By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D There was a time when most church doors were left unlocked. If someone needed shelter or a place to pray or contemplate, they could slip into a sanctuary for some quiet reflection. Most of today’s houses of worship are not only locked and alarmed, many have their own armed Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski I watched a pseudo-TED speech by a seasoned policeman whose beginnings of swearing in as a cop were riddled with abject trauma from the gruesome loss of his mom (fatal crime victim) and dad (suicide), manifesting resiliency to turn worst-case scenarios into pure passion for helping people in dire straits. The presentation Read more »
By Steve Pomper In 2023, Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald became the First Temple University Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty Tragically, the story about a Pennsylvania cop savagely slain last year, whose family is now urging the death penalty upon a conviction, isn’t the only story about a cop murdered in George Soros-funded DA Larry Read more »
By Steve Pomper After graduating from the Washington State police academy in 1992, the Seattle Police Department assigned me to a precinct that was not my first choice but only because of my selfish interest in a shorter commute. Still, a trade with a senior officer was already in the works when I showed up, so Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Before we look at the literal nuts and bolts of the gun business, let us pause for a brief history lesson. In 1791 the fledgling United States of America had bills to pay left over from the War of Independence. One revenue source was a tax on alcohol and Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Nampa, Idaho police department canine exposé by news reporter Savannah Hankard’s coverage entailed her donning the full bite-suit and catching a canine clench—in other words, the canine clench caught her. As soon as the missile launched and nailed its target, the words “Holy crap!” instantly slipped out of her mouth, compelled by Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski It’s been long enough that some district attorneys, supposedly sworn to represent the people (citizens) in our society, have done the exact opposite by betraying their oath and the constituents (voters) by swiftly liberating violent offenders back on the streets. What could go wrong? On January 27, 2024 (a Saturday), two NYPD Read more »
Indianapolis – February 10, 2024. The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Griffin-Spalding County, GA Junior Cadet Unit 3507 a $1000.00 grant. The program is one of several youth programs organized under the leadership of Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, within the umbrella of the Spalding County Jr. Deputy Program, which Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D According to the FBI, there were over 1600 bank robberies in 2022 involving over 2000 suspects, of whom about half have been identified. Of those identified 30% were narcotics users, and 39% were previously convicted of bank robbery. Many prosecutions are commenced in state court although bank robbery is Read more »
Indianapolis – February 8, 2024. Fargo’s and Hyco’s Law (H.3247) is a South Carolina bill that would stiffen penalties for harming, mistreating, or killing a law enforcement K-9 dog or horse. It was re-introduced by Rep. Neal Collins (SC-5) last year and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Rep. Collins originally introduced Read more »