Adjust volume to mute Some audion files have been deleted due to space constraints - email us for copies. But local media sometimes doesn't tell the whole story of some very dedicated cops - we will. Forum Sacramento police sergeant improving today. We have received comments from police forums around the country commenting on the good fortune of Steve Weinrich's vest save and the account of the shooting here. Some officers are rethinking not wearing their vests.
Mixed messages raise questions.
Steven Thomas, candidate for the 8th District City Council Seat, was quick to rush to judgment about police pursuits, calling for a ban to all of them. I may not be a fan of Art Venegas and suggest he could have been even more resolute in support of his officer's actions, but clearly, his characterization of parolee Daniels was on the mark. Civic leader and community activist Jim Hastings was clear in his reaction to Thomas' remarks. That District 8 Council candidate Steve Thomas places the blame for this death on a police pursuit of this animal is reprehensible. In our national internet forum tonight, we will be discussing many of the issues with police officer members and citizens alike.