Transcript: Katrina Szish: Spokesperson for the National Police Association and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith Along with former senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, former Secret Service agent and Newsmax contributor Charles Marino. Welcome to both of you, Charles. You know, we heard a lot of those protesters on the Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2025 — Releasing criminal suspects pre-trial without the safeguards provided by cash bail serves no valid purpose, and in fact only rewards lawlessness. These cashless bail policies have driven a violent crime surge that is claiming innocent victims and destroying communities. The Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act (S. 2705 / Read more »
Transcript: Newsmax: It could be a sign that Chicago might be next. Let’s bring in Betsy Brander Smith, a retired Chicago area police officer, and Josh McConkey, a National Guard veteran. Great to have you both here. Josh, I’ll start with you with the National Guard. President Trump, he’s been hinting here that he wants Read more »
Indianapolis — Sept 23, 2025 — The National Police Association (NPA) today announced the filing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Office of the Mayor of Chicago. The request seeks detailed records on crimes committed in the city by illegal aliens, including data on arrests, recidivism, victimization, and the costs borne Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 18, 2025 — Evading police often results in high-speed, reckless driving that causes destruction, untold suffering, and loss of life. Innocent drivers sharing the road with the evader, unsuspecting pedestrians, police officers, as well as the suspect and the suspect’s passengers, are all placed in harm’s way. Michigan joins other states in the Read more »
Transcript: Betsy Brantner Smith: Well, it’s it’s horrific. Let me let me push back just a little. I’m the spokesman for the National Police Association, and I want people to know it’s not because the police won’t do anything. It’s because the police can’t do what they wanna do. Cash Patel talks about this constantly. Read more »
Transcript: Tracy Sabol: Let’s bring in a spokesperson for the National Police Association, Betsy Brantner Smith. She is joined by a legal affairs reporter for The Washington Times and author of Lawless Lawfare, Alex Sawyer. Ladies, great to be with you, both this morning. Betsy, I wanna start with you. First, your reaction to the Read more »
Transcript: Ed Henry: Betsy as well. What are you what’s your initial reaction? Betsy Brantner Smith: Well, this is beyond heartbreaking. I I live in Southern Arizona. Turning point is, near and dear to our hearts as is Charlie and his wife and his family to us. He has been not just a friend of Read more »