Indianapolis – May 24, 2024. Intentionally subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid is a serious form of assault that places them at increased risk for health issues. Bodily fluids contain pathogens that carry diseases like mononucleosis (from the Epstein-Barr virus), influenza, and strep, among others. Although media reports of these egregious acts surfaced Read more »
By Steve Pomper * The fundraising site for Officer Brad Lunsford’s legal expenses is here https://www.givesendgo.com/GCDWW I always like to preface my articles about accusations of lawbreaking by cops. First, I research the incident giving the officer the benefit of the doubt. Then, I wait for that potential “Oh, I can’t help you there” moment, where something Read more »
NPA brought the #SupportThePolice message to Flat Rock, MI this weekend. Next: Officer Rita Goulet Brings the NPA #31 to the ARCA Menards Atlas 150 at the Iowa Speedway on June 14th.
Indianapolis – May 15, 2024. The violence being perpetrated on police officers is at an epidemic level. Shootings of officers have increased by 60% since 2018, with 378 shot in the line-of-duty in 2023 alone. Of these 378 officers, 115 were victims of ambushes, which are sudden, unprovoked attacks that leave officers with little Read more »
Indianapolis – May 11, 2024. Gastonia, NC Police Officer Rita Goulet driver of the Rise Motorsports, National Police Association #31 Chevy is honoring and remembering all law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and specifically honoring those we lost in the line of duty during 2023. At the ARCA Racing Series Music City 150 Read more »
Indianapolis – May 10, 2024. As unbelievable as it sounds, New York State law prohibits judges from considering a defendant’s danger to the public when considering bail. The law states that judges can only set cash bail to ensure defendants return to court. Now, the New York legislature has a bill allowing judges to determine Read more »
Images from Dover Next: Saturday, May 11 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway 8:30 p.m. Live stream on FloRacing.
On December 3, 2011, David Leonardo was watching his girlfriend’s daughter while his girlfriend was out. Instead of caring for the toddler, he beat two-year-old Priscilla Hernandez to death. An autopsy confirmed she had been abused before. Leonardo was convicted in 2014 and was sentenced to 15 years to life for second-degree murder. However, because Read more »
(Indianapolis) April 30, 2024 – The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Somerset, KY Police Department a $1000.00 grant to assist with funding their Shepherds Watch program. Shepherds Watch is a contemporary crime prevention and investigation tool that utilizes the effectiveness of partnerships between police and the community. Security camera owners Read more »