The Conflict of Justice: Mesa Police Officers Admit Lying in Reports, Yet Remain Unpunished

In another lawsuit filed against the Mesa Police Department, outside attorneys representing City of Mesa police officers argue in Federal Court that Mesa police officers are shielded by absolute immunity when they make false statements in their official police reports. The Mesa Police have confessed to filing false statements in their reports during a federal civil rights lawsuit, yet internal affairs has found all complaints against the officers to be unsubstantiated. This contradiction is troubling, as false statements in police reports not only violates Mesa police department policy, State of Arizona policy, but are criminal acts. How can the lawyers representing City of Mesa police officers admit in court that officers lied in their reports while internal affairs claims there was no wrongdoing? Read more  Read More »

Mesa, Arizona - Officer Shawn Freeman of the Mesa Police Department is seen repeatedly giving a baby beer from a bottle clearly labeled as containing alcoholic beer, all the while smiling.

You can find additional images of Shawn Freeman feeding a baby beer here.

In the images, Officer Freeman can be observed feeding the baby beer and giving he a bottle of beer to consume on her own with a smile on his face.

The actions depicted in the photos involving Mesa Police Officer Shawn Freeman feeding a baby beer from a clearly marked beer bottle multiple times are concerning and inappropriate. Such behavior goes against the professional standards expected of law enforcement officers and raises serious ethical and legal questions. It is important for law enforcement officials to uphold the highest level of integrity and responsibility in their actions, especially when it comes to the well-being of vulnerable individuals such as children. Read More »