What is The Slammer?
The Slammer is an informative and entertaining weekly newspaper that focuses on local crime in a straightforward, humorous and revealing manner.-- [Top]
Where do people that appear in The Slammer come from?
The majority of the people featured in The Slammer have been charged with committing Felony and Misdemeanor crimes in the 7 days prior to the issue date. -- [Top]
Where does The Slammer aquire its information?
The Slammer aquires its information through dozens of city, county, state and national law enforcement agencies. We also report on interesting, weird or notable crime that occurs anywhere in the world! -- [Top]
I saw that person in The Slammer last week! Did you make a mistake?!
It's possible, but more than likely- that person has been (allegedly) misbehaving again!-- [Top]
You featured more white than black, or black than white arrests this week- Why?!
The Slammer can't control who is arrested any more than you can control who runs a stop sign in your neighborhood. Obviously, at times all races find it difficult to follow the law.-- [Top]
Why isn't The Slammer carried at my local convenience store?
Ask them! Send us an e-mail through the contact page, and we'll contact them. -- [Top]
I got arrested, and you printed my picture- aren't you violating my privacy rights?!
No ma'am. Once you were arrested, you became a statistic. As a public record, news organizations have the right to publish your arrest information. We hope you weren't wrongly accused. -- [Top]
Crime is very serious- why do you make light of crime in The Slammer?!
We agree that crime is a very serious problem in our community. The Slammer has every intention to help reduce crime, locate missing persons, bring fugitives to justice and provide information that assists authorities in making our communities safter. If you don't like to laugh, please just skip over the funny parts. -- [Top]
You ran my arrest information and my Boss/Spouse/Preacher/Neighbor is upset!?
We recommend you get a good attorney and defend your innocence. And stay out of jail. -- [Top]
I love The Slammer! How did you get the idea?!
Unfortunately, The Slammer must confess, it did not invent the newspaper- Just The Slammer! -- [Top]
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