New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said today that some facilities used for storing evidence in criminal cases flooded during Hurricane Sandy. "In some of our storage locations we have evidence that has been damaged," Mr. Kelly told reporters Tuesday morning. "Significant flooding has taken place, no question about it." More in the NYTimes. (via Michael Roston)
Sandy damaged NYPD evidence facilities
Michigan police issue press release about a possible Bigfoot sighting
Last week, a woman called police to report a suspicious figure lurking in her yard. Apparently a Facebook group for police scanner enthusiasts commented about it being a possible Bigfoot sighting. From the Macomb Daily: …Officers searched the area but did not find a sasquatch or anything resembling the fabled large, hairy, ape-like creature. Shelby… READ THE REST
Cop shoots self while trying to shoot dog
A police officer in Columbus, Ohio, was shot "while trying to shoot a dog" Sunday. Local ABC affiliate WSYX printed a police "notification" that an officer "was struck in the leg after discharging his firearm while trying to shoot a dog", leaving the identity of the shooter for readers to deduce. The headline—"Columbus officer shot… READ THE REST
Two months after New Jersey legalized weed, concern rises about cops smoking it
It's two months since New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana and there's rising controversy about cops using it, even during their off hours. Currently, officers are subject to random drug testing that currently includes a check for marijuana which can stay in the system for days or even weeks after its effects have worn off. Hunterdon… READ THE REST
Cut out the bad meals (and prepare delicious ones) with 63% off these Japanese knives
Whether you are a professional chef or just a novice making yourself dinner in your kitchen, you should always make sure that you have the best tools at your disposal. You may ensure that you have great ingredients, frying pans, and glassware, but proper preparation doesn't end there. A complete master knife set is the perfect way to step… READ THE REST
Want to be a true globetrotter? This bundle can teach you how at a steal
If you're like most people, you probably feel a little jealous when you hear someone who's multilingual. And that's with good reason. It's an impressive and handy skill to have. Being able to travel internationally and communicate with people can be invaluable. So, if you want to become multilingual yourself but only have some basic language skills, then you're in… READ THE REST
Got a home repair project? This HD endoscope camera can give you a closer look
As much as you hate it, sometimes we have to search for things in places we never want to go, like the kitchen sink's drain, the dusty attic, or the spider-web-laden area underneath the house. Your shrieks might just bring music to their ears! But as much as we don't want to see what's in these… READ THE REST
