Drug Trial Starts for Private Investigator & Former Cop

[Robert Donovan]

http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/Jun-20-Thu-2002/photos/brooks.jpg
Drug trial begins for former North Las Vegas police officer & private investigator.

LAS VEGAS Trial has begun for a former North Las Vegas police officer accused of drug trafficking.

Authorities say 46-year-old William Brooks claimed following his arrest last April that he supplied drugs to professional athletes, politicians and casino executives. He never provided names.

Brooks is also charged with drug possession and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm.

He retired from the North Las Vegas police department in July 2000 -- after pleading guilty to coercion in a February 2000 altercation with a woman in a Home Depot parking lot.

He told police at the time that he was moonlighting as a private investigator and was trying to collect a debt on behalf of two clients.

Brooks also was accused in October 2002 of selling an ounce of cocaine to a police informant, but charges were never brought.Source:
http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=2540834

[Patricia Reagan]

Wow :(

[Kristie L McKinley]

I am speechless. :mad:

[Dave Presto]

I can't express my thought's on here!! But would love to know how the ex-felon became a Police Officer!! I had a speeding ticket and had a hard time getting hired when i first became a Police Officer!! lol

[Patti Schubert -]

It is sad to hear that a person from any occupation has lowered themselves to that level. :(

Pat

[Lisa K Hentschel--]

:mad: And we wonder why this field is growing? People we assume to be setting examples, are clearly letting temptations rule their decisions. What a sad story.

Bet he feels stupid. Or, maybe not? :confused:

Lisa

[Yolanda Hernandez]

Hello Forum Members,

I have to wonder, if he was a corrupted police officer. There are some people that seem to have all the luck in the world and still are greedy. And the moonlighting thing, How can he collect without making his wallet more fatter.

Have a great afternoon.

[Cleo Evans--]

AMAZING!!

The man has a problem.

He's a poor excuse for a human being!

Have a great holiday week-end!

Cleo

[Raoul P Sheridan]

I really don't know what it is about drugs that people find so tempting. Whether it is dealing or doing... It all seems like a really quick way to 00000 up your life and this is just another example of how to do just that.
Maybe it is because it is so easy? I just don't understand it, but I don't think that I ever really want to either.
Personally, I am just glad that they caught this guy. I hope that he goes to jail for a long time.

[George Shaw]

I definately have to agree with Raoul on this one

[Patrice-Maria Love]

Happy New Year IPIU Family!
Well, there are always a few bad apples in the bunch! Yes, this is sad because people in various communities believe that all police are crooks because of cops like him. We know differently, but they don't because they have heard various incidents on the media. The good news is that most of the corrupt ones like him have been on trial. The question is did they receive the appropriate sentence that was due!
Patrice-Maria

[Scott Coulon -]

It's sad that some people think they have to pull the wool over other people's eyes in order to make a living. The unfortunate part of this story is that this guy makes other people in his profession look bad, which shouldn't be the case.

[Jessica Rose O'Bryan -]

I think there is a lot more to this story than meets the eye.

[Katrina Burton Todd]

Most people are honest and ethical on and off the job, however, it is not surprising that it may be people that are corrupt. As a result they will find there selves in a situation that has to be explained and possibly losing everything as well as their freedom.

Katrina

[Shawn Atkinson -]

Being a former Sheriff's Deputy, it makes me sad to see that those who are trusted to uphold the law can commit the same crimes they are accustomed to fighting everyday. Those who are in law enforcement, the military, or the PI field, are given a set of rules and standards they are to abide by. When you take an oath or agree to a certain "code of ethics", you should take it in the highest regard. When scandals as this take place, and the media gets a hold of it, everyone in that profession takes a hard "blow". Many times people only remember the "bad seeds" of an organization. It can take some time for that organization to build its reputation back to standard or above standards because the good or remarkable feats of that organization are expected by the public. It only takes one bad apple to ruin the whole bunch. When you ruin the whole bunch, it can be a bitter, hard season to recovery.


Shawn

[Kenneth Owens -]

It is wrong to get sworn in to protect and serve. These kind of people need to realize that they aren't the only ones in of money. Most of everybody has been there. But not all of us thinks about turning to easy money on drugs to help us. I know I wouldn't.

