Police unions roundup - Overlawyered

Quite a story: “Las Vegas cop behind controversial killing now influential union leader” [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
Strife betwen NYPD union and City Hall long predates current NYC mayor [David Firestone, Quartz; Guardian]
“Report: Massachusetts police grant ‘professional courtesy’ to other officers caught driving drunk” [Radley Balko; earlier on cops’ refusal to ticket cops]
“Cleveland police union defends fired cop, saying others did far worse” [Cleveland Plain Dealer, earlier]
After cartoon ire, did union chief tell police departments not to give information to Bucks County, Penn. paper? [Jim Romenesko via Balko]
Oldie but goodie: “hit it with a flashlight until we gain compliance” [Officer.com]
Miami FOP: chief’s view of the Eric Garner case isn’t ours [Washington Post via Amy Alkon]
And for a contrasting view, check out the generally pro-police-organization site of Ron DeLord;