Joseph Turner

Shocking Revelation in Operation Phoenix Molestation Scandal

By Joseph Turner | 07/22/08

Up to this point, it was presumed that someone at City Hall alerted the San Bernardino Police Department regarding the allegations of molestation contained in the June 27th email exchange between Kevin Hawkins and Glenn Baude.While many have been critical of the pair for not immediately reporting the matter to authorities and not placing Mike Miller on administrative leave, the criticism was somewhat softened by the notion that although it may... read more »

SB Sun Editorial: Crisis Management 101

By Joseph Turner | 07/22/08

I have been meaning to bring to the attention of the Red County readership a fantastic editorial written by the San Bernardino Sun a couple of days ago.  The crux of the editorial is an evaluation of Mayor Morris' handling of the Operation Phoenix molestation scandal with an analysis of their crisis management response.It is with some surprise that I must praise the editorial board's response to this scandal.  In the past, I have... read more »

San Bernardino Police Officers' Association Responds to Mayor Morris' Fingerpointing

By Joseph Turner | 07/21/08

Over the weekend, Mayor Pat Morris suggested that the San Bernardino Police Officers' Association was to blame for Operation Phoenix' woes.The following is the press release issued today by the SBPOA in response to Mayor Morris' claims.-------------------------- San Bernardino Police Officers' Association Denounces Mayor Morris' "Blame Game" Chastises gross mismanagement by "out of touch" mayor; Cites systemic accountability failures for demise... read more »

From SB Now on Operation Phoenix Molestation Scandal: "The biggest bombshell..."

By Joseph Turner | 07/20/08

Robert Rogers is blogging today about the most alarming development to date in the shocking molestation scandal rocking Operation Phoenix.Today's paper reports on an internal memo circulating through City Hall that was apparently penned a few days after the arrest of Mike Miller.  I discussed this article in a previous entry.The ramifications are sobering.  Was Mike Miller, who we now know engaged in a litany of... read more »

Operation Phoenix Timeline Becomes More Clear, Disconcerting

By Joseph Turner | 07/20/08

The San Bernardino Sun is running a story today that sheds new light on the Operation Phoenix timeline, raising new questions with each stomach churning revelation.What is clear now is that Mike Miller had repeatedly violated protocols, demonstrated errors in judgment and crossed lines that should have never been crossed long before his arrest on July 3rd.  Shockingly, these numerous offenses never merited any disciplinary action on the... read more »

Mayor Morris Disowns the Problem: Blames Police Union & City Council

By Joseph Turner | 07/20/08

On Friday, Mayor Morris met with the San Bernardino Sun to salvage Operation Phoenix.  San Bernardino Sun reporter Robert Rogers, who sat in, delved into greater detail about this meeting via the SB Now blog.Unfortunately, the picture depicted is one of Mayor Morris detached and out of touch with his very own program.  More disturbing is his propensity to place the blame at the doorstep of everyone else.  Not once have I seen any... read more »

Mayor Morris Fights to Salvage Operation Phoenix

By Joseph Turner | 07/20/08

The developments in the Operation Phoenix molestation scandal have come to light at a blistering pace with the depth and breadth of the mismanagement growing ever more shocking.What many initially hoped was an isolated incident involving one person within Operation Phoenix engaging in unspeakable and digusting acts (allegedly) with a minor has morphed into something else entirely.  We know that there was a systemic breakdown within the... read more »

Disconcerting Timeline in Operation Phoenix Molestation Scandal

By Joseph Turner | 07/20/08

Up to this point, a lot of information surrounding the alleged molestation of an Operation Phoenix participant by Director Mike Miller and other allegations of mismanagement have been very murky. There is a devastating story in the San Bernardino Sun today by ace reporter Robert Rogers and Andrew Edwards that now reveals that as early as Friday, June 27th, several leaders in City Hall were aware of the molestation allegations against Mike... read more »

The San Bernardino Sun Chimes in on Operation Phoenix Management

By Joseph Turner | 07/16/08

In the past, I have been extremely vocal in my criticism of The San Bernardino Sun and its editor, Steve Lambert.The seemingly flagrant blurring of the lines between factual reporting and activst journalism has annoyed me in the past.  The paper has often been unendingly forgiving and praising of Mayor Pat Morris.  So much so, I have only half-jokingly pondered whether or not the paper was being printed out of the Mayor's office.I have... read more »

Checks and Balances: Preserving Order & Preventing Chaos

By Joseph Turner | 07/06/08

Our founding fathers were incredible men.  It is difficult to comprehend the risks and sacrifices that they and their families endured for the sake of birthing a new nation.  Great men, surely with faults...but, great men!Often times, I have found myself in the middle of discussions involving culture and multiculturalism.  Usually, with someone center-left on the political spectrum.  I marvel at their... read more »