Crime Time
Episode 282
Police Shootings & Cover-Ups: The National Shame Of Justice
Police misconduct cover-ups and payoffs are examined with retired police officer Cheryl Dorsey. We look at the $4.8M settlement that the family of police shooting victim Samuel DuBose reached with UC, Chicago’s cover-up of a video showing the police shooting death of Cedrick Chatman, and Baltimore police officer William Porter’s mistrial in the Freddie Gray case. We also explore LAPD Chief Charlie Beck’s decision to recommend criminal charges against an officer who shot and killed an unarmed homeless man in Venice, in this uncensored Crime Time episode hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Cheryl Dorsey to Crime Time.
01:25 Family of police shooting victim Samuel DuBose settles with UC for $4.8M.
06:30 What should be done about cops who condone police violence?
08:55 Chicago police cover up video of Cedrick Chatman shooting.
18:10 Freddie Gray case: Hung jury in the trial of Baltimore police officer William Porter.
25:50 LAPD Chief Charlie Beck seeks charges against officer in shooting death.
31:00 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Cheryl Dorsey is a Los Angeles native. In 1978, she began a career in law enforcement where she worked for the State of California, Department of Justice. In 1980, Cheryl joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During (LAPD) her twenty year career, she worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units such as traffic, vice and the infamous gang unit known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.)
As an LAPD insider, Ms. Dorsey’s autobiography, The Creation of a Manifesto, Black & Blue, provides an unfiltered look into the LAPD’s internal processes with a level of credibility that is undeniable and irrefutable. Today, she serves as a speaker, freelance writer, community advocate and police expert, educating the public in the areas of police policy and procedures as well as understanding police culture and deciphering police code talk. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show as a guest expert and is also a regular commentator on syndicated radio show, The Hutchinson Report in Los Angeles.
Ms. Dorsey is a speaker, freelance writer and much sought after police expert on important issues making national headlines, regarding abuse under the color of authority – that is, racial profiling, use of force, deadly force and women’s workplace issues. Ms. Dorsey enlightens and empowers audiences with her candid and honest approach to surviving police encounters.
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