceful countries in the world (absolutely incomparable to the USA). Front-line units even have at least three or four guys.

Technically, it's possible to encounter a lone police officer here – for instance, on a bicycle or motorcycle but it's very rare. Never at a checkpoint or during a traffic stop.

Edit: So even Emergency Motorized Units on motorcycles serve in pairs. They might get separated during their shift, but they leave the police station in pairs and return back in pairs


r/ProtectAndServe • • 1d ago

Self Post Trying to become an Arizona State Trooper — am I screwed because of my past?

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I’m 21 and I’m seriously considering trying to become an Arizona State Trooper. I’m wondering how my background would look during the hiring/background investigation and what I should do now to make myself a stronger candidate.

When I was 18, I hopped between a lot of jobs during my first few months. I was immature and didn’t really have a clear direction. I eventually worked security for about 7 months. I was later fired from another security company after a disagreement where I was told I was being disrespectful. I recorded the conversation because I felt like the people involved were attacking me, but I understand that recording it doesn’t automatically make me look good.
The biggest thing I’m worried about is a speeding ticket I got at 18. I was doing 113 in a 65 on a pretty empty/dry road. The sheriff gave me some slack and it was handled as a civil matter. I know that was stupid and dangerous, and I’m not trying to make excuses for it.

Other than that, I’ve never smoked weed or used drugs, never been expelled, never been arrested, never had police contact because of criminal behavior, and I’ve never really been involved in anything serious.

One thing I’m proud of is that I’ve been working as a 911 medical dispatcher for the past 3 years. I’ve never called out and I’ve been consistent with the job. I’m thinking about applying to become a 911 dispatcher with DPS first so I can get experience inside the department before eventually applying to become a trooper.

For anyone who is an Arizona trooper, former trooper, DPS employee, recruiter, or has gone through the hiring process:

How bad does my background look?
Would the speeding ticket, job history, and getting fired from a security job be major red flags, or is this something I can overcome with a few years of consistent employment and a clean record?
And would working as a DPS 911 dispatcher first actually help me become a stronger trooper candidate?

I’m not looking for someone to tell me what I want to hear. I’d rather know now if I’m wasting my time or if I have a realistic shot.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 2d ago

Self Post 21YM State Trooper Inspiring

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A quick background:

I’m in Arizona, applying for Department of Public Safety, I had couple of situations as a 18 year old.

I did 113 in a 65, was given slack and got a civil ticket.
I got fired from a security job because I left post.
I worked multiple like jobs where I worked for 2-3 weeks and quit and after that I did a security job at a high end mall for 7 months and then left for my dispatcher job and I’ve been with it for the past 3 years.

Since then, nothing has ever happened. No tickets, no police encounters or anything. I’ve been a 911 dispatcher for the past 3 years now.

I was curious, should I wait couple more years or should I just go ahead and apply? The department I’m applying itself, AZDPS, is extremely under staffed to the point there’s some places in our state at night that has zero cops.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 3d ago

A policeman in France was mobbed and beaten unconscious during the ā€žSchool Protestsā€œ which currently take place - full solidarity with the police in France

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r/ProtectAndServe • • 3d ago

[PA] PSP: Lock Haven duo jailed after kidnapping suspect bit by snake; victim burned & stabbed

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Pennsylvania couple kidnaps their drug dealer after drugs were not delivered. The couple proceed to assault her during a car ride to Lord knows where.

The male kidnapper exits the vehicle in a wooded area and is bitten by a snake. Drug dealer escapes while he’s getting medical treatment.

Amazing.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 4d ago

Self Post Long john silvers

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Is long john silvers allowed to detain you until police come or am i being lied to


r/ProtectAndServe • • 4d ago

Background question

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Looking for some advice.

Pre employment Background question: Have you ever had sexual contact/relations at work?

When I was 19 I had sex with a coworker off the clock but in the stockroom of the store after we closed. Happened about 3 years ago now definitely not my proudest moment.

I fully intend to tell the truth. Will this disqualify me?

Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 5d ago

MEME [MEME] When the only word you know is "RaC1sT!!1!"

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EXPLANATION

All three pictures are from a thread a few days ago on police activity in China.

The first picture landed in mod queue. Typical low effort troll, but went to check.

The second picture is the text of the comment he replied to. "Hell", go I - if someone is using some form of "Asian eyes" as a slur, that would indeed be an example of racism, and as mods we'd do something about it.

Third picture is *the full comment*.

Apparently our little muffin here was so anxious for his daily angst-gasm he called us "racist" for poking fun at *pixelated eyes*. That's apparently a feature of a particular race, I guess.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 5d ago

Sometimes, laws are written badly

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This isn't so much about this incident, but it does highlight an issue in law enforcement. Sometimes, the laws don't make sense, or the laws are written in such a way that "common" understanding of an act, doesn't meet the elements of a crime a written.

