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 »
By Stephen Owsinski Key West High School once had a beloved math teacher named Michael Caldwell who the student population and colleagues loved on campus. After a brief hiatus from being on campus as a teacher, the students who addressed their math guru as “Mr. Caldwell” altered their convos and accolades by adapting to his Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski In major athletic events with gobs of fans in massive arenas and stadiums, law enforcement officers are among the spectators who naturally want to rally their fave teams and players while also expecting safety in the stands. Hence, police officers, deputies, and state troopers are always assigned to work at athletic competitions…and Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D When a patient goes to a doctor or dentist appointment, it is unlikely that the first person they see the doctor. They may not see a doctor at all. There are layers of helpers that do the important but non-emergency work in health practice. It could be a medical Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Today’s youth and their ideations for a better world are the seeds to be nurtured for tons of tomorrows…and their partnerships with law enforcement organizations facilitate public safety efforts conjured by the means of teens. While scrolling and sipping coffee, I observed a batch of teens unrelated to each other were highlighted Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Think dogs, not science. Everywhere I turn, I see a proliferation of dogs being sworn in as members of law enforcement agencies, not necessarily as crimefighters but as wellness “coaches,” providing tacit companionship and a therapeutic brand increasingly necessary for our nation’s hyper-stressed cops handling societal chaos. Although several breeds nobly serve Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Despite anti-police sorts railing against military surplus equipment acquired by law enforcement agencies, folks plucked from perilous natural disasters by cops operating high-water rescue vehicles are grateful for a chance to live another day. Florida’s hurricane season undeniably threatens life and tolls enormous property destruction. It is entirely conceivable that if it Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski A bittersweet blend of police canine stories has recently steadily populated my news feed. Nothing new. Canine cops are always worthy of a new view, given all the diligent crimefighting, people-saving, skills demonstrations, and public relations scores they chalk up, all rewarded with a fave chew toy after the many captivating triumphs Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Akin to our nation’s military branches recruiting reservists to supplement active duty troops collectively ensuring readiness to defend against enemies, law enforcement organizations also bolster their ranks by assembling Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) contingents to help buffer the public safety mission in their respective jurisdictions. One ideal example of an all-volunteer force Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Every year, the annual commemorations during National Police Week and Thank a Police Officer Day and First Responders Day and National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, among others convey respect, honor, and heartfelt sentiments for cops. The National Police Association (NPA) honors police personnel, and we’ve got competition…making for a win-win scenario. There Read more »