Category: Crooked Cops

Bangor Daily News Reported “Maine Woman Shot By Rumford Police Accused of Threatening Authorities With a Knife” (2014)

April 26, 2014

The entire time we lived in rural Maine, we watched the cops, authorities, and the media dehumanize Maine citizens. They turned traumatized people, those with disabilities, those who are poor, and those who were sick and/or addicted into criminals to justify the budgets to keep their fat government jobs funded in an area where there … More Bangor Daily News Reported “Maine Woman Shot By Rumford Police Accused of Threatening Authorities With a Knife” (2014)

Complaint to Maine Attorney General: Overview of Police Officer’s Disturbing History Prior to Officer Involved Shooting of A Suicidal Woman With Mental Illness (2014)

April 11, 2014

OFFICER X IS INVOLVED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING (2014): EXAMPLE OF E-MAIL SENT TO LOCAL MEDIA AFTER INCIDENT: RESPONSE FROM THE REPORTER AT THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD: LETTER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WHO INVESTIGATES ALL OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS (2014): April 11, 2014 To Whom It May Concern (Attorney General): My name is Jennifer Norris and … More Complaint to Maine Attorney General: Overview of Police Officer’s Disturbing History Prior to Officer Involved Shooting of A Suicidal Woman With Mental Illness (2014)

Portland Press Herald Reported “Friends of Maine Woman Left Confused by Police Shooting” (2014)

March 20, 2014

RUMFORD — John Moore was watching “Hogan’s Heroes” on television Tuesday afternoon when he heard yelling in the backyard. He opened the door to his deck and saw his friend Jessica Byrn-Francisco standing there, facing a police officer about 10 feet away. She had something in her hand, but he couldn’t see what it was. … More Portland Press Herald Reported “Friends of Maine Woman Left Confused by Police Shooting” (2014)

Portland Press Herald Reported “Reportedly Suicidal Woman Shot by Rumford Cop” (2014)

March 18, 2014

“A 25-year-old suicidal woman armed with a knife was shot and wounded by a veteran Rumford police officer late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. She was hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition late Tuesday night. The Maine Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the police shooting, and the officer involved, Sgt. Tracey … More Portland Press Herald Reported “Reportedly Suicidal Woman Shot by Rumford Cop” (2014)

Workplace Abuse and Bullying: My Story as a Veteran Advocate in the “MST Community” (2014)

March 5, 2014

“It’s Against Our Policy” was originally published on March 5, 2014 How many jobs have I worked at where “It’s Against our Policy” ended it all. The ironic thing: nothing is ever in writing, standards have not been set (or the boss can do whatever but control you), and once you agree to volunteer, you … More Workplace Abuse and Bullying: My Story as a Veteran Advocate in the “MST Community” (2014)

Dear Diary Day: My Journal Entry About PTSD, TSA, and My Service Dog Onyx Who Helped Me Through It (June 10, 2013)

June 10, 2013

From Excitement to Survival Mode: The Albuquerque Trip That Changed How I Trusted, Traveled, and Protected Myself (August 28, 2026) The June 10, 2013 Journal Entry Just got done getting over a full-blown panic attack after going through TSA and being treated like a criminal because my hands came back positive. For what, I don’t … More Dear Diary Day: My Journal Entry About PTSD, TSA, and My Service Dog Onyx Who Helped Me Through It (June 10, 2013)

The Portland Press Herald Reported the Series “Deadly Force: Police and the Mentally Ill” (2012)

December 8, 2012

Deadly Force: Police and the Mentally Ill:Part 1: When police pull the trigger in crisis, the mentally ill often are the ones being shotPart 2: Across nation, unsettling acceptance when mentally ill in crisis are killedPart 3: Maine police make spotty use of crisis trainingPart 4: Families mostly powerless when mentally ill adult resists help … More The Portland Press Herald Reported the Series “Deadly Force: Police and the Mentally Ill” (2012)

Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

November 2, 2011

We observed what appeared to be unregulated power, police departments are part of the political machine, and we have no say in how we are ruled. FIRST VERSION OF LETTER TO COP BLOCK: This is a guest submitted post describing their experience with the local police DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SIGNS ARE A JOKE! First I want to start … More Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

February 14, 2011

Editor’s Note: After looking at this picture and remembering why we were having such a hard time in the 2010-2011 timeframe, it brought back a lot of emotions for us. We are sad and angry about our circumstances in Maine… but also thankful for our love for one another. Our love and our love alone … More After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

Finance Committee Member Receives First Menacing Anonymous Letter From Bad Actors in Rumford, Maine (2010)

May 26, 2010

The Most Dangerous Moments of Our Life: Targeted by an Abusive Cop with Impunity Who Shot A Suicidal Woman During a Mental Health Crisis Four Years Later (2024) The timing of this letter and two more letters all happened to coincide with Jennifer being falsely charged with a felony alcohol charge in March 2010 while sitting … More Finance Committee Member Receives First Menacing Anonymous Letter From Bad Actors in Rumford, Maine (2010)