By Stephen Owsinski Despite the vocal minority’s harangues hurled at cops in recent years, and politicos’ antithetical reforms designed to diaper malcontents conspicuously preying on your safety, the oft-called silent majority girds our guardians at the gates with unambiguous symbolism. Respectfully subdued and hugely meaningful counterparties to the anti-police barkers are mindful merchants witnessing the Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Through recent years, Florida’s government officials have booked legislative acts supporting law enforcement officers and backed them up with signing bonuses, relocation expenses, and similar incentives emphasizing gratitude for public safety professionals engaged in one of America’s increasingly perilous professions. Via these pro-police measures, the Sunshine State has proudly associated itself with Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D To all the rookies, all the mid-career officers, and all the twilight officers watching the calendar for their retirement eligibility, know that there are a thousand eyes watching and rooting for you. They are the ones who finally aged out, made it to retirement, or had to leave with Read more »
By Steve Pomper Too often, we on the pro-cop side get so used to playing defense we lose the agility to play offense when we need to. We react to what we’re accused of and defend it, and we all know that’s a long list. That’s because what the radical left accuses cops of doesn’t Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski The chronicle of havoc due to Hurricane Ian upending much of SW Florida demonstrates dire circumstances and the first responders who champion search and rescue operations plucking people from unimaginable ruins. In the mix are survivors’ animals, scared and confused by the tumult, but saved by the caring hands of public safety Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D If there was one way to be a good leader there would be one book on the shelf at the bookstore, instead of an entire section on leadership. You can lead like a Naval commander of a battleship, a major league coach, or even Jesus. You can be a Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski The image you see above depicts a rare moment during which the NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA) President Patrick Lynch is bestowing the NYPD’s “LV” pin to one of its long-serving law enforcement icons. In Roman Numerology, the “LV” represents 55 years of service as a law enforcement official. Generally, that is Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski There is always something to be said about first impressions. For young minds, there are GIGO principles shaping them in one of two ways: Goods In, Goods Out or Garbage In, Garbage Out. There is also much to be said about first responders who diligently try to instill the good version of Read more »
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Holistic wellness for police officers is finally coming of age. With new understanding of brain science and the effects of stress and trauma, more law enforcement agencies and even state legislatures are making laws and policies to strengthen first responders mental, physical, and career health. A critical component of Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Ordinarily, each sheriff and his/her deputies pin a star-shaped badge on their uniform, representing countywide jurisdiction and an all-encompassing range of civil and criminal processes. Some metropolitan police departments pin star badges on their street cops. Generally, city police chiefs pin stars on their uniform collars. Expressly, some pin the word CHIEF Read more »