By Stephen Owsinski Although just about everyone has heard of the significant shortage of law enforcement officer applicants thanks to the drab messaging from police defunders, police explorers looking at potential careers as cops may help offset vacant public safety positions in America. In that context, I came across what could be described as a Read more »
By Steve Pomper Is your home your castle? Well, unfortunately, it depends on where you live and the degree of radicalism afflicting your local prosecutor’s office. The McCloskeys in St. Louis found out the hard way that their Soros-funded county prosecutor prefers to charge the victims of crime rather than the perpetrators, based on politics. If Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Every year, SWAT teams from around the world travel to a central location where police tactical skills and precision are exhibited and evaluated, culminating in a standout winner whose hard-earned points garner honors for superb law enforcement operations, all on full display at the annual SWAT Roundup International. Bringing uber-talented police tacticians Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D When an officer fires their duty weapon there is no shortage of questioners, critics, and scrutiny. Why so many bullets? Why didn’t they talk him down? Why didn’t they just Tazer her? Those questions have to be answered for every individual case, but the public needs to have some Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D One of the proposals for the defang the police movement is for law enforcement to stop picking on drivers for violating traffic regulations. Meanwhile, about 1000 people are killed every month by drunk drivers in the 30% of fatal crashes that are alcohol-related. Another 25,000 are injured by impaired Read more »
By Steve Pomper Anti-Police City Council Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty defeated in 2022 election Law Officer recently reported on the election defeat of a politician they correctly referred to as “police antagonist” City Council Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty. A day after the election, Hardesty conceded to winner Rene Gonzalez and, to her credit, wished him well. Read more »
(Indianapolis, IN) – The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Castleton, VT Police Department a $1000.00 grant. The grant will support the department in obtaining less lethal use of force options. Less lethal weapons try to minimize the risk of serious injuries as much as possible. Less lethal weapons are used to Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski One of the fascinating aspects of joining the men and women whose mission is to provide public safety is the inherent camaraderie law enforcement officers revel in as selfless crimefighters managing to endure daily perils. You’ve likely heard the monikers “I got your back” or “I’ve got your six” or “Let’s do Read more »
By Steve Pomper Austin, Texas State Capitol There doesn’t seem to be a lot of actual police misconduct in Austin, the Texas state capitol. So, it seems Travis County District Attorney José Garza has to pretend there is apparently by making some up. José Garza, Travis County (TX) DA According to FOX News, Terry Keel pulls no Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski In police academies and thereafter, training should be incessant and must overcome the various reasons America’s law enforcement officers are ordinarily shortchanged from imperative life-saving skill-building. Nevertheless, police academies and law enforcement agencies employ a contingent of men and women who are certified expert instructors in all facets of police tactics and Read more »