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The blue wall is real in boise idaho
Root Cause of the Blue Wall
They say the blue wall of silence is not a date phenomenon but a persistent code of mutual protection among police officers that originated in the mid-to-late 19th century and continues to exist today. While that is a true statement for "police" the underlying factor dates back to the fall of mankind.
So, when a brick in the Blue Wall says“Integrity is our first and foremost value – and it is at the heart of every decision we make.
I am proud our employees choose to be honest and to treat people fairly. This is the only way to retain the trust of the community, which is our fundamental responsibility.” that is
false as you can't have "Integrity" and be a brick in the wall.
Law Enforcement Overkill
When Law Enforcement comes down on a small subdivision of 36 family homes late of night with 13 squad cars, 1 K9, 2 drones and additionally stages an ambulance all stemming from a 5-year-old unintentionally dialing 911 then hanging up and then they deployed resources for a person that was never there that night.
That is overkill and when things go wrong that is prime for the Blue Wall to raise its ugly head and it did that night.
Professional Accounting Services
Brian Orcutt REALTOR or ACSO Deputy
Deputy Brian Orcutt, a California hire on May 1, 2022 was the K9 Handler and was responsible for his K9 and deployment that evening that attacked an innocent homeowner. *See above file
Deputy Brian Orcutt never gave any Safety meetings that evening as per multiple BPD body cams, Orcutt's own body cam and BPD Officer Martinez stating he never saw or heard a Safety meeting given by Orcutt. Orcutt never even had a conversation with the homeowner prior to releasing his K9 off leash. Orcutt in fact released his K9 off leash not knowing if a child, pet or any other innocent that may have been in the backyard that evening.
Even though he knew his Boss Sheriff Matthew Clifford had offered to pay all of the medical cost to the innocent homeowner for his negligence that evening he was still in denial of his wrong doing.
Avoidance, deflection, and denial are defense mechanisms used to avoid facing uncomfortable truths or responsibilities. Denial is a refusal to acknowledge reality. Deflection shifts blame or attention to another person or issue. Avoidance involves physically or emotionally withdrawing from a situation, person, or topic that triggers anxiety. These tactics protect the ego but can damage relationships and hinder personal growth.
If it were not for the Blue Wall culture in the Ada County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Orcutt would and should have been disciplined.
Denial
- What it is: An outright refusal to accept that something has occurred or is occurring.
- How it works: It protects the ego from anxiety or pain by preventing the person from confronting reality, even in the face of overwhelming evidence.
- Example: Some people with a K9, Gun and Badge think they never make mistakes and if they do they remember they are a brick in the Blue Wall.
Deflection
- What it is: Redirecting focus, blame, or criticism away from oneself to avoid accountability.
- How it works: It shifts the conversation to a different issue or person, often by making the accuser seem unreasonable or overly emotional.
- Example: Responding to a critique by saying, "It may be policy but not our custom."
Avoidance
- What it is: An effort to physically or emotionally steer clear of people, places, or topics that are perceived as threatening or uncomfortable.
- How it works: It creates distance from the source of anxiety, whether it's a confrontation, a difficult memory, or an uncomfortable conversation.
- Example: Say something like: "Unfortunately, I do have to rely on certain people for certain things and I relied on them to make the decision, yeah."
Why people use them
- To protect the self: These mechanisms can shield the ego from feelings of inadequacy, shame, guilt, or anxiety.
- To maintain control: They can be used in challenging situations to maintain control or control the perception of reality.
Consequences
- Damaged relationships: A pattern of using these tactics can lead to conflict, mistrust, and isolation from the public.
- Limited personal growth: By avoiding problems, individuals may not learn to cope effectively or address underlying issues, which can stunt their personal development.
- Reduced credibility: Others may lose faith in a person who consistently denies, deflects, or avoids accountability.
Was Deputy Orcutt’s negligence or Ada County Sheriff office’s inadequate training or both responsible for innocent homeowner being attacked and bitten? Click Here
Sheriff Matthew Clifford
FOREWORD Explaining what we do at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office every day and how we do it can be a difficult task, because as Idaho’s largest law enforcement agency, we are involved in many different aspects of the criminal justice system. This policy manual lets us explain that in a unique and public way – and break through any mystery as to why we do what we do. Our policies explain who we are. They provide insight into some basic facts about our agency and the philosophy that guides our actions. We are here for you, every day, and this is how we do it. The first section holds our agency’s oath, mission, and vision. It also lists our four main values: integrity, service, dedication, and positive attitude. Those four words guide every employee in our agency, pulling us in the direction we need to go as we navigate through moments of crisis or the routine activities of our day. Integrity is our first and foremost value – and it is at the heart of every decision we make. I am proud our employees choose to be honest and to treat people fairly. This is the only way to retain the trust of the community, which is our fundamental responsibility. Actively working to make people and places safer in Ada County is more than a job. It’s a calling, and we should never take it for granted. I am grateful for all 750+ ACSO employees who are committed to service. Dedication is our choice to be productive because of our commitment to integrity and service. Maintaining a positive and productive attitude can be a challenge to maintain, but our commitment to be professional, even when others make it difficult, allows us to serve with integrity. Our community trusts us to do the right thing at the right time for the right reason. We are committed to be true to our mission, vision, and values each and every day, leaving no question about who we are and why we do what we do. — Sheriff Matt Clifford
All, all good words for a forward and in a perfect world and we all know that is not the world we live in. (Click Here and listen to the video there to understand why.)
