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Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy, PBS News Hour (Jul. 2026)

Very nice in-depth reporting on Flock cameras — which are ubiquitous in Missouri, including in St. Francois County. This is link to video. I’ll make separate posts for audio only and text. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/police-say-flock-cameras-help-solve-crimes-but-critics-call-them-an-invasion-of-privacy
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Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind • Missouri Independent (Jun. 2026)

Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind • Missouri Independent https://share.google/mMkuUpZG56JFluWdS
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Evidence > PACKTRACK: K9 Digital Evidence (post 1 of 5)-Overview

This post provides an overview of my series of 5 posts on PACKTRACK: K9 deployment digital evidence.
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Evidence > PACKTRACK: K9 Digital Evidence (post 2 of 5)-Detection Deployments

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Evidence > PACKTRACK: K9 Digital Evidence (post 3 of 5)-Compliance Deployments

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Evidence > PACKTRACK: K9 Digital Evidence (post 4 of 5)-Patrol Deployments

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Giglio Info-SFCSD #2 [Redacted]

The prosecutor is obligated under Missouri Rules (and the Giglio case) to provide defense attorneys with credibility information about witnesses including law enforcement officers (LEO). Although all this info is publicly available, I’ve created two versions of this post. This redacted post provides info about one former LEO who was recently convicted of assault. An…
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Giglio Info-SFCSD #2 [Restricted Access]

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Rule 57.03(b)(4) Depo of St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department

This post is a Memo I’ve sent to other criminal defense attorneys in the area. It describes information I recently learned during “discovery” in one my cases regarding the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department’s body cameras (none yet); dash cameras (none) and booking area recordings.
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Rule 57.03(b)(4) Depo of Bismarck PD

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Evidence: Taser Logs

This post discusses the evidence that should be available when a law enforcement agency uses a taser against a suspect. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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How to Get Your Child Support Payment History

This post provides information how to get your child support payment history.
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Giglio Info-SFCSD #1 [Redacted]

This post discusses a former law enforcement officer who is facing serious charges in St. Francois County. If he was involved in a defendant’s arrest (before May 2024), Giglio discovery is critical.
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Giglio Info-SFCSD #1 [Restricted Access]

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Evidence: No Missouri Mandate for Body or Dash Cams

Many people are surprised to learn that there are no videos of their stop or arrest. This post discusses the fact that as of 2026, Missouri does not have a statewide law that mandates law enforcement agencies to use body-worn cameras (BWCs) or dashcams. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Body & Dash camera mandates (or not) by state

This post lists different state mandates for body and dash cameras for law enforcement agencies. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: No Video Evidence from St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department (before April 2026)

Clients are always shocked when they learn that there is no video evidence of their stop and arrest by certain law enforcement agencies. One of those agencies with no body or dash cameras is the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department. This post discusses anticipated addition of body cameras to the agency. This is part of…
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Evidence: Discovery of Giglio Material on LEOs

This post discusses a criminal defendant’s entitlement to what is called “Giglio material” named after a Supreme Court case; this material refers to any information that could impeach the character or testimony of a prosecution witness, including law enforcement officers. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Discovery after a Misdemeanor Information

This post discusses “discovery” (which means getting evidence from the State) after the State files a Misdemeanor Information. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Discovery after a Felony Information

This post discusses “discovery” (which means getting evidence from the State) after the State files a Felony Information in Circuit Court after the Preliminary Hearing (PH) (or waiver of PH) in Associate Circuit Court. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Discovery after a Felony Complaint

This post discusses “discovery” (which means getting evidence from the State) after the State files a Felony Complaint in Associate Circuit Court. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Gateway to Evidence: Case Types & Discovery

This post provides an overview of four companion posts about “discovery” (which means getting evidence from the State) after each “type” of State case filing (i.e., Felony Complaint; Felony Information; Felony Grand Jury Indictment; and Misdemeanor Information. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Pending discovery change-Rule 25.03

This post discusses a pending rule change (effective) July 1, 2026, that significantly expands the disclosure requirements regarding informants in criminal cases.
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Evidence: Informants

This post discusses the State’s use of informants.
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Evidence: MSHP Lab’s Certified Lab Report

This post discusses the drug lab’s “Certified Lab Report” which identifies the drug(s) submitted by the law enforcement agency (LEA) and is admissible as evidence vs. the LEA’s “field test.” This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: MSHP Crime Lab’s Drug Chemistry Testing

This post discusses the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Drug Lag. This is where virtually all drugs seized are tested. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Field Drug Tests

This post discusses what are called “field tests” of drugs by law enforcement officers (LEOs). These tests can give an LEO immediate indication of whether a substance is a controlled narcotic, but they lack the scientific certainty required for a courtroom conviction. his is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Drug Testing Overview

This post provides an overview of five companion posts on drug testing. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Rule 57.03(b)(4) Depo of Farmington PD

This post is a Memo I’ve sent to other criminal defense attorneys in the area. It describes information I recently learned during “discovery” in one my cases regarding the Farmington (MO) Police Department’s body cameras, email, and dash cameras. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Special Depositions under Rule 57.03(b)(4)

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Evidence: Private Surveillance as Legal Evidence

This post discusses private (non-government) surveillance evidence. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: 911 Calls

A number of arrests are initiated by a 911 call. Such calls can provide useful evidence for the prosecutor and the criminal defendant. This post discusses 911 calls. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Surveillance on the Rise: Mapping Flock ALPR Cameras in the Area

This post provides a map and link to flock cameras that are posted on the website Deflock.
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Evidence: Dispatch Audio

This post discusses dispatch audio which can can be used in someone’s criminal defense. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: CAD (Dispatch) Records

This post discusses Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) reports. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: MULES Reports-Behind Every Traffic Stop

This post discusses one piece of evidence that should exist for any traffic charge or arrest made after a traffic stop. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: SFCJCC-Regional Dispatch & Records

This post discusses the St. Francois County Joint Communication Center (SFCJCC) which fields 911 calls and dispatches emergency and law enforcement agencies across the region. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Evidence: Flock Cameras-Unmasking the Digital Witness

This post discusses local governments’ use of License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, the most common are “Flock”, on roads and how this evidence might impact a criminal defendant’s case
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Evidence: Incident Reports

This post is about law enforcement “incident reports” – something that almost always exists as evidence in criminal cases. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts.
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Discovery: Preserving the Truth>Why Acting Fast is critical in Criminal Defense

This post is the first in an extensive series of posts about evidence. It emphasizes that we must act fast to ensure the evidence is not deleted by law enforcement!
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Discovery: Preserving the Truth>Why Acting Fast is critical in Criminal Defense

This post is the first in an extensive series of posts about evidence. It emphasizes that we must act fast to ensure the evidence is not deleted by law enforcement!
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Evidence: Law Enforcement Agency Audit

This post provides a table of law enforcement agency (LEA) tools (e.g., which LEA’s have body cams, dash cams, etc.) in the St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve County area. This is part of the large series of “Evidence” posts. This is updated fairly regularly and the “post date” will reflect it.
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