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Do police officers have a right to break the law if they have a feeling someone possesses drugs? The answer to the question is obviously NO, but that doesn't stop some officers from lying in police reports, or our beloved SAO from filing charges. Case in point: a Black male is walking down a residential street, where he is spotted by BSO personnel.  One of the deputies believes he recognizes the man from prior dealings, so they rush him and eventually find marijuana, after pulling down his pants.  There was no warrant for the man's arrest, no BOLO, no nothing indicating the man had committed a crime.  Miranda was never given either.  The man was booked, and the SAO filed felony charges. Don't believe us?  Well, see for yourself.  The entire incident is captured in glorious, broadcast quality footage, courtesy of the old Police Women Of Broward County reality show...continue to full post

Full post as published by JAABlog on November 05, 2010 (boomark / email).