By Steve Pomper The left’s inability to engage in self-reflection is breathtaking as a recent headline in The Seattle Times demonstrated. “Police Misconduct is costing WA taxpayers millions. The trend shows no signs of slowing down.” Seattle is suffering a true, though self-inflicted, policing crisis, but the anti-police newspaper forges ahead with its anti-police, myth-making Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski With the rampancy of depraved minds preying on and killing cops, there have been stellar police executives handling matters and proving precisely why they are law enforcement leaders. Cayce, SC police Chief Chris Cowan is among the latest examples. You’ve heard of “the cop’s cop.” Chief Cowan is one of them. While Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Due to certain politicians coddling criminals, armed malcontents have expanded their brazen behavior by bringing gunfights to police precincts, engaging law enforcement officers in parking lots and lobbies where cops hub. On Sunday, FBI Director Christopher Wray punctuated the crazy trend of America’s cops being targeted by crazies: “Violence against law enforcement Read more »
By Steve Pomper We hear a lot about so-called “systemic” corruption from the left. Systemic racism, systemic homophobia, and… systemic systemicism (okay, I made up that last one, but you get the point). I have to admit, though, they may have a point about systemic corruption poisoning our criminal justice system. But I’m talking about Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski With the anti-police climate resulting in fewer law enforcement officers due to an exodus, one saving grace in communities across America is the selfless service and infinite hours spent by Volunteers In Policing, making each one a true-blue VIP. Volunteer Appreciation Week spanned April 17 thru the 23rd. It showcased quite a Read more »
By Steve Pomper I love it when people believe they would have handled whatever police incident they are criticizing “better” than the cops. This usually involves mostly using their imaginations bolstered by a flawed belief they know more than the trained professionals. I always like to ask cop critics what was the alternative? In this Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D American history is the story of episodes of change. One aspect of that history of change is what has happened in the criminal justice system. From having only sheriffs and marshals to highly organized police forces to major federalization of law enforcement, we have seen policing become more sophisticated Read more »
The National Police Association has awarded the Burke County, ND Sheriff’s Office a $1000.00 grant in support of BCSO Project Heart. Project Heart will obtain fitness and wellness equipment for deputies to utilize to maintain and improve mental, physical, and psychological wellness and health. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is headquartered in the county seat Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Most District Attorneys and Prosecutors are dedicated, overworked, and decent public servants. I would not want to paint the profession with the same broad brush that anti-law enforcement forces do with police officers. Inept or corrupt DAs are accountable at the ballot box, but for some, the election cycle Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski The Boston Marathon is always attended by many police officers from the Boston Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, and a mix of cops from neighboring municipal law enforcement agencies. But some cops worked it differently, without duty belts. Among the registered runners were law enforcement officers from all over the nation…in Read more »