[Kenneth L Moore]

As sad as it is, people in our modern society are looking for the quick (often illegal) buck ($$). Drugs as well as other illegal activities attract the weak minded people. Temptation and curiosity enrolled with big dollars, blind people of there morals and responsibilities to be good law abiding citizens.

Once they get a taste for it and they don't get caught - they become hooked. They seem to think they are above the law and won't get caught. As we all know, it's just a matter of time, and sooner or later they will make a big mistake and justice will be served.

Just my thoughts,

Ken

[Karl Murphy]

Its a sad fact of life, those people that are charged with upholding the law are often found to be breaking the laws they swore to uphold.

Power corrupts, and bad aasociations corrupt good habits.
Police Officers come into contact with many vile and evil influences, this is not as evident in small towns as it is in major cities.

What is the allure of drugs ?
look at todays movers and shakers, its all about money and power and influence and control and many times drugs are at the center of it all.
Why is any of this surprising ?
King Solomon said, there is nothing new under the sun, its all been done before, and these situations have sadly always been a part of society.

[Joseph Starr*-]

It's hard to believe people can get into this line of work and do those things! :eek:

[George Shaw]

Robert,

Would like any follow up info if you happen to get some.

George

[Andrew Shiverdecker]

It blows my mind why someone would waste all the time,effort,energy, and money it takes to do this line of work on getting a thrill for 5min or how ever long thier "high" lasts but it makes me sick to my stomach because he just made our profession a little tougher for the rest of us who do this honestly and legally.I know it was hard to earn peoples trust after all those people in Arizona pretended to Bounty Hunters and raided that house and they weren't even remotely related to any type of law enforcement agency.Those of us working out in the field sure felt the pinch.But I'll still be at it first thing in the morning because this is what I do,and I'm pretty sure I'll be at this a long time because I love it.

[Curtis Blodgett]

The attraction of easy money is very hard to fight. But there are certain careers, like this one, that are created to ensure this kind of thing is stopped. Not exploited.

[Cheyenne Wolf]

:( This is really sad, when I was very young my parents divorced in 1969. With no supervision my older sisters threw parties. My older sister told me one night that cops always had the best dope. I didn't understand what it was back then. I went from leave it to beaver to omg. I believed in the system and those who swore to protect and serve. I am certain that many do. But over the years to many fall into this huge mistake. I wish that they didn't. It gives everyone a bad name in the public eye when the few tarnish the many.

[Karl Murphy]

And do you know what is worse ?
If you go to internal affairs and report a dirt Cop, you are basically finished and no one will work with a "RAT" as you will be called, even by the so called "Good Cops" !
Look at Serpico, a true story about an NYC Cop in the 60's and what he went through.

Sad but true, many Police Officers are involved with and commit crimes, and it should be no surprise to anyone, Prohibition was a Sterling example of how Laws and restrictions do not encourage morality,
Morality is something in a person's heart, and the
"Lets eat and drink for tommorow we die" mentality and the free life styles that were spawned in the 60's has not helped in any good way.

[Douglas Silvia-]

This is how one bad apple can make the whole bunch look bad. Take Michael Chapel, former Georgia Officer. Robbed and murdered a woman while in uniform. His police vehical had both hers and his DNA. There are several more that the names evade me right now, but two of them did the Gold Club murders in Atlanta. These animals are one reason why the public fear police more then trust them. When a cop goes bad it is front page news and it is pounded into the public by the press which helps support that fear.

[Philip J Casados -]

I am amazed that a professional agency like that of Las Vegas had a felon get through the background check so easily. I have had several aquaintences at that department and consider this agency to be one of the very best around. It just goes to show that those doing the investigations really need to dig hard to be able to make concrete assurances. Additionally, these kind of individuals are the ones that everyone remembers when you say you are a Private Investigator. Too bad!

[Richard Payeur]

Some have a lower moral compass than most. The line between right and wrong is more easily compromised and they have little difficulty justifying their actions. The problem is that most of us have to recruit from the human race and this type will always be popping up from time to time. They say that we are never more surprised than by friends or family. However, those who choose to violate the public trust must be punished upon conviction at a higher level.

