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Speaking out

VIDEO: What Really Happened

VIDEO: What Really Happened

To fellow officers everywhere: Below is a link to the latest video produced by the New York City Sergeants Benevolent Association. As well all know too well what the public sees on the TV/print media or social media does not always give the whole story. It’s moments like this where law enforcement looks to its […]

VIDEO: Dancing With the Cops?

VIDEO: Dancing With the Cops?

The Boston Police Department has been busy doing all kinds of offbeat things with the community. Here’s their latest effort. Might be a good idea to use in your city or town. READ MORE

VIDEO: Sergeant Charged With Murder 2

VIDEO: Sergeant Charged With Murder 2

To my fellow officers! Here in New York City, Sgt. Hugh Barry of the 43 Precinct was indicted for Murder 2 by a Bronx grand jury for the shooting death of an emotionally disturbed woman who attacked him with a baseball bat. Sadly, the tone that led to the indictment was spawned by political pandering […]

VIDEO: Body Cam Catches Shootout

VIDEO: Body Cam Catches Shootout

The Phoenix Police Department released video Thursday of a shootout with a murder suspect near 37th Avenue and McDowell Road in May. Francis Clark was shot and killed after opening fire on two Phoenix Police officers who were investigating a report of shots fired. Those shots, police later said, were from Clark shooting and killing […]

VIDEO: We Are There For You!

VIDEO: We Are There For You!

The NYPD Sergeants Union, along with other police unions around the country, produced this video with a powerful message to the citizens you serve. Please feel free to forward it, share it, like it, whatever. And happy holidays!

By December 21, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Using Video to Reach Members

Using Video to Reach Members

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.

VIDEO: Cops Did NOT Stand Down

VIDEO: Cops Did NOT Stand Down

“Our officers should be commended. The violence that occurred last night will not go unchecked. San Jose officers did the job of making the arrests, clearing the streets, and protecting the safety of the public.” Those are the words of Chief Eddie Garcia of the San Jose Police Department, who held a press conference yesterday […]

VIDEO: Cops & Social Workers

VIDEO: Cops & Social Workers

Whether you’re an officer who wears the badge or a resident who fears the badge this talk is sure to challenge your understanding of what’s possible through law enforcement. As a social worker who now runs a police agency, Derrick Jackson has a unique perspective on bridging the divide between community and the police. Derrick […]

VIDEO: No More Disrespect and Corruption!

VIDEO: No More Disrespect and Corruption!

The largest police union in the country, the PBA of New York City, has bought air time to broadcast the above television ad, which calls for Mayor Bill de Blasio to stop disrespecting New York City Police Officers and to fire Richard Emery, the current chairman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Not only has Emery […]

VIDEO: Here’s Who We Are, What We Do

VIDEO: Here’s Who We Are, What We Do

The union representing all sworn personnel in the LAPD—up through the rank of lieutenant—produced this remarkable video to better educate the public about who the people behind the LAPD badge are. It’s terrific! Please like, share, and comment.

By February 19, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
VIDEO: A Message from the Good Guys!

VIDEO: A Message from the Good Guys!

Amid the nationwide anti-police rhetoric, Ed Mullins, the President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association/NYPD, is addressing the social upheaval and violence currently sweeping the country. This video implores the legions of naysayers that all lives really do matter—including the more than 2,500 police officers who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties […]

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VIDEO: “The Oath is Colorblind”

VIDEO: “The Oath is Colorblind”

Veteran Miami-Dade Police Officer Lydia Marquez said it was an innocent question from her 4-year-old son that convinced her to make this Facebook video, which been seen and shared tens of thousands of times since she posted it last Thursday. She said her son asked her why she was going to work. Her response, “Because […]

By September 7, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
Dade County PBA President John Rivera speaks out on PubSecAlliance

Dade County PBA President John Rivera speaks out on PubSecAlliance

Taking It to the Public

Taking It to the Public

The San Antonio POA has produced 10 different commercials that have aired on social media and TV and radio stations. Here’s the latest one.

San Bernadino DA Sets John Stuart Straight

San Bernadino DA Sets John Stuart Straight

Brian Anderson, a blogger for DOWNTREND.com, writes, “John Stewart loves to play loose with the facts to generate laughs on The Daily Show. It doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, as long as the brain-dead liberals in the audience think it’s funny. Well, a California district attorney just did what most in the media […]

Things getting heated

Things getting heated

Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood’s impassioned plea to the Chester County Council on Monday night for more deputies to keep officers and the public safe from gangs turned into an argument between Underwood and several council members over money needed to handle gangs the sheriff blames for three recent murders. The exchanges grew so heated […]

Diverse panel takes on Ferguson

Diverse panel takes on Ferguson

Watch as John Rivera, the president of the Dade County PBA, takes a seat with a diverse group on the popular TV talk show – This Week in South Florida –  to analyze the Ferguson situation. Bear with the ad at first. The program is interesting. They actually have enough time to get their thoughts […]

AOL is latest company to cut ties with ALEC

AOL is latest company to cut ties with ALEC

AOL has become the latest corporate giant to dump the Koch brothers by cutting ties with ALEC. AOL becomes the latest in a series of major tech companies to cut ties with the secretive corporate lobbying group. Microsoft announced its departure in August. A month later, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt declared on a nationally-broadcast radio […]

By November 24, 2014 0 Comments Read More →
Cops pull people over and hand out ice cream cones.

Cops pull people over and hand out ice cream cones.

This was posted six months ago but we just saw it and thought it might give you a laugh. Officers in Quincy, California had a little operation going on tracking drivers in their town. But it’s not what you expect. The cops decided that it was time to give drivers something to smile about. So […]

By November 14, 2014 0 Comments Read More →
Corrupt politico exposed by former San Jose Officer

Corrupt politico exposed by former San Jose Officer

Today, a former San Jose police officer came forward with a declaration sworn under penalty of perjury that suggests Mayor Chuck Reed’s political consultant Victor Ajlouny offered him money and his job back if he would lie and claim that the POA asked him to quit.          

Another blow to unions

Another blow to unions

The Supreme Court’s decision in Harris v. Quinn was the latest blow to organized labor. HuffPost Live explores the decision, its implications and the war on workers in America. Read more.