By Steve Pomper Organizations, institutions, and government officials hundreds and even thousands of miles from Minneapolis cut ties with their police or pushed to defund or abolish the cops, because of one incident where a convicted felon strung out on fentanyl died in police custody. For the University of Minnesota, at least it had happened in Read more »
Chicago Alderman Silvana Tabares has introduced an ordinance to arm the city with the power to charge the COWARDS who deface memorials for fallen police officers with punishments up to 6 months in jail. As fallen police officers protected Chicago, Chicago can protect their memory if this ordinance passes. If you are a Chicago resident Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Throughout this week we recognize and honor the meticulous minds who skillfully tackle the tedious side of policing, performed by contingents of civilian staff and/or sworn cops who, in tandem, compel malevolence to kneel before justice by pillaring cases with rock-solid scientific conclusions categorically known as evidence. Forensic files, anyone? Indeed, law Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski September 18, 2021, chaperoned “Thank a Police Officer Day” at a time in our nation’s history when everyday society is like chaotic and reckless bumper cars careening around, without an Off switch, and mounting casualties. On the aspect of galvanizing law and order in America, ghostbusters are not on the call list. Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D CNN analyst Philip Mudd was working for the CIA and assigned to the White House when hijacked commercial airliners were driven from the sky into American’s minds forever. Watching as the reports unfolded, Mudd remembers his observation repeated by almost every American: “I knew the world would change”. Eventually Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D It seems that the rush to push through laws, policies, and budget restraints on law enforcement is hitting some snags. In Minnesota where a city ballot issue is scheduled to go to voters in November to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department, the state Supreme Court invalidated a portion of Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Harm’s way is no stranger to cops, and it is right outside the door of any police cruiser pretty much anywhere during duty hours. Whether situated in the shoulder on an interstate or traversing through an intersection on routine patrol or responding to a call for service, traffic woes remain prevalent. Although Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski On the relevant heels of commemorating 9/11, there is so much to explore —even after two decades— pertaining to the vast human resources involved in mitigating the diabolical attack on iconic symbols in America, resulting in massive loss of life. Each year on September 11, we see more first responders and hear Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Let’s define what a small agency is by doing some math. With 168 hours in every week, assuming a 40 hour week and we want 24-hour coverage, that will require 4.2 officers. Those officers will need to take sick leave, vacation, and holidays which could amount to 30 additional Read more »
