Thin Blue Crime

Policing as Fetishized Power: The Case of Daniel Holtzclaw

In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing Daniel Holtzclaw, the Oklahoma City police officer who was convicted of multiple counts of rape in 2015. We discuss how power plays into sexual violence and how policing is inherently linked to oppressive power and dominance. Tune in. Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod [https://www.instagram.com/thinbluecrimepod/] And TikTok: @thinbluecrime [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinbluecrime?_t=8VP7eDYDPHK&_r=1] Link to everything [https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime]

Fetanyl Grandma: How a Police Union is linked to Drug Trafficking

In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing Joanne Segovia, the executive director of the San Jose police Union who was recently arrested for unlawfully trafficking fentanyl. We ask what patterns can we name in polices role in bringing drugs into communities in order to criminalize and oppress those same communities. Tune in. Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod [https://www.instagram.com/thinbluecrimepod/] And TikTok: @thinbluecrime [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinbluecrime?_t=8VP7eDYDPHK&_r=1] Link to everything [https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime]

What to do When the Police Harass you: COPA and Jerome's Story

In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing what to do if you experience police misconduct, taking a deeper dive into the COPA process s well as hearing about one man’s first hand experience with the system. We ask how do police accountability reforms function and who do they serve? Tune in. Jerome’s Cash App $roniedwards1330 Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod And TikTok: @thinbluecrime Link to everything

Mass Shooting by a Cop: The Case of Tyler James Peterson

In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be talking about the role of sheriff’s in American law enforcement and the story of Tyler James Peterson, a deputy sheriff and part-time officer with the Crandon PD who went on a violent rampage after a break up. Tune in. Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod [https://www.instagram.com/thinbluecrimepod/] And TikTok: @thinbluecrime [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinbluecrime?_t=8VP7eDYDPHK&_r=1] Link to everything [https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime]

Convicting a Child for Police Crimes: Lakeith Smith

In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look the case of Lakeith Smith, the man currently serving a 30 year sentence for the police murder of his friend when he was 15. What does it mean when the police are legally backed to convict citizens of their own crimes? Tune in. Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod [https://www.instagram.com/thinbluecrimepod/] And TikTok: @thinbluecrime [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinbluecrime?_t=8VP7eDYDPHK&_r=1] Learn more and find informational material here [https://justiceforlakeithsmith.com/] https://justiceforlakeithsmith.com/ Link to everything [https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime]