On July 31, 1995, Arthur Adinolfi, already on probation for a previous robbery spree, was being pursued after breaking into three different stores on the same night. Upon leaving the scene, the defendant disregarded the flashing lights of a responding patrol car and led the police on a high-speed car chase during which he drove Read more »
The recent brutal stabbing spree in Manhattan, allegedly committed by Ramon Rivera, 51, is a chilling indictment of our failure to address the intersection of criminality, homelessness, and severe mental illness. Rivera, a career criminal with a well-documented history of violence and mental health issues, was inexplicably released from Rikers Island just a month before Read more »
(Indianapolis, IN) November 16, 2024 – The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Jefferson County, WV Deputy Sheriff’s Reserve Program a $1000.00 grant. The Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff’s Reserves is a volunteer organization adjunct to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office performing various functions within Jefferson County, WV. The “RESERVES” backup and assist Read more »
Federal consent decrees imposed on local police departments are court enforced rules initiated by the federal government, typically the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), after an allegation of misconduct. The court appoints a monitor who reports on compliance to the court. The court decides when, if ever, the department is released from federal oversight. The Read more »
Indianapolis, November 11, 2024 – The National Police Association (NPA) announced today its support for the Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act (S. 5117), a new federal bill introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). This proposed legislation mandates the deportation to the United States of fugitives who have committed crimes in the United Read more »
In Columbus, Ohio, a tragedy unfolded when police officers were forced to make a split-second decision, resulting in the death of Colin Jennings, a man in the midst of a mental health crisis. On that cold February morning, the Columbus Police Department responded to a 911 call describing Jennings’ erratic behavior and threats to himself Read more »
The National Police Association’s (NPA) free elective credit homeschool course, Defending Law Enforcement & Restoring Criminal Justice, is a timely and necessary addition to the curriculum for today’s high school homeschool students. In an era where law enforcement is often misrepresented, this criminal justice homeschool course aims to provide students from grades 9 through 12 Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Every state in America has a law enforcement agency expressly dedicated to patrolling the highways and byways, monitoring the flow of vehicular traffic, enforcing violations of motor vehicle laws, and eyeballing unsafe equipment on cars and trucks that imperil all users of transportation lanes. Those travel lanes have constant contact by tires…lots Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 4, 2024 — The National Police Association (NPA) took its mobile billboard to Philadelphia the week of October 20th. NPA’s pro-police billboards aim to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. By encouraging public support for police, these messages enhance officers’ sense of purpose and reinforce their legitimacy, while Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Remember lockdowns during the pandemic and the cancel culture crusaders having nothing better to do than to throw stones at the law enforcement community? They even defiled a popular animated series of rescue dogs enjoyed by children. It was called “Paw Patrol.” Strange times! Back to reality: The legacy of dogs in Read more »