Baltimore Cop to CNN: Morale ‘In the Sewers,’ Worst I’ve Ever Seen

An anonymous Baltimore police officer appeared on CNN tonight to say that morale is “in the sewers” and “the worst of the worst I’ve ever seen in my career.”

The Baltimore police are, of course, being scrutinized due to the death of Freddie Gray in police custody. The Department of Justice recentlyannounced an investigation into the Baltimore PD to see if they engaged in a pattern of excessive force.

This anonymous cop said that crime is on the rise in Baltimore because officers have “stop[ped] being proactive.” In other words, just like in New York City months ago, Baltimore officers, according to this one cop, have engaged in a slowdown.

And the only thing this cop thinks needs to be done is for Commissioner Anthony Batts and his command staff to go.

Via: Mediaite

Continue Reading....

[VIDEO] New Cellphone Video Shows Freddie Gray Put In Police Van

A new video showing Freddie Gray’s fateful encounter with police surfaced Wednesday, which may shed new light on a case that has sparked rioting, violence and charges for six Baltimore police officers.

Michelle Gross and another witness who has remained unidentified say they saw police officers drag Gray into a police van at Mount and Baker streets on April 12, The Baltimore Sun reports. The unidentified witness used a cellphone video to record the incident.

Though the video quality is low, yelling can be heard as several officers can be seen standing by Gray behind a white van stopped at a stop sign.  The video reportedly shows officers put Gray into handcuffs and leg shackles before sliding him head first on his stomach into the van

Via: Daily Caller

Continue Reading.....