[Scott Bole]

Sheesh! Guy gives us ex-cops/P.I.'s a bad name...

[James Kazmirski]

just goes to show not everyone out there, no matter what field you're in, abides by codes of ethics and conduct.:eek:

[Wendell C Collier -]

Cops are just people like the rest of us. As in any field their is Good and their is bad. Thankfully I still beleive the Good, way out number the bad.CPD1

[Steven Lofing]

I am thankful to live where i do. My neighbor, a deputy sheriff gave his own son a ticket for reckless driving after being called about it.
It takes balls and if it was my kid i really don't know if i could do it.
I know there are some cops out there who take the creed 'To Serve and Protect' to heart and am thankful for it. Just before you judge my friend, i want you to think about if your child was out in the front yard playing when this kid raced and did circles out in the street.

[Lynne Knight]

Does anyone know or has anyone heard the outcome of this trial?? I usually follow quite a bit of this stuff and somehow this one got by me. THANKS!
~ Lynne ~

[George Koukeas]

If there is anything I dislike the most, its a dirty cop or a coercive drug thug.

However, there are also people with integrity. Those who have integrity have a responsibility to protect people from criminals. That's regardless of where the corruption is eventually found.

[Wendell C Collier -]

I'd like to know the outcome too

[Matthew Calvin]

Steven,
I know where you are coming from about being for the integrity of good law enforcement. My Father was City Manager of the Town I grew up in and still relatively close. The City Police force always seemed have the spot light on me for anything from speeding to rolling a teacher's yard, yes this was High School. I used to detest the cops their and thought they where just picking on me. I now realize they were/are good law enforcement and people and had my saftey and best interest at heart. I think one a deputy sheriff from the county ripped up a ticket and took it to my father, I guess expecting brownie points. I'm pretty sure when it back to the sheriff he got the opposite. I know I'm about on a lot lower level than drugs but to me , integrity is integrity. And, Truly appreciate my local lawenforcement they have always been nice and suportive and now we just look back, me with thanks and them with sometimes alittle laugh. But it all work out for everyone's betterment.
Thanks,
Matt Calvin
Northeast GA

[Matthew Calvin]

While I am here does anyone have newer update on this trial?
I have not been able to follow I've been studying as much as possible.
MAC

[Matthew Calvin]

Lynne,
Did you find anymore info on the crooked cop/drug thug case?
just curious/those people amaze me some times,
MAC

[Liz Luciano]

Wendell, I agree with you -people loose their way all the time. Like you I believe the good does outway the bad.

It so much nicer on the side of Good -less punishment, LOL!

Liz

[Petra Post]

Do a little research yourself by googling his name along with drugs and las vegas. You will find different links you can follow to see what the outcome was... here is one for example...

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2930&purchase_type=ITM&item_id=0286-1068356

[George Koukeas]

Lynne,
Did you find anymore info on the crooked cop/drug thug case?
just curious/those people amaze me some times,
MAC

I came across this thread and the case about the corrupt cop a long while ago. Though I do not know how this case is developing, it reminds me of another case.

The case involved corruption in a Chicago police precinct. The whistleblowers were two honest FBI agents--Klipfel and Casali. Though they were ultimately successful, they had to face harassment and termination from their boss! They were treated unfairly for their honesty. Still, they did the right thing. Just goes to show two things: 1)corruption is found in unexpected places, and 2) Justice rests on the courage of those who follow their conscience.

[Liz Luciano]

Thanks for that summary of ". . .corruption in a Chicago police precinct" case. One really does have to be courageous to be the whistleblower in a situation like that since it seems like there are always consequences to be paid for the whistleblower but in the name of justice sometimes we have to suffer -hopefully just a little and for a short time only.

[Kevan Pierce -]

Yes they are people, but not just like the rest of us. Cops/ PIs are held to a MUCH higher standard than Joe Schmoe off the street. As a former police officer I am embarassed to get pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt. Simply because I know better. Just as he should have known better.

[Nicole Leon]

Oh my gosh wow! I think that he got a little more than tempted. Well amazingly they seemed how to skip over checking his background.This just makes me feel even more interested in trying to prevent events like the from happening. I know that not everything cannot be prevented but things can be done.