"excessive force"
4 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed the beating death of Kelly Thomas, a 37-year-old homeless man in Fullerton, California, who was beaten by police officers and subsequently died. Koernke analyzed video evidence of the incident, criticized the systemic nature of police brutality across multiple states, and argued that such training and tactics originate from federal and state-level directives rather than individual officer decisions. He also addressed the suppression of evidence related to the case and called for accountability. The episode concluded with a segment from Phyllis Schlafly's Report on the National Day of Prayer and constitutional religious freedom.
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Joe McNeil filled in for Mark Koernke and discussed escalating police violence and excessive force incidents across the United States, including the shooting of a man whittling wood in Seattle, a 16-year-old in Arizona, and a cyclist in Florida. He emphasized that these are not isolated incidents and warned listeners to take defensive precautions, referencing earlier warnings about economic collapse that went unheeded. McNeil stressed the importance of self-defense awareness and personal preparedness in an increasingly dangerous environment.
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Mark Koernke discussed Michigan's proposed constitutional convention (con-con), warning that it could be used to circumvent existing constitutional protections and address state financial problems through backdoor means. He fielded a caller from Michigan who raised concerns about the convention being pushed by Governor Granholm and noted previous failed attempts in the 1980s. The show then pivoted to an extended discussion about police conduct and discipline, with Mark sharing anecdotes about his father's experience as a county deputy and contrasting old-school common-sense policing with modern aggressive tactics. He criticized young, inexperienced officers lacking life experience, the influence of drug use on police behavior, and the hiring of outside officers unfamiliar with local communities. Callers contributed perspectives on police discipline, martial arts training, and the difference between measured response and excessive force.
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Mark Koernke discussed police brutality and excessive force incidents, including a case of a Missouri teenager tasered 19 times resulting in a broken back, and a mall incident where pepper-ball rounds killed a young woman. He criticized law enforcement's use of non-lethal weapons and coached tactics like shouting "stop resisting" to justify violence. Koernke then shifted to communications security and tactical preparedness, explaining how to use CB radios, fiber optics, and abandoned infrastructure for secure communications during potential conflict. He announced upcoming militia tactical exercises in Michigan (September 27-28), Virginia, and South Carolina meetings, requested emergency assistance for families under federal attack, and promoted alternative fuel technologies including motorized bicycle conversion kits being developed with American-made components.