Law Enforcement Needs Help: The Case for Mental Health Hospitals to Protect Lives

Law Enforcement Needs Help: The Case for Mental Health Hospitals to Protect Lives

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 »

Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh

By Steve Pomper  There’s so much negative stuff out there for cops, but most of us are nevertheless happy warriors. So, the adage, laughter is the best medicine, applies. Here are three stories that may tickle your funny bone. The first two stories are from my career, which I’ve written about in two of my books. Read more »

Being Aware Goes a Long Way

By Steve Pomper  In a continuing effort to keep the public informed about the actions of bad guys to victimize you comes this advisory from the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Keep in mind that bad things tend to happen when you least expect them. Just ask any cop. That’s why law enforcement officers try to expect Read more »

More Consequences of Lax Laws and Anti-Cop Policies

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 »

You Have the Right to Incriminate Yourself

By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Google Maps shows that it takes over an hour to drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver but motorcyclist Rendon Dietzmann made the trip in 20 minutes. As daredevils are wont to do, Dietzmann videoed his adventure showing his speedometer displaying speeds, sometimes reaching up to 173 mph. Thanks Read more »

Are People Led by Anti-Police Officials Finally Fed Up with the Crime?

By Steve Pomper  It’s essential that people who believe in the critical importance of law and order, not be silent on public safety issues. Nothing in society functions safely or efficiently without robust, constitutional law enforcement. What’s the first thing societies do after a natural disaster, like the 2010 Haitian earthquake? Restore law and order so Read more »

Being Your Own First Responder

By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D When seconds count, the police will be there in minutes, goes the old funny/not funny saying. While police officers are fully ready to respond to calls, as a profession we pay little attention to helping people prepare for events that prompt that 911 call. Using the emergency medical response Read more »

When Violence Hits Close to Home, it Feels Different

By Steve Pomper  Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood, Washington, where 13-year-old girl bystander was shot and killed on July 3rd. Violent crime shatters the tranquility of any community. It’s distressing but also natural. But violence hits especially hard when it’s close to home, and even harder when the victims are children. But these days, added to these crimes Read more »