By Steve Pomper Police Chief Brandon del Pozo seems to believe America’s law enforcement officers should only pull their guns out as a last resort. Shouldn’t the chief know pulling a gun is not the last resort; pulling the trigger is. If cops wait until the “last resort” to pull their guns, it could be the Read more »
By Steve Pomper Some radical political issues have obvious red flags because so many political activists demonize folks just for asking honest questions about topics the activists have made controversial. And thanks to the increasing number of prosecutors enforcing radical political policy, we must keep asking questions. Cops should treat all people respectfully and as Read more »
Opponents of New York’s upcoming bail and discovery reforms, including Queens District Attorney John Ryan, say the measures go too far — and they want the legislature to amend the new law before it takes effect Jan. 1, 2020. DA Ryan visited Staten Island for a joint press conference with Staten Island DA Michael McMahon. Read more »
Attorney General William Barr said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are being hampered by state sanctuary policies and that ICE agents, along with U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) can ignore state rules that try to prevent them from making arrests. Barr and acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolfe wrote to the chief justice Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Anti-police rhetoric is not necessarily new but we are being exposed to more of it. Media mouthpieces lambasting every inkling of police work as if they authored the texts taught in police academies is an anomaly drawing laughter and ire, especially from those who know better: Cops. And politicians with vats of Read more »
By Steve Pomper Training academies and law enforcement agencies pound into their cops they should avoid even the appearance of impropriety. I remember my department wrestling with the issue, trying to decide what constitutes a gratuity or an abuse of office. Law enforcement agencies have to consider if accepting a free or discounted cup of Read more »
By Steve Pomper By now, we’re used to an odd proclivity displayed by some politicians and political ideologues to protect people in the U.S. illegally. Now, I can understand someone might feel sympathy for otherwise law-abiding people in the United States illegally, which are most of them. Even more, I can understand having empathy for Read more »
The comprehensive anti-law enforcement plan, according to Pressley, is created to fix a racist, intolerant, rogue, and essentially flawed system. Pressley’s proposal exceeds the criminal justice reform platforms floated by 2020 Democrats– including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), whom Pressley has recommended as well as campaigned with. The Pressley plan is a shopping list of what Read more »
The National Police Association is honored to announce that Christopher J Wilson was selected as the November 2019 recipient of a scholarship for the International Fellowship of Chaplains (IFOC) training certification. Mr. Wilson received his IFOC chaplaincy certification having completed the course in Sterling Heights Michigan. Mr. Wilson currently serves as an ERT Paramedic for Read more »
By Steve Pomper San Francisco, once one of America’s finest cities to live or vacation in, continues its downward spiral into urban anarchy. With the recent elections, the city, already not known as a cop-friendly place, has just gotten markedly more challenging for the city’s police officers. The city’s voters have seen fit to elect a Read more »