Here is an article that ran in the Phoenix New Times this week (be sure to read the comments at the end of the article. We love the comments by "Jack Harris").
Below is a caption from the article which points out that Phoenix PD Internal Affairs detectives conducted an audit on the Child Sex Crimes Scandal in the PPD.
"In September, an auditor from the Professional Standards Bureau found problems with a lot of investigations conducted by retired Phoenix Detective Alan MacIver. The questionable investigations prompted an audit of all of MacIver's cases that still fell within the statute of limitations, and could still be prosecuted.
While auditing MacIver's cases, a city auditor took a random sample of other cases in the department's child sex crimes unit and found several other cases -- from other investigators -- that didn't have the proper documentation on file, or may not have been handled correctly. Crump says the department determined that of the thousands of cases it reviewed -- dating as far back as 1999 -- hundreds of cases weren't handled correctly.
In September, when word of the mishandled cases fell in the lap of acting Phoenix police Chief Joe Yahner, he sought to fix the problem immediately. 'No excuses here, whatsoever," Yahner told a City Council subcommittee. "We have policies and processes in place that we didn't follow to the letter of the law and we should have.'"
While auditing MacIver's cases, a city auditor took a random sample of other cases in the department's child sex crimes unit and found several other cases -- from other investigators -- that didn't have the proper documentation on file, or may not have been handled correctly. Crump says the department determined that of the thousands of cases it reviewed -- dating as far back as 1999 -- hundreds of cases weren't handled correctly.
In September, when word of the mishandled cases fell in the lap of acting Phoenix police Chief Joe Yahner, he sought to fix the problem immediately. 'No excuses here, whatsoever," Yahner told a City Council subcommittee. "We have policies and processes in place that we didn't follow to the letter of the law and we should have.'"
Um Hello Chief Yahner......"No excuses whatsoever you say?" Really?!?!
You must be an absolute fucktard and forgot to tell the media that YOU WERE THE LIEUTENANT IN CHARGE OF THE SEX CRIMES UNIT IN 1999!!!
You must be an absolute fucktard and forgot to tell the media that YOU WERE THE LIEUTENANT IN CHARGE OF THE SEX CRIMES UNIT IN 1999!!!
Yeah no joke. Top acting cop, the current pussy acting police chief Joe Yahner lead the Sex Crimes Unit while all this was going down (pun)!
Is this an integrity issue on Yahner's part? Is Joe Yahner a card carrying member of NAMBLA? We surely think so! So, we have to ask Joe Yahner, why were you asleep at the wheel and allowed 100s, possibly 1000s, of Sex Crimes Cases to fall through the cracks?
Why did you let Louie Tovar’s kid Adrian off on his sex crimes? Were you performing Case Management Reviews of your sergeants and detectives? You were required to do that and, if you had, you would have seen your detectives were not doing their jobs and all of these innocent victims would have been protected. Maybe you were too busy teaching your daughter how to speed away from the cops. Maybe you were too busy leaving your beloved and smoking hot wife? Maybe you were too busy polishing the badge of chief Jack Ass with a nice Jack Harris reach-around?
Why did you let Louie Tovar’s kid Adrian off on his sex crimes? Were you performing Case Management Reviews of your sergeants and detectives? You were required to do that and, if you had, you would have seen your detectives were not doing their jobs and all of these innocent victims would have been protected. Maybe you were too busy teaching your daughter how to speed away from the cops. Maybe you were too busy leaving your beloved and smoking hot wife? Maybe you were too busy polishing the badge of chief Jack Ass with a nice Jack Harris reach-around?
Here is another story that was on local television affiliate, KPHO TV5:
"CBS 5 has learned that one of detective MacIver's former supervisors is still with the Phoenix department. Investigators are looking into any role Sgt. Steve McClellan may have played in those botched cases, but to this point, no one has been disciplined."