Sheriff Matthew Clifford being a former K9 Handler knew within a couple of days after being briefed by a couple of his subordinates (not after watching any body cam footage, reading any statement or talking to Depute Orcutt) that ACSO had a problem as one of his K9 Handlers allowed and innocent to be attacked and bitten. So, about a week after being briefed Sheriff Clifford called the victim, no explanations, no apologies, then two days later Sheriff Clifford called the victim again, no explanations, no apologies but this time he made an offer that ACSO would cover all of the victim’s medical bills.
No one on scene the night Deputy Orcutt let his K9 out of his control or even in the two phone calls to the victim from Sheriff Clifford did anyone in Law Enforcement apologize to the victim, why is that? Is it because it’s not in their oath or policies?
“I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution and laws of the State of Idaho. I will earn the respect of others by being ethical and professional at all times. I pledge to carry out my duties to the best of my ability and bring honor to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and to myself, so help me God.”
Nope, the words “I will apologize to all persons I may injure due to my negligence while carrying out my duties to serve and protect.” Maybe it’s in the forward of the ACSO Policy Manual above. Nope, it’s not there either unless it’s covered in this line. “Our community trusts us to do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.” The homeowner never got an apology yet, maybe it’s not the “right time”.
We are members of the community and we don’t trust. What was the right reason to do the wrong things from Not Apologizing to Not giving a proper warning to the homeowner, releasing a K9 in an area Deputy Orcutt couldn’t know if there was a pet, innocent child or person as Brian Orcutt couldn’t even see 90% of the area, he released his K9 into, why wasn't discipline administered for reckless negligence?
Yes, Integrity should be a first and foremost value, employees should be honest and treat people fairly but that is not the culture at the Ada County Sheriff's Department when Deputies are negligent.
Internal Tribalism and Culture
A strong sense of loyalty and "us vs. them" mentality within law enforcement can lead to a culture of protecting fellow officers, with internal investigations sometimes becoming a way to shield "family" from "outsiders".
Police Unions
Unions strongly protect their members, making it challenging for departments to fire or discipline officers accused of wrongdoing, even when those officers are found to have violated policies or the law.
Lack of Strong Independent Oversight
The absence of robust independent oversight agencies and the lobbying efforts to weaken their influence also contribute to the difficulty in holding officers accountable.
Fear of Litigation and Costs
Departments may avoid disciplinary actions because of the expensive legal battles and high costs associated with fighting terminations, which are often backed by unions.
Thoughts from victim of ada county sheriff's k9 attack.
Let’s get this straight, when a member of the public allows their dog to attack, bit or otherwise cause harm to a person that dog owner is looking at jail time, fines, and significant civil liability for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. Charges depend on the injury's severity, the owner's knowledge of the dog's aggression, and state laws, with owners facing misdemeanors for failure to control known dangerous dogs or felonies if the attack leads to death or serious disfigurement, with dog confiscation often a consequence and even putting the dog down.
When ask to write my opinion on K9 handler Deputy Orcutt conduct on May 1st 2022 it boils down to three things.
1. Deputy Orcutt never gave me a warning that he was going to release his K9 off leash, out of his sight and control in my backyard.
2. There was no reason for Deputy Orcutt after checking two other backyards prior to my residence to release his K9 off leash and unattended knowing full well his K9 could cause serious disfigurement and even death.
3. Finally, Deputy Orcutt never once apologized for his K9 attacking me and leaving me with 20% disability in my left arm. Not to mention all the lies he made to his Sergeant (On body cam) in a walkthrough of my property after I was carted off to the hospital after I was attacked. Along with the lies in his statement that is contradicted on multiple body cams that night.
As for Sherriff Clifford who called me twice offering to pay the medical bills after the attack (No he never apologized either).
1. Of all law enforcement in Ada County Sheriff Clifford as a former K9 handler himself knew how many times Deputy Orcutt broke protocol and training that evening.
2. There was no reason to not take Deputy Orcutt’s K9 away from him, bust him down in rank if not give him his walking papers for his lies both on body cams and in his statement.
3. Sheriff Clifford showed his true colors by being just another block in the “Blue Wall”. His omissions in this case by not protecting the public that pays his salary but instead protecting a “Bad Cop” and not mending out the discipline he should have.
In a nutshell, I am still Pro Law Enforcement but Not when it comes to Cops that break protocol, training and don’t apologize when they are wrong and hurt and harm the innocent law-abiding public. As for those at the top like Sheriff Clifford that back their subordinates that are “Bad Cops” and promote the “Blue Wall” mentality should be fired. Fired by the Citizens. Ya, I am not voting for a man that can't even abide by his own mission statement.
For anyone that wonders where the "Suspect" was the night 13 squad cars, 2 drones and a K9 attack dog surrounded and infiltrated a small subdivision of 36 homes that evening. Well he was never there that evening and a few weeks later he was in court where the judge suspended his sentence and ordered him to pay $153 in court charges. Talk about overkill.
Prior Elected Ada County Sheriff
Bartlett had been sheriff since 2015. His retirement was effective immediately. He would not be returning for even a single day. He offered little insight into the reason for his abrupt departure.“I am writing today to let you know that I am retiring from the ACSO and as your sheriff,” Sheriff Stephen Bartlett wrote.
Acting Sheriff Scott Johnson
"During that time I have been through a lot and seen a lot — and I have to admit, the last few days have been some of the strangest of my career,"the acting Sheriff said in a post on Facebook. CLICK HERE CBS2 NEWS
There is No Mystery when you know that “The Blue Wall” has and is entrenched in the ACSO
in Boise Idaho. 7 KTVB