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Galveston, Brazoria police react wisely by dismissing cases after evidence room thefts

After the Tulia drug stings I began watching Texas' network of drug task forces, which Gov. Perry ultimately abolished in 2006, and a recurring theme in corruption cases involved lax standards and procedures allowing thefts from evidence rooms.Though the task forces are gone now, the same problem cropped up in two recent cases in Southeast Texas where officials alleged police personnel stole cash or drugs. According to the Houston Chronicle ("2 area police departments hit by turmoil," May 30):Criminal cases are being dismissed, a police detective has resigned and a former clerk has been indicted as police departments in two Houston-area communities deal with the disappearance of evidence, including drugs. In the Brazoria County town of West Columbia, a detective quit the force after he couldn't comply with the chief's request that he produce cocaine that was held in evidence...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on May 30, 2008 (boomark / email).