State of Unrest: Ep. 1 Vegas Side Trip

[@kbro7484]

Great journalist! It nice to see that there is still some people willing to perform actual journalism and expose the corruption that is rampant in most police departments.

[@jeffthornton6998]

He is knowledgeable; but he really needs to stop interrupting when asking questions.

[@alankoz5067]

Few reporters or news stations are willing to do this type of INVESTIGATIVE reporting anymore. Kudos to the reporting team, the channel, and the editorial staff of that channel that supported their dedicated reporting team that allowed this story to get out. Some of these journalists...TRUE JOURNALISTS...put their careers or even health, safety and sometimes lives on the line covering this sort of privileged or high level criminal activity.

[@jxbail]

This type of program is greatly appreciated I remember the older 60 minutes and other investigative reporting during my youth I loved it it made me interested in what was going around me in the city in the country in politics in the world

[@timsimmons9042]

As soon as you hear him say, “let me tell you something”, one feels he is just as deep in it. Everything he spews after is dubious at best.

[@wlopez1398]

This is the type information that needs to be shared in social media platforms! Great 👍 job to all of you who worked on this and Thank you 🙏

[@michaelosorio4471]

I’m from New York but keep up the great work investigating the issue and people.

[@davidsandlin9686]

That reporter has brass balls. To be honest he would have had big problems if they would have caught him watching them. He would have at least been hassled and ticketed multiple times.

[@investigatetv]

Did you watch the behind the scenes? They showed up at the stations operations managers house to ask why our car was parked outside one of the officers home! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYi7mH2ondSZqNk

[@jackmehoff3253]

That board member should be in prison for a long time as well!

[@genepull5009]

I think I'll go rob a bank in Louisiana. Then if I get caught. I'll just give the money back. That'll make everything okay according to this chief.

[@tipangawal11]

I like that dude,call me when yall ready,let go rob some banks in luisianna

[@transporterIII]

get deputized first

[@Rayne35]

I’m with you accept I’m not giving money back I’m just gonna say well your State troopers are still in Money what’s the difference accept I’m just getting it out front go worry about your state troopers doing

[@Jonathan-ix9yc]

keep up the great work on those guys who break the law. and thank you for opening up all of our eyes lee

[@njdivad]

Awesome investigative reporting

[@chasebrown6508]

A lot of state agencies don't let their employees fly. I used to run into that issue all the time.

[@russellmancillas4464]

Wow, great investigation by the tv station, good job

[@Junkman2008]

I was arguing with someone saying that cops don't make this kind of money. I am going to have to go back and rephrase my claim. Cops don't LEGALLY make this kind of money. Shit, if the job paid that well, maybe it would attract some more scrupulous and honest people.

[@meckersley2123]

Thank God for reporters

[@Thejoker-zi3vg]

It happens. There needs to justice. There needs to be accountability. Jail time for sure. Full and total payback. Loss of pensions. And never allowed to work in anyway shape or form in law enforcement. Dirty pigs.......

[@frankmoore3598]

So he will retire with full benefits and never face fraud charges.

[@oilpond]

That is the standard🤔

[@myrialynn]

Disgusting

[@jackmehoff3253]

How can anyone of the general public trust their local LEO's when this kind of behavior is not only tolerated from within,it seems as if it's encouraged by the powers above them? It's mind boggling how deep corruption runs in Law Enforcement. All the while,the taxpayers are paying for everyone of these officials salaries,with next to no say in what they can get away with!

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Sad to say .... it's not just LEO's it's any public servant.

[@theprophetez1357]

We had a local cop here that billed the city for over $7500.00 in overtime pay while he was starting a side business. He was neither fired, nor did he have to make any restitution. The sherriff at the time also used an unmarked police vehicle to go up north on vacation. He wrecked the car and by doing so was caught. He denied all charges and fought it in court. He too kept his job and played no restitution. The biggest problem with this is the example it gives to the younger, upcoming cops. The truth is that they should be held more accountable than an ordinary citizen because of their positions. The same with all the crooked politicians.

[@jdbreaux8080]

I think anyone that see this would *wholeheartedly agree with me* that all of these individuals should be prosecuted to the absolute fullest extent of the law, lose their pension and be put in prison. Those people that got citations from them while they were shown in 2 places at once should receive punitive damages and at least twice the citation amount from those officers pensions. These are not mistakes. This was premeditated fraud. The payroll amounts were more than any grand theft. They should be in prison RIGHT DAMN NOW! *Several officers made more than the United States Vice President!*

[@littlemonsterpants]

They should have to pay all the money taken from the fraudulent work times back then huge penalties for their criminal actions! This is just what they were caught for too.....imagine what else there must be! 😉 These guys should be locked up like any other fraud case!

[@japa9958]

Thinking the three people who disliked this video are all Louisiana state troopers.

[@Gaylen2200]

Hahaha!

[@scottsmith9192]

The problem is....all government officials are paid by faceless people, which are us, and they do not see it as we are paying for it. Its endless money...from our pockets. Accountability is a joke...

[@46jazzz]

Awesome Investigative Journalism.

[@danielgrossberg1411]

Louisiana is very lucky to have a man like Senator Kennedy working for them. One of the best in the country.

[@robroyharris7418]

😂😂

[@MrIamolder1]

Civilian review boards. It’s ok to question everything the police departments do. Bring them back! The corruption in these departments will drop like crazy.

[@pat442389]

Im from Massachusetts but we have similar problems here as well. I feel like the state police in all states in this country are where the majority of major corruption takes place. My uncle was a trooper and when fellow troopers complained to him about a certain group of state cops abusing the OT / going to court duty of their job. when we went forward, he and the other 4 officers who complained were all demoted. in fact my uncle, who at the time had 3 small children all under 10 years old, was transferred so that he'd have a commute of over an hour just to get to work.... when before he had a commute of about 5 minutes. eventually the 5 sued, won a small settlement, got their old positions back but no one was fired. and im sure all those who "ratted" were never allowed to be promoted past a certain point. my uncle retired early (around 53) with his full pension but said the politics / ass kissing was worse now than it was when he started which was say 1990

[@Gaylen2200]

Yes, read about the overtime scandal in Massachusetts. What a shame. Glad uncle left with his life I am sure he was a good officer.

[@corywinters956]

That board member seems to have the memory of a jar of mayonnaise when it comes to answering any questions about himself.

[@melaniedabbs9076]

Lol, even though this is nowhere near being funny, but very well put. Amazing how guilty his body launage showed the truth.

[@wesleysimon955]

Exactly but I can almost guarantee you that he has a mouth full of bs to talk about if its about someone else.

[@saltymasteratarms8855]

HEADS IN A BAG!!! Yes sir.

[@tarotbullnews9999]

Lmfao " I'm not going to stand for this " AKA I'm going to sit and do nothing 😂

[@frankmartel5775]

Thank you for exposing facts from an organization that is grossly lacking in transparency

[@julie.1081]

I noticed another crime they never mentioned. Whoever decided & approved the design & color choice of that bright blue uniform! That trooper looked like he belonged in a "Toy Story" live action play. That had to be one of the silliest LEO uniforms I've ever seen! LOL!

[@brandysnaps9221]

Criminals in plain sight! Pigs at the trough

[@donjenkins8189]

All these officers should be made to pay all this money back and be fired plus their supervisor!! Unacceptable!!

[@jakistuart]

WOW!!! Keep up the good work but take extra care of yourselves.

[@cliftonwright7443]

you could tell he was lying when his lip's were moving

[@rossspyke2362]

Wow, that Edmonson guy seems like a real crook.

[@vegas9440]

Do you ever investigate outside of Louisiana?

[@jerrypolete5258]

The boss he’s interviewing is 100% involved no question. Sickening! All these cops are scum and should sit in jail

[@mrmidlifecrisis2155]

Maybe that’s why the blue line is so thin. It must be the the part that stands for honour.

[@unclequack5445]

Unrest? naw man they were all at home resting when they were frauding time sheets and writing bogus tickets.

[@wolverinefan3535]

What happens if the public files false police report,long time with criminal record,(if you have tin badge and do what you want blue uniform) you get suspended with pay.

[@jackmehoff3253]

These cops should be in prison!

[@jackmehoff3253]

There should be journalists funded by taxpayers to do exactly this! Film everything,match hours on duty to time sheet claims,etc..essentially police the police in effort to expose wrongdoing. I'd gladly help pay that salary,which in turn would likely lighten up the tax dollars that are just handed over to police like this.

[@becausetheconstitution3008]

There are people out there already that are doing this stuff for free. Easily found on youtube.. they're called First Amendment Auditors, Second Amendment Auditors, Cop Watch Activists, Copblock Activists, Photo & Video Journalists, etc. Journalism is NOT a "profession" - anyone is free to do it. It's our 1st Amendment guaranteed right & it's something that ALL citizens of the free world may "engage in". So perhaps instead of you gladly helping pay salaries of unknowns.. pick up a camera & ENGAGE in journalism. Remember.. it'll then be you that determines the when, where, how or even why you pick any particular story/target to share as matters of public interest. But it's YOUR story from your point of view & could very well be picked up by other news outlets & go viral. ;)

[@JackG79]

@@becausetheconstitution3008 oh wait.. what are u talking about man? All those people do is try to bait cops and get views for their you tube channel.. right?!? Isnt that the "cool" response now days? Pay no mind to the fact that any cop who is "baited"obv. Thinks he is above the law. It's all the auditors fault. They have nothing better to do. Why dont they get real jobs... like being a 9-5 slug for the system, Instead of exposing tyranny. 1a 2a CC OC CW auditors are more heroes in my book than any 10cops combined.

[@littlemonsterpants]

First, great name jack mehoff! 🤣 Secondly, why didn't those cop cars all have GPS showing dispatch where their patrol cars are at all times??? I thought all cop cars had that long ago..... Why was nobody keeping track where the cars were normally to be able to know what car to put out to what emergency call? Are they implying that this department had enough money to pay these huge overtime amounts to the cops but not enough to bring the equipment into this century????? 🤓🤓🤓

[@melaniedabbs9076]

Me too, that would be money paid for that was actually honestly really hard work worked

[@Gaylen2200]

@@becausetheconstitution3008 l agree! Learned so much from auditors, most of which I had forgotten. The auditors show it like it is. ✅

[@Goldensuninvegas]

There is always a Vegas connection

[@Hoycelolland]

Crooks with badges from the top on down.

[@SirNic4180]

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The attorney for Former Louisiana State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says Edmonson has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing. However, federal prosecutors Thursday refused to comment on the attorney’s claim. The former head of state police was accused of assigning troopers to shuttle family members on personal trips, getting free meals that he should have paid for, and letting friends and family members stay in hotel rooms meant for troopers during Mardi Gras. Edmonson retired after the allegations were raised in a state audit released in 2017. His attorney, Grey Sexton, said Thursday the Louisiana Board of Ethics has investigated matters raised in the scathing state audit and closed the file without recommending any prosecution.“All of the investigatory matters have been concluded,” Sexton said.

[@Bubba-oo5ny]

Good story-and yet it's still going on??

[@fk4515]

How much you want to bet Edmonson kept his full pension?

[@keithreutter4057]

I'm sure this only happens in Louisiana.

[@mz.williams7368]

No Sir, It's Everywhere!! They just got caught...

[@kellybowen6031]

I’ve watched this entire series and it makes me mad that these people only get fired or resign and have to pay a little bit of money back. What if this has been going on their entire career? I think these “crimes” warrant some jail time and a record. If a civilian committed one of these crimes you bet they would get jail time and a record.

[@hillaryclinton2415]

2:46 integrity is a core POLICY STATEMENT. obviously is isn't a value or valued.

[@kenberscheit480]

edmundson needs to be fired for incompetence!!!

[@bradanderson1627]

Orchestrated the damn thing.

[@MrPhantom453]

And you can see EXACTLY why this department is so corrupt.

[@archieholliday1960]

previously , you showed, it took a year before the Governor started to realize he was implicated! Only then did he do anything about it! A little more digging I bet he's leading the old boy's retirement plan in every major city police station in the state!!!

[@randallphillips5780]

The Governor is just like the other Edwards a crook.

[@ronnieyarbrough3803]

Absolutely

[@HereandNow58]

They're all guilty of this and cover for each other. From the Governor to the road sweeper.

[@ronelitzur856]

without involvment of media the police may not have acted upone their misuse of public funds, falls reports, etc.

[@mlk08012]

Chief is the crime boss. They all need to be in prison.

[@erinvasquez9334]

This goon chief should be fired sad for the citizens they have to pay

[@rodneysammons5544]

Moving product to Las Vegas on land is safer, no TSA.

[@1shovelove]

No check and balance its hard to say how many years these crooks have been doing this.

[@dannyw7662]

He does not think it's criminal to falsify your time cards

[@donjenkins8189]

They should all be publicly shamed!!!!

[@xusmico187]

you are the boss you have no peers.

[@catash7247]

I wonder why this was burried and the people who spoke out ended up in jail? Hmmmmmmm....

[@BK-uf6qr]

Edmonson just stepped down, he should have left the job entirely.

[@suicyco4life666]

The biggest difference I can see between these three cops and every other cop in the land is... These 3 got held accountable. Most wont.

[@danelobe2524]

Every cop and State police department has men in blue who break policies and the law. Falsifying documents, turning in time sheets with added times, theft of property ect ect. I've seen cops in my home town with expired licence plates on there own personal vehicles. My favorite "cop exemption" is the night shift cops, 90% of them have lunches "at home" while on the clock that last 2-4 hours. Then take naps behind the mall and school buildings in there cars, instead of patrolling. Morale of the story ? Cops are people. People that will do bad things if there not supervised and made examples of when caught breaking policies and laws. That's just the nature of being human.

