Is Collin County District Attorney Building His Own SWAT Team?

It would appear that John Roach, the Collin County district attorney, wants to build his own personal SWAT Team. [More]

Don't mess with Texas...Only Ones?

[Via Todd F]

Dime Stores

Toy guns back then were very realistic. I had a Tommy gun that had a bolt and fired caps as well as a rattattat noise. It was actual size and color. I owned a pump shotgun that fired caps and ejected plastic shells. All manner of pistols modern and Western as well as Davy Crockett gear and Indian bows and arrows were all over the house. There were holsters and other gear. [More]

Mike H takes some of us old enough to remember on a trip down Memory Lane.

Unfortified in OK?

The law states that to “fortify an access point” means to willfully construct, install, position, use or hold any material or device designed to injure a person upon entry or to strengthen, defend, restrict or obstruct any door, window or other opening into a dwelling, structure, building or other place to any extent beyond the security provided by a commercial alarm system, lock or deadbolt, or a combination of alarm, lock or deadbolt.

The law carries punishment of imprisonment of not more than five years or by a fine up to $10,000 or by both. [More]

I note this story is two months old and there's not a lot else from media sources, and don't see a bill number to look up. I went to Rep. Tibbs' website and didn't find anything about it under sponsored legislation, and just don't have time to chase this down further.

Anybody know anything about it?

[Via Zachary G]

UPDATE:

M. Terry sends me this:

http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/WebBillStatus/main.html

HB1579 APPROVED BY GOV 5/22/2009 Prohibit fortifying door to delay law enforcement-Provide penalty

-HB 1579 by Rep. Charles Joyner, states that it shall be unlawful for any person to use, construct, position or hold a device used to fortify any door or window which delays entry of law enforcement during the commission of a crime.

BILL SUMMARY

1^st Session of the 52^nd Legislature

Bill No.: HB 1579

Version: CCR

Author: Representative Joyner

Senator Barrington

Date: May 20, 2009

Impact: Minimal Increase in Prison Costs

Bill Summary

Research Analyst: Brad Wolgamott

Senate Amendment 1 to HB 1579 provides a definition for the phrase “fortify an access point”. Increases the punishment to a felony. Increases the term of imprisonment to 5 years. Increases the fine to $10,000.

In the Engrossed measure, punishment was established as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and or a $5,000 fine. Punishment could have risen to a felony if committed during the commission of another felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment a $10,000 fine or both fine and imprisonment.

HB1579 makes it unlawful to reinforce or use any device to fortify a door or window of a building being used in the commission of a crime for the purpose of preventing entry or causing injury to law enforcement.

Fiscal Summary

Fiscal Analyst: Marilyn Anderson

The CCR for HB 1579 makes it a felony to fortify an access point to a building where a felony offense prohibited by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act is being committed for the purpose of preventing entry by law enforcement.

Fiscal Analysis

Persons convicted of this offense would be punished by up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $10,000. Since this is a new law, there is no available data on its occurrence; however, the Criminal Justice Resource Center expects the increased cost to the Department of Corrections will be minimal.

Long Term Fiscal Considerations

None

Fiscal Analysis Reviewed By:

House Fiscal Director

They might not have any "long-term fiscal considerations," but I'd sure be inclined to give anyone who supports this act of tyranny some other things to consider.

I was able to find this:



and I also found this, so at least we know who the fascists in the state senate are (hint: it looks like all of them)

[Click to enlarge]

I'm sure there's gotta be an easier way to navigate OK's legislative websites--I just don't have time today to figure it out.

We're the Only Ones...

...Sharing the Love Enough...

Richardson, who has served in the department for two years, is accused of trying to sexually assault a 19-year-old woman early Friday while he was in uniform and in his patrol car.

...Run Down Enough...

A police car driven by Chandler struck the suspect on foot during a chase.

The Toledo police officer that shot and killed a mentally disabled woman is temporarily off the streets after another incident. This time it was involving a car accident.

...Young at Heart Enough...

Former Brevard County Sheriff’s deputy Carl Graves will spend no more than two years in prison after a jury Friday acquitted him of raping a 13-year-old. He was instead convicted of attempting to molest the girl.

...Beloved Sons Enough...

Some deputies dispute that claim and said the latest case involving Johnson is another example of him getting preferential treatment because his father, Col. Mike Johnson, is second in command in the department.

...('Til Death Do Us Part?) Enough...

The witness said Gerard punched the victim, grabbed her by the back of her head and slammed her face against the steering wheel of their car.

...Welcome Guests Enough...

A Leominster police officer has been suspended pending the outcome of a Worcester police investigation into allegations he broke into a Worcester couple’s apartment last summer and threatened them with a knife.

[Via FFFW]

We're the Only Ones "Got Milk?" Enough

Mom: Cop Squeezed Breast Milk From Me [More]

Alrighty, then...

In fairness, what's a lactating new mom doing getting kicked out of bars? I know this says she passed a polygraph, and I know we're not supposed to blame victims, but I sense there is more to this story...I did up a "Got milk?" poster using the mug shot but decided I didn't feel comfortable putting it here.

[Via William T]

Wear Levi's Jeans, Pioneer Global 'Gun Control'

"Have you your pistols? Have you your sharp edged axes? Pioneers! O pioneers!" [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column tears away at a subversive fabric.

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This Day in History: February 6

The Treaty of Alliance with France was signed on February 6, 1778, creating a military alliance between the United States and France against Great Britain. Negotiated by the American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee, the Treaty of Alliance required that neither France nor the United States agree to a separate peace with Great Britain, and that American independence be a condition of any future peace agreement. In addition to the Treaty of Alliance, the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France was signed on February 6, 1778, promoting trade and commercial ties between the two countries. [More]