By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D For ease of debate, opinions are cast in two categories whether left or right, progressives or conservatives, donkey or elephant. Without playing those cards, the real cultural enemy is across these divides: the permissives – the philosophy to just let things go and excuse destructive behavior. Whether it is Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D According to a report from the National Institute of Justice “Restorative justice centers on repairing harm to victims, rather than retribution for those who offended, with a focus on inclusion, accountability, and the community. It provides an alternative that may improve school safety without creating a punitive culture.” Restorative Read more »
By Steve Pomper I wasn’t there (and, most likely, neither were you), but I know what I saw on the video and read about the incident from media and at the Stockton (CA) P.D. Facebook page. And though my assessment will always have a law enforcement tinge to it, some observations may be of value to Read more »
By Steve Pomper Several recent stories about criminality in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco, demonstrate the mind-numbing belligerent ignorance of their political officials. Whether it’s ignorance or a willful radical leftist ideology is up for grabs. But, giving the benefit of the doubt, the ignorance is belligerent because they don’t know what they’re doing but insist Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D The headlines are all too common. Oklahoma, March 2023 “Extremely disturbing’: 5 men charged in child predator sting using decoys posing as 14 and 15 year olds”, Las Vegas, June 2023 “14 suspects arrested in undercover child sex predator sting”, San Francisco, June 2023 “ Seven men were arrested Read more »
By Steve Pomper Judges can order a mental health evaluation if there’s a question about a criminal defendant’s competency. Reportedly, both initial referrals and the subsequent findings of not mentally competent to stand trial are increasing. According to The Seattle Times, over the past decade, in King County, Washington, felony mental health referrals have risen 155% and 108% Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D People are dying. We can talk stats, we can talk policy, and we can lament the state of the nation, but higher crime rates mean people are hurting. Fear stalks behind the numbers and gets amplified in the headlines. Can we do anything about it? History tells us that Read more »
By Steve Pomper No offense intended, but a majority of the Seattle City Council are morons. Okay, offense intended. Why be polite to people who consistently support anti-police policies that not only hurt cops but also their constituents? However, I will concede the narrow 5-4 vote was a pleasant surprise. Credit where credit is due for the Read more »
By Steve Pomper Federal Courtroom Providence, RI. Time to rebalance the scales of justice. I bristle when after someone commits a heinous act and partisans blame their political enemies for the violence. Like blaming the NRA and Second Amendment supporters after a mass shooting. Most conservatives, me included, instead, place the blame squarely on the perpetrator. Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Vehicular traffic comes with inherent dangers for anyone on the nation’s highways and byways. Accidents do happen. Yet some drivers are so self-centered and enamored by the sounds of revved engines and screeching tires that anyone near them, voluntary or not, is a potential casualty. Have you noticed flagrant disregard and careless Read more »