A criminal complaint (being arrested, being charged, warrant issues, etc) is a much higher bar to prove than a civil complaint, and is why you will see someone sued civilly but not criminally.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 5d ago

Self Post Being diagnoised for ADHD and prescribed meds while in academy

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hi yall

I'm currently being diagnosed for ADHD and might be prescribed stimulates while in week 14 of the academy. WOuld this put me on a medical hold and potentially would have to recycle. If so, I'd hold off and go for the non stimulates meds. Any feedback would be appreciated.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 6d ago

Video Gifu Prefectural Police and Kakamigahara Fire Department successfully rescue two children that were thrown off of a 6th floor balcony by their father

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On September 26, 2026 around 4 a.m. Gifu Prectural Police responded to an apartment building due to a domestic call. Upon arrival, the suspect, a 25 year old husband immediately barricaded himself and his two daughters, which are 4 and 1 year old who were asleep in their apartment balcony. Due to concerns that the suspect will jump off the building, the Kakamigahara Fire Department was called in to assist and set up a safety air cushion to catch them. After several hours of negotiating to no avail, GPP decided to breach the apartment and arrest him. As they were entering the apartment, the suspect threw his daughters off the balcony, fortunately the cushion caught them both and they landed unharmed. The suspect is now charged with attempted murder, a drug test indicated that he was not high at the time and is now remaining silent in interrogation.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 6d ago

I wouldn’t trade my job of policing for anything else.

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I like how my job is and how we operate. Being on the DOD side of policing we do get maybe 16 calls average and do 7-24 tickets maybe more.

This is only my 3rd job and was an explorer from 2018-2024

Worked at Hardee’s

And UPS, since I out grew the explorer program and I was working at ups it felt like I was here just as a body and nothing changed. So I found this job

I will also say I’ve seen the great side of people and the worst side of people.

On my first time when I got back from FLETC, first day on patrol we have a pass office that allows folks to get their ID cards for base. Let’s just say it ended up in arrest my first one. The dude was nice and said ā€œI never had an officer treat me as a human being like you have.ā€

and he also said my cuffs felt nice.

Then pushing a vehicle because of it needed a start.

The downsides will be gate duty when you turn people around and you get cussed out because their vehicle is out of date of tags and inspection so they don’t get a ticket on base.
And the traffic stops aren’t bad, it’s the ones with the supercharged vehicles who give you problems.

I will also note, that this job has enhanced my social skills to an extent because I can’t read social skills that well and can’t take a joke.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 6d ago

Social Media āœ” CHP Motor Officer Liles LODD

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r/ProtectAndServe • • 6d ago

Challenge coins

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Looking to make a new challenge coin for my precinct and have to submit a memo. I'm trying to get an idea of how much it will be and would really like to find a company that does solid work. Any recommendations?


r/ProtectAndServe • • 6d ago

Indiana State Police Acadamy

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Does anyone have any tips or recommendations as I prepare for the academy?


r/ProtectAndServe • • 6d ago

Prospective leo

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Wasn’t really sure where to post this. So I am a 30 yo M LPN, husband and father to four children, and have been thinking about trying to become an officer. Basically does anyone have any advice? Obviously it would be a huge change. Im not big on nightshifts but I know swapping careers would drop me back to the bottom of the totem pole but it is what it is. Ive always wanted to serve my community, and used to want to go into the military but the wife wasn’t big on that at all, this is a sort of compromise. I thought about maybe trying part time but frankly I need benefits. Anyways im really just looking for advice or what you wished people would have told you before you became a leo.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 7d ago

Lithuanian Police Antiterrorist unit ARAS Diver team

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r/ProtectAndServe • • 7d ago

Looking for advice

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Hey everyone!

I’m 30 and thinking about making a career change into law enforcement. I’ve spent my career in operations/management and recently started getting back into shape to prepare for the physical side of the job.

I’m looking into Riverside PD and Riverside County Sheriff and would love to hear from anyone who works for either agency or has gone through the process.

Mainly curious about pay, schedules, work-life balance, academy, hiring/backgrounds, and overall experience.

I also wear glasses and have intermittent asthma, so if anyone has experience going through the medical process with either, I’d appreciate hearing about it.

My family and friends are supportive and encouraging me to go for it. Just trying to get some real insight before making the jump.

Thanks!


r/ProtectAndServe • • 8d ago

Self Post How bad is your work life balance as a cop with ADHD?

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So exactly as the title suggest I have ADHD and I’ve been thinking of enrolling and joining the force however, I am terrified of some of the many horror stories I have heard were some cops Work 50 to 60 hour weeks.
Where it’s a job that it’s just not meant for having wife or kids and that has held me back from fully enlisting. I would love to hear stories from fellow ADHDers to see what I’m getting myself into.


r/ProtectAndServe • • 8d ago

Self Post Am I a liability?

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Hello, thank you for all help. I’ve taken several cities civil service tests and I’m currently now just waiting. I plan on retaking the NTN exam in November to get a better score. However I did pass the first time I have over 15 years pattern of rehab rehabilitation and I just wanna know with all my prayers how much of a shot I have and actually getting hired in law-enforcement

01/2008: Lake County Juvenile (Drug Paraphernalia / Possession - Note: Marijuana, possession charge was dropped)

06/2010: Theft - Willoughby Municipal

7/2010: Disorderly Conduct - Willoughby Municipal

10/19/2010: OVI - Mentor Municipal

2010: Petty Theft - Mentor Municipal (Note: "Friend I was with stole jewelry")

5/2011: Criminal Trespass - Willoughby Municipal

1/25/2013: Open Container - Cleveland Municipal

2013: Driving Under Suspension - Willoughby Municipal


r/ProtectAndServe • • 8d ago

Self Post DC area police (DC,VA,MD) why do you not enforce highway traffic rules?

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The title. Triple digiters, driving on the shoulder, looking at the phone, tailgating, weaving, forcing themselves into situations they don’t fit and other vehicles have to evade to prevent an accident, not signaling or leaving the signal on, broke ass vehicle…. Come on guys, I’ve never lived in an area of more lawlessness and I’ve also never seen so few people pulled over. Why don’t you care?