INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2026 — The National Police Association (NPA) today announced the nationwide distribution of a new animated television public service announcement (PSA) encouraging positive communication between the public and law enforcement during police encounters. The animated PSA features “Officer Mike,” a friendly neighborhood police officer who reminds viewers that simple actions such as Read more »
Transcript: Lidia Curanaj: That incident we talked about there, just one of many recent crimes, highlighting the need for laws to change once and for all. Joining me now, spokesperson for the National Police Association and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Also with us, former federal prosecutor Doug Burns. Thank you guys Read more »
Transcript: Shannon Cake: Joining me now to discuss the latest on this back and forth with Mexico, former ICE acting director John Torres and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Thanks to both of you for being here. Thanks very much. Good morning. President Trump telling reporters in the Oval on Monday, quote, Read more »
Transcript: Tracy Sabol: Trump’s crime crackdown spreading nationwide from our nation’s capital to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, Illinois. And now we are learning that officers have begun their immigration sweeps in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joining us now is Raymond Lopez, the alderman of the city of Chicago in the 15th Ward. Also with us is Read more »
Transcript: Lidia Curanaj: Joining us is National Police Association spokesperson and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Also with us, the host of the Marc Little show, pastor Mark Little. Thank you guys so much for joining us. Pastor Marc Little: Thank you for having me. Lidia Curanaj: Pastor, I’ve often said that Read more »
October 21, 2025 Transcript: Newsmax: To further weigh in, let’s bring in spokesperson for the National Police Association and retired Chicago area police officer, Betsy Brantner Smith. Betsy, this case with Portland seems pretty cut and dry. The National Guard was going there to protect a federal facility. It wasn’t going there to do police Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »