SHIELD magazine spring 2000

In 2000, police officers in Columbus, Ohio found themselves in the bulls-eye of the Justice Department's most recent step to impose federal law standards on police departments nationwide. With prior federal takeovers in Steubenville and nearby Pittsburg, PA, Columbus found itself under pressure by the Justice Department to sign a "consent decree" that would allow the federal government to take over all police operations. When Columbus rightly refused, the DoJ filed a lawsuit against the city to recover all federal grant money awarded over the past years.

LEAA backed Columbus and supported the right of every state and local police department to run their operations in the manner best suited to the needs of the local communities-- not the whims of Washington.

Feature Articles:

Feds Threaten To Take Over Ohio Police Department;
Could Your Town Be Next?, Darlene Hutchinson

Government Oversight:
The Dangers to Pilicing & Officer Safety, Dave Smith, LETN Dir. of Education

Justice for All... Even Crime Victims, Darlene Hutchinson

LEAA Opposes Political Scapegoating in NY, Elizabeth Kennedy

Disorder in the Courts:
Activist Judges Threatem Justice, Thomas L. Jipping, J.D.

Americans Against Hillary, Kevin H. Watson

Smart Gun Update:
A Computer in Every Holster?, Warren Pelton

A Tale of Two Cops:
The continuing Need for H.R. 218, James J. Fotis

Going Above and Beyond the Call

Laser Aiming Devices: Targeting the Misuse

The Bail Industry: A Civil Function or Detriment to the Public?

Also in this issue:

Executive Director's Corner
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
James J. Fotis, LEAA's Executive Director

President's Perspective
Medical Misadventures
John Chapman, LEAA's President

Letters

At a Glance

LEAA Scanner

Federal Legislative Update

Hot Off the Presses

In the Enemy's Camp

State and Local Legislative Update

Products on Parade

Parting Shots

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