In Oklahoma, a police association is lobbying local lawmakers in an effort to allow police officers to carry their own, privately purchased weapons on the job. In a letter to Police Chief Bill Citty, Oklahoma City FOP President John George demanded action. “The Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police respectfully pleads with you and our […]
John Rivera, president of the Dade County PBA in Florida, recently appeared on Telemundo to present the law enforcement perspective on the situation in Dallas and other recent events. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE CLIP For those who don’t speak Spanish, the translation of the interview is below. LUIS CARLOS VELEZ (CO-HOST): Perhaps the first […]
If you are wondering how you can help the families of the slain Dallas Police Officers, the Dallas Police Association has set up a fund, an effort that is supported by Dallas Chief David Brown. As we continue to grieve the loss of the five officers murdered in Dallas last Thursday, so many of you are […]
Rick Snyder, president of the Indianapolis F.O.P., wanted to share this video which shows the messaging effort the morning after the incident. Snyder said he hoped the effort would set the tone for the days ahead. CLICK HERE to watch.
By Major Max Geron, Dallas Police Department “Hey, man, this is Reuben. I don’t know if you heard, but there’s a citywide assist and reports of officers down at the demonstration. I’ve got some guys and we’re headed that way, and I just wanted you to know, in case you hadn’t heard.” That was my first […]
Ed Mullins, president of the NYPD Sergeant’s Benevolent Association, made a video and posted it on YouTube to talk to his 5,000-plus members and share his analysis of the situation in Dallas and throughout the country.
By Eric Kaiser One of the things I get to hear every year on the 4th of July is how much people appreciate the event held each year at the Jourdanton City Park. American Pride Day is a highlight of my summer and everyone always loves the food, drinks, and a great fireworks show to […]
Via Fox News Insider: A wild scene unfolded Tuesday in Houston when a police officer jumped out of a helicopter to tackle a burglary suspect who had fled into a field. It all started when Houston cops responded to a call about a burglary. When they arrived at the residence, two suspects drove off and the chase […]
By John Becker Mention the words “police officer” and many images come to mind. One of the most common is someone strong standing in between innocence and danger. Law enforcement officers face so many risks today. Drug use, robberies, and violent crimes are on the rise. Repeat offenders seem to perpetually revolve through the justice […]
Ed. Note: Larry O’Dea, the police chief in Portland, Oregon, is retiring as authorities continue to probe a hunting accident in April when he allegedly mistakenly shot and injured a friend. The controversy erupted when Chief O’Dea claimed his friend’s wound was self-inflicted, but an investigation revealed the Chief had fired the shot that hurt […]
Last week the Supreme Court placed new limits on state laws that make it a crime for motorists suspected of drunken driving to refuse alcohol tests. Via the Associated Press: The justices ruled that police must obtain a search warrant before requiring drivers to take blood alcohol tests, but not breath tests, which the court […]
Ed. note: We recently received this message from Bobby Lopez, Executive Director, FOP Lodge 52: On June 14, Officer Michael Katherman was killed in the line of duty. The San Jose community has been mourning his tragic and untimely death. It turns out his two young sons are enthusiastic collectors of challenge coins and we […]
A Baltimore judge acquitted the police officer facing the most serious charges in the death of Freddie Gray on Thursday, delivering a broad rebuke of a case that he said lacked evidence. Via the Baltimore Sun: Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., 46, drove the transport van in which Gray sustained fatal injuries. He is the second officer cleared […]
Via the New York Daily News: He had long retired from the NYPD, but he was not forgotten. William Brown’s 20-year career with the NYPD ended in 1968 at the rank of detective, but during his final months the department once again become an important part of his life. It started last winter when […]
By Sean Van Leeuwen Assembly Bill 1940, (Cooper-D) is currently in the California Senate and is legislation which ALADS supports. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies and procedures for regulating body-worn cameras for peace officers and contains sensible requirements for those policies, which include privacy protections for the public. As I wrote in […]
Via TRIBLive: Thirteen members of the Pittsburgh Police Bureau’s command staff, in a unusual move, warned Mayor Bill Peduto of “dire” consequences if an arbitration panel’s draft contract for union police officers is permitted to stand. The officials, none of whom belong to the police union, predicted in a strongly worded letter delivered Thursday that […]
Here’s the best ammunition you will ever find to use against the people who want to privatize the profession of law enforcement. It turns out Omar Mateen was a licensed and armed security guard employed by G4S, one of the largest security companies in the world. The company had Homeland Security contracts to transport illegals […]
Via Chattanooga, Tennessee’s WRCB-TV: He has been urged to resign by everyone from state lawmakers to county commissioners. Last month, Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold was indicted on federal charges, along with his chief administrative deputy, Joe Russell, and his uncle, John Vanderveer. But Arnold has indicated he’s not going anywhere. That means taxpayers will continue […]
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Brigid Mary McDonnell at Fox News by Steve Loomis, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, in preparation for an interview he was giving to the news channel. In this letter Loomis lets McDonnell know about the abysmal situation in Cleveland regarding equipment, training, communications, and other […]
In January of 1981, Muhammad Ali’s heroics made all of the difference in saving a man’s life. Bruce Hagerty, then a police sergeant in the LAPD, was in command 35 years ago at the time crisis struck. He remembers Ali being there to help. Without him, things might have turned out differently. “He was kind […]
Most people know the story of the police officer who helped a distraught 12-year-old boy after his bicycle was stolen. It was Louisville Police Officer Joe Martin who encouraged Cassius Clay to come to his boxing club and give the sport a try. The rest is history. Scroll down to read Officer Joe Martin’s obituary […]
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Whoever said, “A few bad apples can bring the whole place down” knew what they were talking about. Here’s one story that certainly reinforces the that notion. According to The Boston Globe, 20 Massachuetts State Troopers are being investigated for theft of overtime pay. Reporters Mark Arsenault, Travis Andersen, and Shelley Murphy write: “In another black […]
When is Police “Use of Force” Justified?
It seems like every law enforcement agency is grappling with changes in use-of-force policies, which are too often implemented by people that are not familiar at all with the complicated, risky, and high-pressure world of law enforcement, especially when it comes to the use of deadly force. The press conference you are about to watch […]
FBI Will Not Investigate Detective’s Homicide
The FBI won’t be taking over an investigation into the homicide of a Baltimore city detective who was slain amid a corruption investigation. Detective Sean Suiter was shot in the head with his own weapon on Nov. 15, a day before he was to testify before a federal grand jury investigating wrongdoing by fellow officers […]
The Madison Police Department in Wisconsin is making some changes to its policies on the use of deadly force. According to an article in the Wisconsin State Journal, the changes come after several law suits against the city were successful with payouts in the millions. “When it comes to the rules our police officers are trained […]
Via the Chicago Tribune: On his first full day as president of Chicago’s largest police union, Officer Kevin Graham appeared at a news conference to address reporters seeking details of his plan for leading the embattled rank-and-file of the police force. With cameras and reporters ready at the Fraternal Order of Police lodge in the […]
No matter how you feel about Donald Trump, this bit from “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will leave you laughing.
Deputy Martha Lohnes of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina has responded to some weird 911 calls, but this one takes the cake. Aaliyah Ryan is just two years old. But she knew enough to call 911 when she was having a problem. The dispatcher told Deputy Lohnes that it sounded like a […]
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