By Autumn Smith | FAFO Justice | Investigative Report The Sackrider Megasite proposal in Emmett Township has triggered one central issue that keeps getting louder: Who stands to gain—and who…
By Autumn Smith | FAFO Justice Today I want to honor Frank Serpico on his 90th birthday—a man whose courage changed policing in America and whose example helped shape my…
Investigative Op/Ed By Autumn Smith FAFO Justice In the world of law enforcement, the “Blue Wall of Silence” is often whispered about as a barrier to justice. But in Battle…
By FAFO Justice Editorial Staff Concerns have been formally raised regarding potential conflicts of interest involving officials connected to Emmett Charter Township and the Calhoun County Planning Commission in relation…
By Autumn Smith You Wanted Proof Cops Are Talking Here’s Your Proof “To all of the disbelievers and supporters of the BAD COPS of Battle Creek PD, just remember what…
By FAFO Editorial Staff Law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly using encrypted messaging apps like Signal. On the surface, that sounds like a move toward better security. In…
Investigative Op/Ed By Autumn Smith FAFO Justice In Michigan, governmental immunity is broad—but it is not absolute. And more importantly, it does not exist to protect public officials from the…
FAFO Justice Op/Ed By: Autumn Smith April 7, 2026 – The Battle Creek City Commission put on a show for the cameras. Under Mayor Mark A. Behnke, the city declared…
Op/Ed By: Autumn Smith | FAFO Editorial Staff The Battle Creek Police Department wants you to believe their new online reporting system is about convenience. It’s not. It’s about survival.…
By: FAFO Editorial Staff:Preferred Pronouns Told/You/So They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the case of Battle Creek’s own Kris Douponce a shirtless selfie is worth…