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 »
Transcript: Newsmax: Here now is National Police Association spokesperson and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Journalist Melissa Francis is back with us here in studio as well. Betsy, I’d like to start with you because you’ve been listening to that conversation there, and you have a connection to Chicago. Why are you Read more »
Transcript: President Trump: Going in. I didn’t say when. We’re going in. When you look I have an obligation. This isn’t a political thing. I have an obligation. Greta Van Susteren: National Police Association spokesperson and retired Chicago area police officer, Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith joins me. Nice to see you. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith: Read more »