Guest article by Sam Jacobs. Sam Jacobs is a passionate advocate for Second Amendment rights and an avid historian. As lead writer for Ammo.com, he delves into the intersection of firearms, freedom, and corporate power. With a penchant for defending individual liberties, his work sparks discussions in various publications and platforms. Amidst the formidable challenges 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 »
Indianapolis – May 15, 2024. The violence being perpetrated on police officers is at an epidemic level. Shootings of officers have increased by 60% since 2018, with 378 shot in the line-of-duty in 2023 alone. Of these 378 officers, 115 were victims of ambushes, which are sudden, unprovoked attacks that leave officers with little Read more »
Indianapolis – May 10, 2024. As unbelievable as it sounds, New York State law prohibits judges from considering a defendant’s danger to the public when considering bail. The law states that judges can only set cash bail to ensure defendants return to court. Now, the New York legislature has a bill allowing judges to determine Read more »
Indianapolis – April 19, 2024. The Pennsylvania House has adopted Resolution 378, a call to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022 and 2023. The resolution acknowledges that police officers are courageous, selfless public servants who are vital to upholding laws and keeping communities safe. The resolution Read more »
Indianapolis – April 12, 2024. In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the National Police Association argued that qualified immunity, applied properly, should be granted to Coweta County, Georgia deputies who had attempted a nighttime investigation of a suspicious vehicle parked in an obscure parking lot. The suspect obstructed the Read more »
Image: New London, CT PD Bodycam Indianapolis – April 8, 2024. Louisiana House Bill 173 would make it a misdemeanor crime to be within 25 feet of a police officer who is making an arrest or performing other lawful work. It ensures that officers have an area in which to safely make arrests, restrain suspects, Read more »
Indianapolis – March 27, 2024. The Public Safety Free Speech Act (H.R. 7398) protects the First Amendment rights of police officers and other first responders, including firefighters and emergency medical responders, while off-duty. This bipartisan bill, which was introduced in February by Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-2) currently has seven co-sponsors and has been referred Read more »
Indianapolis – March 24, 2024. In June 2022 the National Police Association (“NPA”) filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case of Estate of Daniel Hernandez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Nos. 21-55994 & 21-55995. The case raised important questions about the right of police to use Read more »
The National Police Association believes that the Criminals Off Our Streets Act introduced by Sen. Marsha Blackburn will help hold prosecutors accountable and encourage them to reenact bail policies that benefit law abiding community members instead of the criminals who prey on them,” – Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret) More here…