Transparency? Not so much

By: Diane Benjamin I feel citizens have a right to know “who knew what and when” concerning Officer Schumaker’s racist comments.  I filed this Freedom of information act request to find out: All emails between Tari Renner, David Hales, and Police Chief Finney concerning the June 2013 Calhoun/Denny’s incident and the actions/discipline of Sgt. Ed […]

Seattle suspends cop, but not Bloomington?

By:  Diane Benjamin Sgt. Shumaker got punished with a piece of paper for making a racist remark.  That severe penalty is probably still hurting.  Sure. One media report says it can disappear if he stays clean for 5 years.  Wow, so much for that permanent record stuff.  He doesn’t lose anything of value except, now […]

Bloomington Police: Bullies, Racist, or can they explain?

Update 2: a grand jury has indicted Gabriella Calhoun, according to my sources.  There is audio and video to support it. The City will be releasing supporting information tomorrow or Friday.  The sooner, the better.   The gossip ,innuendo, and speculation can end then. UPDATE: the comments posted to this story are alarming.  Bloomington: you […]