By Stephen Owsinski I am constantly reminded why I joined the law enforcement family. While our nation —our planet— endures the stark reality of the coronavirus pandemic, first responders toeing the line deserve nothing shy of honor. In times such as these, we see some front-line defenders praising others who are also in the life-saving Read more »
By Steve Pomper As a cop, in my reports, I had to be as true and accurate as I could. It was crucial to a conviction of the correct suspect to make sure my investigative assertions aligned with the evidence. If the evidence in my investigation suggested a particular suspect committed the crime, that is what Read more »
By Steve Pomper The NPA has been covering the perplexing case of a Blackwell (OK) Police Department Lieutenant charged with homicide for several months now. But that’s still only a portion of the nearly one year District Attorney Jason Hicks has dragged Lt. John Mitchell and his family through the slime of injustice. I thought, by Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Whether in a metropolis or rural jurisdiction, cops are enduring the same ominous circumstances (only exponentially) posed by the coronavirus pandemic while still serving with distinction and meritorious mettle. The in-progress tsunami of stories revealing heroic deeds by cops are unfortunately accompanied by collateral damage typified by police paradox: Losing life while Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2020/ — The National Police Association announces the offering of a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man wanted by the Jacksonville, FL Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Lorenza Taylor is wanted for soliciting the murder of a police officer. Police had already been attempting to track down Read more »
By Steve Pomper Before we get into the anti-constitutional details of the current criminal justice environment in Seattle (although, they are certainly not the only city doing this), allow me to paint some background for this city’s dysfunctional view of crime and law enforcement. During the coronavirus pandemic, cities like Seattle and counties like King have Read more »