Indianapolis, April 17, 2025 — The National Police Association (NPA) today announced that it has formally requested the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) open a federal civil rights investigation into New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez over his politically charged prosecution of Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford. In a detailed letter submitted to Read more »
Per a new court filing, the trial of former Las Cruces police officer, Brad Lunsford, who was wrongfully charged for defending himself and his partner from an armed suspect, was poisoned by an anti-police activist who managed to get on the jury through perjury. The filing alleges that “Juror #8” concealed outrageous bias before and Read more »
The recent arrests of nearly two dozen Trinitarios gang members in Massachusetts should be a wake-up call to every law-abiding citizen. These arrests, part of a sweeping federal RICO conspiracy case, reveal a chilling reality: ruthless criminal gangs like the Trinitarios are operating in our communities, engaging in violence, and spreading terror. In Massachusetts, federal Read more »
Across America, the iron grip of Washington bureaucrats tightens around our police departments, smothering them under layers of federal decrees that serve only to paralyze law enforcement and embolden criminals. These so-called “consent decrees” are not about justice. They are not about accountability. They are about power—federal power overriding local governance, imposing an agenda dictated Read more »
Fire and police departments, long respected for their commitment to physical capability, have increasingly relaxed their fitness standards in the name of expanding the hiring pool. Whether justified as a response to recruitment shortages or as a mechanism to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the end result is the same: an erosion of Read more »
New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), once envisioned as a mechanism for fostering trust between the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the public, has degenerated into an overreaching anti-crimefighting nightmare. Originally designed to ensure accountability, this organization now serves as a blunt instrument wielded against the very officers tasked with maintaining order Read more »
Federal consent decrees imposed on local police departments are court enforced rules initiated by the federal government, typically the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), after an allegation of misconduct. The court appoints a monitor who reports on compliance to the court. The court decides when, if ever, the department is released from federal oversight. The Read more »
In Columbus, Ohio, a tragedy unfolded when police officers were forced to make a split-second decision, resulting in the death of Colin Jennings, a man in the midst of a mental health crisis. On that cold February morning, the Columbus Police Department responded to a 911 call describing Jennings’ erratic behavior and threats to himself Read more »
In Burlington, Vermont, a once-peaceful town now overwhelmed by rising crime, homelessness, and drug addiction, city leaders are finally realizing that defunding the police was a grave mistake. This small city, nestled against the stunning backdrop of Lake Champlain, faces an unprecedented spike in violent crime, aggravated assault, and drug overdoses. These are problems that Read more »
By Steve Pomper I’ll concede that some people are unable to get it due to diminished cognitive abilities or some other non-preventable condition. Everyone else has no excuse and can get it—if they want to. By get it, I mean understanding the cause and effect of your choices. For example, why will a city’s residents repeatedly Read more »