By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D In the category of never knowing what is behind the door, getting a call to check on someone’s well-being is among the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous calls an officer can get. According to a study published this year by the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, “Calls to Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Some might call it fate that National Police K9 Day was celebrated during Labor Day weekend 2024. I call it an ideal illustration of the always-paying dividends of dogs in policing, unrelentingly pursuing justice by sleuthing and capturing bad actors preying on innocents. Per a press release from the Bradenton Police Department, Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D There was an old theory called Spontaneous Generation in which life springs from inanimate substances. For example, when grain is left on the barn floor, rats mysteriously show up. The ancients concluded, therefore, that rats arise from old grain. It is laughable now, but the vestiges of this erroneous Read more »
By Steve Pomper What do we know for sure about police staffing shortages and crime increases across America? That the one follows the other—every time! And what do officer shortages follow—every time? An intentional dereliction of duty by officials responsible for providing public safety to the community. And, once again, this story about public safety neglect Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski First responders race to myriad calls for service, meet an array of different people, and help manage unspeakable circumstances the day of the tragic incident and well beyond, helping victims/ surviving loved ones cope a bit better…circling back to ensure everything is mended as best possible. Albeit without expectation, cops receive gratitude Read more »
Indianapolis, September 2, 2024 – The National Police Association (NPA) has announced its opposition to a recently reintroduced bill in the New York State legislature requiring police officers to carry personal liability insurance. Under current law, municipalities are responsible for covering the legal fees of officers when their actions are lawful and constitutional. The proposed Read more »
By Steve Pomper Intentionally lax law enforcement policies and laws combined with an unbalanced criminal justice system have many consequences for society, none of them good. For example, some communities, such as in West L.A., California, felt forced to hire private security. This can be effective, but it does other horrible things. Worst of all, it Read more »