By Sgt. Nancy M. Dowdy It is not often that I read something and become so personally affected, but today it happened. Representatives William “Lacy” Clay of Missouri and Ro Khanna of California announced that they are sponsoring a bill that has so many misguided points, the very thought of calling it the “PEACE” bill is Read more »
By Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (ret.) If you’re a cop these days you must feel like a stuffed dog toy in between two pit bulls playing “tug of war” at the dog park. We’re being randomly pulled in every direction, and frankly, it’s exhausting, but it’s hardly a new development. When I was a little kid Read more »
By Sgt. Nancy M. Dowdy Not so recently, the Aberdeen Iron Birds, the Single A farm team affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, chose to adorn their uniforms with a patch of the Thin Blue Line American Flag in order to honor two police officers who lost their lives while protecting the citizens of that community. The Read more »
By Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (ret.) Lo and behold, an important academic study was released just last week that certainly disputes, with great clarity, the notion that white police officers are systematically using deadly force against people of color. The results are going to be a bit shocking for some. As Joseph Cesario, co-author and Read more »
UPDATE: August 7th 2019 2230 names of signers of our petition asking for the reinstatement of Lt. Jensen were provided to Elgin City Manager Richard Kozal and Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley. Over the past two decades of public service, Elgin, IL Police Lt. Christian Jensen, has received 22 commendations and more than 70 letters of appreciation. Read more »
Today, the National Police Association announced the filing of a complaint for defamation against the City of Trenton, Michigan, and two of its police officers. The suit arises from false statements on social media and in media interviews. Specifically, the complaint alleges that their “Fake News” allegations libeled the National Police Association by falsely branding Read more »
The National Police Association (NPA) opposed the ACLU’s attack on law enforcement’s ability to investigate street gangs, arguing to Massachusetts in a friend-of-the-court brief, it should uphold the right of the Boston Police Department to maintain a confidential gang database. The NPA argues against the ACLU which claims in its suit against the Boston Police Read more »
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the argument put forth by the National Police Association in the amicus brief it filed on behalf of the City of Ferguson, Missouri; former Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson, and former Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, supporting their motion to dismiss in the case of Johnson v. Read more »
The careers of five brave police officers are under threat. July 3rd a termination hearing is scheduled for Officer Alex Perez, a 20 year veteran officer and PBA rep. Another officer has received a notice he will also be terminated and 3 other Kean University police officers are facing long term suspensions. Per NJ State Read more »
Local law enforcement agencies throughout the year hold Citizens Academies. The purpose of a Citizens Academy is to familiarize citizens with the operations of the police department. This can include classes on patrol procedures, criminal law, narcotics, search and seizure, tactical operations, investigations, juvenile law, firearms demonstration, emergency vehicle operations, use of force issues, and Read more »