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    5. End of Watch | S2: New Folsom

    5. End of Watch | S2: New Folsom

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    5. End of Watch | S2: New Folsom

    FromOn Our Watch

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    Length:
    55 minutes
    Released:
    Mar 5, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Valentino Rodriguez Sr. is on the treadmill one morning when he gets a call—Sgt. Kevin Steele is dead. Val Sr. has lost not only his friend, but his partner in their shared quest to find the truth. A meeting with the FBI provides few answers, even as new questions arise about why a second whistleblower from New Folsom has lost his life.

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    If you have tips or feedback about this series please reach out to us at onourwatch@kqed.org.  
    Released:
    Mar 5, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (19)

    You know the refrain. With each new scandal involving law enforcement, another horrific video of misconduct, evidence of assault, or act of fatal negligence, police officials tell the public: "We're investigating."But what really happens inside those internal investigations that promise accountability?For decades, the process for how police police themselves has been inconsistent, if not opaque. In some states, like California, these proceedings were completely hidden behind a wall of official secrecy. After a new police transparency law unsealed scores of internal affairs files, NPR and KQED reporters set out to examine these cases and the shadow world of police discipline. Hosted by KQED Criminal Justice reporter Sukey Lewis, On Our Watch brings listeners into the rooms where officers are questioned and witnesses are interrogated to find out who this system is really protecting. Is it the officers, or the public they've sworn to serve? New episodes on Thursdays.