[Ipg-smz] Facebook to hire ex-felons?

Gabe Goldberg gabe at gabegold.com
Mon Apr 1 03:53:16 UTC 2019


And I'm not sure my perspective on THAT differs.

I responded to, "As an attorney I recommend no discussion with LEO ( 
especy federal) other than definitely known facts with counsel present" 
because it seemed all encompassing, rather than in the context of an 
investigation.

But suppose it's a crime/incident (traffic accident?)  in which you're a 
victim or witness? Those involve investigations, do you include them in 
times to be cagey?

I've heard ACLU presentations making your point -- politely decline to 
discuss, politely decline entry to house, search of car, etc. ACLU makes 
the point that it's important for EVERYONE (even/especially white males) 
to assert those rights/decisions so officers are accustomed to refusals, 
may be more accepting of them from others. Problem is, of course -- 
being politely uncooperative (in LEO eyes) can lengthen an encounter if 
not turn it negative.

On 3/31/2019 10:32 PM, Richard Santalesa wrote:
> I'm not sure my perspective is different. I know many law enforcement 
> officers, have  contacts in the CT FBI offices. Etc.
>
> I have no issues approaching LEO to query or discuss, but if 
> approachef and questioned in the context of an investigation my 
> standard recommendation is to state, "I'm happy to help in any way I 
> can, but I can't speak to you further without my counsel advising me"
>
> On Mar 31, 2019, at 10:22 PM, Gabe Goldberg <gabe at gabegold.com 
> <mailto:gabe at gabegold.com>> wrote:
>
>     FWIW, different perspective here. After attending FCPD Citizens
>     Police Academy, I attended FBI Citizens Academy at Washington, DC
>     Field Office (both fascinating/informative). Again, knowing
>     multiple FBI agents and officials, I've had pleasant/informative
>     interactions with them. As a citizen, I both carry an ACLU
>     membership card and value my dealings with local and federal law
>     enforcement. I won't quote the tired saying "If you haven't done
>     anything, you have nothing to worry about" and recognize there
>     have been abuses but don't feel the need to be on guard. In fact,
>     both FCPD officers and FBI agents have been helpful when I had
>     minor issue or questions to discuss.
>
>     On 3/31/2019 10:06 PM, Richard Santalesa wrote:
>>     Sorry. As an attorney I recommend no discussion with LEO ( especy
>>     federal) other than definitely known facts with counsel present.
>>
>>     On Mar 31, 2019, at 8:59 PM, Ken Hess < kenneth.hess at gmail.com
>>     <mailto:kenneth.hess at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>         Exactly Sharon. That's the dilemma. You get out and can't
>>         find a decent job. What do you do? Fast food or crime?
>>
>>         I think there needs to be actual education in the prison
>>         system especially for those who have the possibility of
>>         parole/release. We can either spend some money training,
>>         teaching, and educating people or we can pay for them to come
>>         back and live off the state or get released and commit more
>>         crimes.
>>
>>         Thanks,
>>
>>         Ken
>>
>>         Kenneth Hess
>>         (918) 919-0411
>>         Twitter: @kenhess
>>         Skype: kenneth_hess
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>>         <http://frugalnetworker.com/>
>>         Filmmaker - Podcaster - Reviewer - System Administrator - Writer
>>
>>
>>         On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 6:31 PM Sharon Fisher <
>>         slfisher at gmail.com <mailto:slfisher at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>             So when someone has done their time, what are they
>>             supposed to do for a living when released?
>>
>>             On Sun, Mar 31, 2019, 12:50 PM Gabe Goldberg <
>>             gabe at gabegold.com <mailto:gabe at gabegold.com>> wrote:
>>
>>                 FWIW, I've volunteered with Fairfax County, VA Police
>>                 Department for 10+
>>                 years. I know -- and in many cases have ridden with
>>                 -- officers from
>>                 patrol to chief. I chaired my police station's
>>                 Citizens Advisory
>>                 Committee and serve on the Chief's Advisory Council.
>>                 I'm on a task force
>>                 developing policies for public safety use of drones
>>                 -- it's about 40
>>                 people, including police, fire&EMS, fire marshal,
>>                 county attorney, FAA,
>>                 Audubon Society, business organizations,
>>                 citizen/civic groups, and head
>>                 of Virginia ACLU. Output so far is a draft 35+ page
>>                 manual and all the
>>                 info is on fairfaxcounty.gov/uas
>>                 <http://fairfaxcounty.gov/uas>.
>>
>>                 There are 18,000+ law enforcement agencies in the
>>                 country so it's
>>                 misleading to generalize about "the police"  or "law
>>                 enforcement".
>>                 Fairfax cops I know are honest/honorable/motivated to
>>                 do the right
>>                 thing. Over the years, policies have changed --
>>                 sometimes in response to
>>                 national trends, sometimes to community
>>                 involvement/pressure, sometimes
>>                 to FCPD problems. There's pretty good transparency
>>                 and responsiveness.
>>                 Fairfax (1200+ officers) isn't Mayberry or NYC
>>                 (30,000+ officers) --
>>                 there's no reason NOT to talk to police here; in fact
>>                 middle/high
>>                 schools all have School Resource Officers whose job
>>                 is to TALK to kids
>>                 -- not arrest them.
>>
>>                 I'm not claiming that everywhere's as fortunate as
>>                 Fairfax -- just
>>                 suggesting that all-inclusive advice about police can
>>                 be misleading.
>>
>>                 On 3/31/2019 11:18 AM, Stephen Satchell wrote:
>>                 > On 3/30/19 5:05 PM, Richard Santalesa wrote:
>>                 >> Oh come on pretty much everything is a felony
>>                 these days.
>>                 >
>>                 > All too true, which is why you NEVER talk to law
>>                 enforcement unless you
>>                 > have to.
>>                 >
>>                 > And "ex-felons" implies "convictions".
>>                 >
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