And justice for all – or maybe not
The problem stems from a justice system that functions solely based on “evidence” before the court and divorces itself from common-sense and reality.
James G Jewell is a retired Winnipeg Police Officer who served the City of Winnipeg for over twenty-six (26) years. Investigative assignments included terms on the emergency response unit (ERU), undercover narcotics, break & enter squad, robbery squad, organized crime, major crime and the homicide unit where he worked as an investigator and supervisor. Jewell specialized in interviewing and interrogation and police use of deadly force. He is the managing editor of The Police Insider www.thepoliceinsider.com
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