The City Attorney’s Record: A "Collection of Stories" and Safety Apprehensions (Kathrine Mockler) скачать в хорошем качестве

The City Attorney’s Record: A "Collection of Stories" and Safety Apprehensions (Kathrine Mockler)

This video documents a background interview between Officer Sarah Shipman of the Gainesville Police Department and City Attorney Katherine Mockler to compile a "cumulative history" of Derek Walker. Following his recent presence at City Hall to deliver a "letter of intent," the police are investigating whether his behavior is escalating or if he requires long-term mental health or medical care that falls outside the standard scope of law enforcement. The interview explores the administrative and legal friction between Walker and city officials: Patterns of Litigation: Mockler, who has represented the city against Walker for about a year, estimates he has filed approximately 5 cases against various government entities. She characterizes him as an individual who targets the government because he believes his rights are being denied. The "Lobby Strategy": When Walker arrives at City Hall, he often informs the front desk that he wishes to see someone from the City Attorney's office. Following protocol, staff typically decline the meeting and instruct him to send a letter. Mockler notes that Walker then waits in the lobby, which staff interpret as an attempt to "catch" employees as they use the elevators to exit the building. Disturbing Communications: Mockler details an email Walker sent to her and a judicial assistant containing 15 photos of lynchings from the 1950s. The email suggested she would be "smiling ear to ear" if she saw such images—an act she described as the "most disturbing thing" he has done specifically toward her. Second-Hand Reports of Volatility: The sources discuss various unverified stories from other officers, including a report from a decade ago that Walker was trespassed from the courthouse. Mockler also relays a story she heard from a retired officer about a past incident where Walker allegedly blocked an apartment stairwell using fishing wire and cooking oil to make the steps slippery. Context of Safety Concerns: While Mockler has had no physical contact with Walker outside of a Zoom hearing, she expresses apprehension based on the "whole history about him". She notes that she is wary of him potentially following her to her car or discovering what vehicle she drives. Medical Considerations: The interview mentions that a retired officer suggested Walker’s behavior might be the result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained in a past car accident, though Mockler clarifies this information has not been officially verified. Officer Shipman emphasizes that the goal is to create a synopsis of all past instances—including visits to Public Works—to determine the best course of action for both city staff and Mr. Walker.