By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D June 20th, 2024 is the official beginning of summer, but Memorial Day is the real kickstarter. For a significant part of the country, the heat of the season can be as much of an enemy as criminals. For cops working patrol, the additional 30 or more pounds of gear Read more »
Indianapolis – May 24, 2024. Intentionally subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid is a serious form of assault that places them at increased risk for health issues. Bodily fluids contain pathogens that carry diseases like mononucleosis (from the Epstein-Barr virus), influenza, and strep, among others. Although media reports of these egregious acts surfaced Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski One of my favorite initiatives involving law enforcement agencies mentoring and awarding the success of youngsters is the “Do The Right Thing” program. Many law enforcement entities have a hand in this positively constructive project. No matter where in the nation, the primary mission is synonymous… Per the pages of the Miami, Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D It might be interesting to note that the first use of the phrase “border crisis” that I can find was in 2014 during the Obama administration. What’s even more interesting is that law enforcement, especially the border states as well as federal agencies were making big noises about criminal Read more »
By Steve Pomper * The fundraising site for Officer Brad Lunsford’s legal expenses is here https://www.givesendgo.com/GCDWW I always like to preface my articles about accusations of lawbreaking by cops. First, I research the incident giving the officer the benefit of the doubt. Then, I wait for that potential “Oh, I can’t help you there” moment, where something Read more »
By Steve Pomper Police officer arrests man in Baltimore (Keith Allison, CC 2.0) Enough! What is it with media’s and cop critics’ careless (malicious) reporting about police officers compelled to use lethal force on “unarmed” suspects? Reporting like that can help lead to an officer’s unnecessary discipline, termination, or bogus criminal charges. One faulty method Read more »
NPA brought the #SupportThePolice message to Flat Rock, MI this weekend. Next: Officer Rita Goulet Brings the NPA #31 to the ARCA Menards Atlas 150 at the Iowa Speedway on June 14th.
By Stephen Owsinski Although stray animals roaming free and cops responding to animal abuse calls are nothing new, the ubiquitous compassion of law enforcement officers is on full display when either a domestic pet or wild livestock needs salvation. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski There are myriad ways America’s law enforcement officers carry out duties on behalf of a bustling population that comprises the world’s most definitive melting pot and all the trials and tribulations that come with it. As such, we honor your scope of sacrifices and oath-fulfilled covenants, as you continue serving as His Read more »
By Steve Pomper (Left to right) Seattle City Hall, King County Jail, King County Administration Building (Photo: Joe Mabel, Creative Commons) Well, what do you know? Here we are back in Seattle, my old coppin’ grounds. Though I try to spread the love (and venom—when it’s deserved) around when reporting on national cop stuff, I Read more »