By Steve Pomper It’s very American to distrust government. But when does not trusting government go too far? Though, I understand the prudence of not trusting government, I worked for the government. I became a police officer because I saw it as a legitimate government function. To serve and protect the people. To uphold the Constitution Read more »
Year: 2020
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week tributes well deserved
By Stephen Owsinski Like many other law enforcement officers, my police career started as a public safety communications officer, more commonly known as “police dispatcher.” My official title was “police communications officer” —a civilian in uniform, armed with tons of phones and computers keeping track of all city cops and firefighters. I served on the Read more »
NYPD Cops Refuse to Give This Foul-Mouthed Jerk What He Wanted
By Steve Pomper I just watched a video in a tweet posted by former NYPD cop and Secret Service agent Dan Bongino. The video contained one of the more visceral examples of the lack of respect police officers all over America are getting these days—and it’s only getting worse. I’m not singling this example out because Read more »
U.S. Supreme Court Rules 8 – 1 for Law Enforcement
By Steve Pomper Do provocative headlines such as in the Los Angeles Times, “The U.S. Supreme Court just made it easier for police to pull you over” benefit the cops or the public? Absolutely not. Is the headline true? Well, yes, but only if “you” are a driver with a revoked license. Headline doesn’t tell you Read more »
Cops Cater to Hospital Heroes
By Stephen Owsinski I am constantly reminded why I joined the law enforcement family. While our nation —our planet— endures the stark reality of the coronavirus pandemic, first responders toeing the line deserve nothing shy of honor. In times such as these, we see some front-line defenders praising others who are also in the life-saving Read more »
Burglaries, Domestic Violence Climb Amidst Coronavirus Closures
By Steve Pomper As a cop, in my reports, I had to be as true and accurate as I could. It was crucial to a conviction of the correct suspect to make sure my investigative assertions aligned with the evidence. If the evidence in my investigation suggested a particular suspect committed the crime, that is what Read more »
Oklahoma Cop Persecuted for Killing Active Shooter Still Awaiting Justice
By Steve Pomper The NPA has been covering the perplexing case of a Blackwell (OK) Police Department Lieutenant charged with homicide for several months now. But that’s still only a portion of the nearly one year District Attorney Jason Hicks has dragged Lt. John Mitchell and his family through the slime of injustice. I thought, by Read more »
America to the Rescue: Cops and Communities Working Together During Coronavirus Pandemic
By Stephen Owsinski Whether in a metropolis or rural jurisdiction, cops are enduring the same ominous circumstances (only exponentially) posed by the coronavirus pandemic while still serving with distinction and meritorious mettle. The in-progress tsunami of stories revealing heroic deeds by cops are unfortunately accompanied by collateral damage typified by police paradox: Losing life while Read more »
Reward offered: Help find suspect wanted for plan to have police officer murdered
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2020/ — The National Police Association announces the offering of a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man wanted by the Jacksonville, FL Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Lorenza Taylor is wanted for soliciting the murder of a police officer. Police had already been attempting to track down Read more »
Seattle Won’t Punish Chronic Street Criminals but Wants Police to Enforce “Hate Speech” Edict, During Pandemic
By Steve Pomper Before we get into the anti-constitutional details of the current criminal justice environment in Seattle (although, they are certainly not the only city doing this), allow me to paint some background for this city’s dysfunctional view of crime and law enforcement. During the coronavirus pandemic, cities like Seattle and counties like King have Read more »