Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 4830 AMERICAN POLICE BEAT: OCTOBER 2016 J ennifer Jacobucci is a cop in Chicago. During a shift last summer she spotted a house fire as she was re- turning to her detail at the Chicago O’Hare airport. She pointed the vehicle to- wards the flames and headed to the scene. “The initial house where the call had come out was completely engulfed in flames, and it had already spread to the house to the north and the south of it,” Officer Jacobucci told Dr. Phil on a recent show. “There were still people inside the house. There was a woman on the second floor with two small dogs, we got her out. “There were still people sleeping on the first floor, so we got them out, and then started clearing the rest of the rooms to make sure that there was nobody else in there.” In all she and her col- leagues saved four people and all their pets. The television host asked Jennifer about the whole “protect and serve” thing. “Right now, there’s an aw- ful lot of perception around America, some of it negative about police officers,” Dr. Phil says.” “You made a decision to become a police officer, and I think we go past it real fast, ‘To protect and serve,’ but that’s something you obvi- ously take very seriously, and I think you would agree the vast, vast majority of your brothers and sisters in blue take very seriously.” “That’s very true,” Officer Jacobucci replied. “There’s so much more to the job than just protecting and serving.” “You impacted some peo- ple’s lives that day,” Dr. Phil told Officer Jacobucci. “What we’re wanting to do is help people understand that there are real people wearing these uniforms.” At the end of last summer, people started reporting scary clown sightings all over the country. It’s been a real pain for law enforcement officers because people get really scared of clowns – but there’s no law against dressing up in big pants and lots of makeup and scaring the crap out of people. Maybe one of the reasons some people are so terrified is because infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy dressed up as a clown and went to little kids’ birthday parties. Anyway, next up is probably Bigfoot, alligators in the sewers and all the other urban myths we know and love to keep the really scary stuff at bay. Dr. Phil highlights one Chicago police officer’s heroics in fire to show that cops are real people Jennifer Jacobucci, Chicago Police Department. Media hates cops one day, loves ‘em the next S anta Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen says he wants California legislators to increase sentencing for those convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious victim like disgraced swim- mer Brock Turner. Rosen will introduce a bill that would make prison time mandatory for anyone convicted of rape or sexual assault against a person who was too intoxicated or un- conscious to give consent. The proposal would require at least a three-year prison term. “We are hoping to change hearts — to change minds,” Rosen said. Based on some very old-timey thinking, that might prove more of a chal- lenge than one might think. Here are some quotes from politicians that would seem to make that case. Rape is kinda like the weath- er. If it’s inevitable, relax and enjoy it. – Clayton Williams (TX) If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to shut that thing down. – Todd Akin (MO) Rape victims should make the best of a bad situation. – Rick Santorum (PA) Even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen. – Richard Mourdock (IN) In the emergency room they have what’s called rape kits, where a woman can get cleaned out. – Jodie Laubenberg (TX) If a woman has [the right to an abortion], why shouldn’t a man be free to use his superior strength to force himself on a woman? At least the rapist’s pursuit of sexual freedom doesn’t [in most cases] result in anyone’s death. – Lawrence Lockman (ME) Judge spares prison for Iowa teen who raped toddler girl in live video — and plotted to assault boy. We’re soft on rape ForDetective Natsume, it'spersonal. Acompelling newcrimenovel. Inhardcover ande-book. Availablewhereverbooksaresold.