Police Corruption Archives

A Disturbing Betrayal of Trust: What the Arrest of Sergeant Mark Burhoe Reveals About Accountability in Law Enforcement

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Sergeant Mark Burhoe of the Montgomery County Police Department has been charged with ten counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, shocking Maryland residents and raising concerns about law enforcement accountability. While Burhoe was released on bond, calls for transparency and justice highlight the urgent need for integrity within public institutions.

Accountability / Crime & Violence / Crime Violence / Criminal / Government / Government / Law Enforcement / Policy / Politics

When “Protect and Serve” Fails: The Alarming Case of Frederick Officer James Dodson

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

When a police officer uses department-issued devices to allegedly solicit minors and possess child sexual abuse material, the failure isn’t just personal—it’s institutional. The case of Frederick Police Corporal James Dodson exposes a disturbing truth: Maryland’s system too often protects the uniform over the innocent. Taxpayers footed the bill for his paycheck even as the investigation unfolded, revealing just how deeply broken our public accountability systems have become.

Court Corruption / Family Court Reform / New York / New York Watch / The Fishman Files

Axon, Body Cams, and the Truth They Don’t Want You to See

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

By Michael Phillips When police body cameras were first introduced, they were sold to the public as tools of transparency. A way to capture the truth. A mechanism to protect …

Is New Rochelle a Pattern Misconduct Hotspot?

June 9, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Investigations reveal a troubling pattern of misconduct within the New Rochelle Police Department, especially surrounding former officer Lane Schlesinger, who faced numerous complaints yet remained protected and retired with a pension. Similar issues appear widespread, raising concerns about systemic failures and a lack of accountability, demanding comprehensive oversight reform.