"CBS 5 has learned that one of detective MacIver's former supervisors, POLICE CHIEF JOE YAHNER, is still with the Phoenix department. Investigators are looking into any role Sgt. Steve McClellan CHIEF YAHNER may have played in those botched cases, but to this point, no one CHIEF YAHNER has not been disciplined himself, nor told anyone about his role in this debacle, since he is the Chief and doesn't want to take a chance that his lack of supervision of the Sex Crimes Unit could interfere with his selection as permanent Police Chief."
Again, Yahner fails to mention he was in charge of the Sex Crimes Unit when these children's predators were never arrested for their crimes.
What Yahner should have said was:
"I am extremely concerned that I didn't do my job when I was in charge of the Sex Crimes Unit and am treating this matter with the utmost importance," Yahner wrote. "Crimes against children are some of the most heinous and disturbing crimes in our community, and protecting our children is one of the highest priorities for the Police Department. I am disappointed I failed to do my job, but hey, I am Police Chief so I am above this trivial bullshit. I’ve let Louie Tovar’s kid Adrian off and helped cover up how he molested children, why not a few more?
Here is proof that the Internal Affairs audit actually went back to 1994. We find it interesting that while the actual audit went back to 1994, Chief Yahner tells the media the audit went back to 1999. Maybe because he didn't want anyone to know he was in charge of the Sex Crimes Unit from 1996 to 1999?
"PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are launching a major investigation into their Child Crimes Unit. The department says some cases may not have been handled properly. Investigators are reviewing 2,500 cases, going back to 1994. One of those cases under review involves a 3-year-old girl who was molested, allegedly by a registered sex offender, who wasn't arrested for six years." And during that time -- police say he ended up molesting another girl."
We think so!
AZPOST Integrity issue? We think so! Yahner's oversight to tell the media the audit went back to 1994 and he was in charge of the unit from 1996 to 1999 should cost him his job as permanent Police Chief? ABSOLUTELY! Why didn't Yahner tell the truth that the audit found problems back to 1994?
"PHOENIX (KPHO) - A big report has been released from the city of Phoenix. It spells out what's wrong with the police department's child sex crimes unit and what needs to be done to fix it.
Now city leaders are sounding off. "You know, this almost makes me cry," said Phoenix Vice Mayor Thelda Williams. "First it was Mike Polombo's tight pants, and now this!"
Williams has been a huge advocate for change ever since the child sex crimes story broke. "It's unforgivable, absolutely unforgivable. There should be zero tolerance when it comes to a child sex crime," Williams said.
After reading the city audit of the Family Investigations Bureau, Williams said she's even more fired up. "Somebody's head should roll. More than one head should roll," she said.
According to the report, now retired Detective Alan MacIver didn't follow policy and procedures on 81 percent of his cases. That was back in 2007. "We were told two months ago that they were aware of it, they had done training and were fixing it. And now this," Williams said.
The report shows even now, only 55 percent of current cases were properly investigated.
"Thirty-nine cases still remain open. And show no evidence of investigation efforts for approximately one year," Williams read off the report. "OK, now that you've got me nauseated," she said. She said she's not just disturbed by the department's mistakes. "If you can't protect a child, what the hell are you doing on the police force?" she asked.
Williams is also upset at what this whole mess has done to the kids who didn't get the help they deserved. "It makes you sick to think what those kids must be, not only have gone through but are continuing to go through when you can't trust the policeman POLICE CHIEF, Joe Yahner," she said."
Hey Councilman Williams and Johnson, you now got your man! Are you going to follow up on your words and hold Yahner accountable? You may want to know BPC will be attending a future City Council meeting and demand you hold Yahner accountable like you said!
The police chief selection committe is reviewing all Phoenix cops who threw their hat in the ring for the Chief job. We sure hope they sees this blog. It tells the real story behind Chief Yahner and his rise to the top, in one of the worst police administrations in the country.
1 comments:
What the hell did anyone expect? The dept lowered the requirement to become a child crimes detective several years ago because they weren’t getting enough experienced case carrying detectives to apply. Instead of 3 years experience as a detective before moving into the CAC unit you now only need 3 three years as an officer and detective certification and the job is yours. Just asked them how many detectives currently assigned to CAC were transferred from patrol?
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