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LAPD declares 'ghost guns' an 'epidemic,' citing 400% increase in seizures
I wish the media would ask "how many shootings/homicide cases are solved or closed out with firearm serial numbers"? I won't hold my breath.......
But I would argue that most firearms used in crimes have been stolen, and the serial number is only going to show a connection to the lawful owner, who probably has no connection to the crime. Having worked in LE (communications & reserve officer) I don't think I've ever come across an incident where a serial number gets celebrated as a slam dunk. That's just my perspective though, I haven't gone to court for any gun related cases.I suspect it's less about "solving the crime" than it is about "getting convictions." A serial makes things clearer for the jury, I guess.
So is diddling kids, you don’t want to be “judgmental” do you?But, shitting in the streets is a ok
But I would argue that most firearms used in crimes have been stolen, and the serial number is only going to show a connection to the lawful owner, who probably has no connection to the crime. Having worked in LE (communications & reserve officer) I don't think I've ever come across an incident where a serial number gets celebrated as a slam dunk. That's just my perspective though, I haven't gone to court for any gun related cases.
Howie has been engaged on a never-ending questI wish the media would ask "how many shootings/homicide cases are solved or closed out with firearm serial numbers"? I won't hold my breath.......
You're leaving out the vital purpose of everyone in the squad room smilingThe ATF itself admits that tracing guns by their serial number almost never helps solve the crime they were used in. All they ever use it for is to identify FFLs or straw purchasers who might be involved in illegal gun trafficking.
I suspect it's less about "solving the crime" than it is about "getting convictions." A serial makes things clearer for the jury, I guess.
I agree with you, but when a prosecutor is negotiating a plea deal with a defense attorney, it's probably an easier sell if he's got a traceable gun... with some evidence it was stolen. He can then hint at needing to go investigate that gun theft if the case goes forward, "and there's no telling where that might lead in terms of your client..."
Ghost guns remove leverage of that sort. Again, I'm just speculating.
Those are all hallucinations. It's widely reported thatYeah. Tracing a gun only seems important because of Law & Order and other shows. “Oh we will just trace that 70 year old gun.”
How often have you seen a serial number celebratedBut I would argue that most firearms used in crimes have been stolen, and the serial number is only going to show a connection to the lawful owner, who probably has no connection to the crime. Having worked in LE (communications & reserve officer) I don't think I've ever come across an incident where a serial number gets celebrated as a slam dunk. That's just my perspective though, I haven't gone to court for any gun related cases.
Howie has been engaged on a never-ending quest
to train Grace to report on news like an ink-stained wretch of old.
Whenever there's an animal story on Police Blotter Fax Friday,
Howie always demands that Grace include the name of the animal -
even if it's a wild animal.
"The alligator ate the poodle".
"What was the alligator's name?"
She started off with answers like "Mister Chompy".
Now she flexes with answers like "Maurice".
The press needs to demand the serial numbers at every
Throw-Down Embroidered Shoulder Patch press conference
where the police are proud of their bust.
The confused flack would go through several emotional stages:
At Stage Four, you finally punch back with,
- Confusion.
- "I'll have to get back to you on that".
- "It was built in 1985".
- "We don't comment on specific serial numbers".
"so you admit that it's not a ghost gun".
Of course no actual reporter would do that ever.
You're leaving out the vital purpose of everyone in the squad room smiling
when they discover the precise identity of the homeowner
whom they will never tell about the recovery of their stolen property.
Those are all hallucinations. It's widely reported that
the CSI franchises have done nothing but made extra work for prosecutors.
Juries now expect to be entertained with tons of scientific forensic evidence.
Preferably including computer graphics where a neon green cursor
makes a beeping noise as it traces out the caption for each slide.
When juries are handed cases with mere eyewitnesses,
they tend to come down with a case of The Reasonable Doubts.
(Note that Wikipedia says that prosecutors believe they are being ill-used,
regardless of whether or not it's actually true).
How often have you seen a serial number celebrated
as an opportunity to return stolen property?