[@peternorthrup6274]

Dont worry. We got your back. No worry. I will cover you. It will go away. If not i will retire then your on your own. Sorry boys.

[@TycenYT]

LMFAO i feel bad for them they were prob like fuck it we'll have a good time on the bosses penny lol

[@jadams1722]

Why does the head of the LSP need to be an officer of the law. It’s an administrative job.

[@jerrybishop2115]

That chief acting dumbfounded about that trip,, hell i bet he planned the dam thing

[@theBROKEbroker]

I’m not even joking some one send me the address of the tv agency I’m send them something for Christmas that’s was epic reporting that guy deserves a whistle blower tax deduction for saving the state money or a fat bonus or both I go for both

[@rochestertommy9995]

These guys with a hero complex feel the need for additional compensation. Who knows what anyone of us would do in their position. I tell you this 100k a year is not worth risking my life every day. Sad situation but can’t get so greedy.

[@ronsmith9992]

Edmunson is talking to the reporter like he doesn't know anything about this. Actually, he is a co-conspirator in this corruption.

[@jimda4910]

Okay well the police chief said it it's settles everything. He clearly said, well I don't know if that is illegal. So the police chief doesn't know what's the illegal? Okay refer to comment below

[@saltymasteratarms8855]

So now this makes a total of eight Louisiana state troopers who have broken the law knowingly and willfully that doesn’t include the leader ship that knew about it. Public hanging!!!

[@hlagzakg6381]

Derel Williams again? 🤣🤣🤣

[@anagramconfirmed1717]

How many of us would have done the same?

[@peternorthrup6274]

Now look boys. My guy, im sorry my lawyer says keep your mouths shut. He will fix it all. We may have to pay off a few but hey what else is new. No worry we have the cash. I got you covered. Im your guy. Guess what they cant touch my retirement or all the hundreds of hours i have in unused vacation time and sick days. I used them all but what they dont know wont hurt them. Keep that to yourself. We got to stick together. Now my guy says a few bucks here and there should take care of all this. My replacement is going to need a few bucks down the road. Get ready to pony up to make this go away. Ive already talked to him. He will come around. They always do. $$$$$$. Remember keep this between all of us.

[@vegan-cannibal714]

Maybe they don't know what integrity means...

[@oliverpineda-mejia6221]

Those officers are a shame that's why the people end up not believing in them

[@HereandNow58]

Great work but more in is badly needed. Every position in city, state and federal should be Investigated for stealing, they all do it in some form. In my city, if you're going through a divorce and have minor children, the city judge will appoint an attorney to represent your children, one for each child, all at the expenses of tax payers and that's just one of thousands of ways they steal our money. The corruption is in every part of government.

[@thedog4499]

Sweet if I break the law as long as it was not intentionally

[@Udon_Noodle]

What a joke. You can very clearly see this man is behind this foolishness, the guy that got snubbed out of that award shouldve gotten this job.

[@jimmyramos6814]

they all need to do 6 years or more

[@artyfuffkin7805]

All police need monthly bonding ....why not

[@dadefope80]

@11:17 That look! Fool you are busted.

[@samuelcantley5500]

Put these pigs in prison for this if not all hell will brack and should

[@millertrucking2381]

That is bullshit resign or get fired oh good punishment resign with full benefits this is disgusting they should all be in prison for what they did

[@RichardSpeights]

Top cop???? Each sheriff in each county is the top cop of the county (or perish)... No cop in the state is higher than the sheriff.

[@marcomartinez3263]

Mr Michael Edmonson, you are so busted. Use those handcuffs on your self please. Really poor behavior to represent any Police Department. Shame on you sr.

[@charleswieand4445]

Hay when beat cops are making $240,000 a year they have to go to Vegas to burn some of their hard earned money

[@BK-uf6qr]

Another copper caught and lying!

[@davidgonzales6105]

It's called thief no other word for it.

[@BK-uf6qr]

Edmonson is a liar too. Scammers. All of them. He covering for them.

[@hillaryclinton2415]

I fired a man. Started a riot, since everyone loved the guy. I said fine, I will hire him back if one of you stick your neck out as his keeper. If I fire him again, you will agree to go with him - sign here. out of 30 people, no one signed.. Riot over. So every officer should have a buddy with the same conditions, your buddy screws up, even a little, you both go. and the police union head has to go too.

[@randycrager4074]

CAREER CRIMINALS WITH A BADGE!

[@ZanderEast]

Senator Kennedy should be president

[@janelis156]

Paid back the funds huh? I steal I end up in prison I see how it is.