By Steve Pomper Radicals have intentionally made sure the requisite balance in the American justice system is so out of whack in some cities, states, and certainly in the federal government, that it’s become virtually unrecognizable. The scales of justice, rather than horizontal, are now nearly vertical. What’s...
The highest court in Maryland has determined that a Baltimore County officer who inadvertently injured a 5-year-old boy during a standoff with his mother is not liable for violating the child’s due process rights under the 14th Amendment. In August 2016, Baltimore County Police attempted to...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Welcome to another lesson in Criminal Justice 101. Today’s topic is the difference between motive and intent. The words are so often used interchangeably that the average layman assumes they mean the same. They do not and it is important...
Indianapolis – July 2, 2024. Data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund shows that 136 officers died in the line of duty in 2023. Most of these deaths (47) were firearms-related, with others resulting from accidents and other forms of assaults. In May,...
Officer Jeff McCoy On Tuesday, June 5, 2007, Abilene, TX Police Officer Jeff McCoy was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at 3:40 a.m. While driving east on South 14th Street, an oncoming car crossed into his lane and crashed into the...
Indianapolis – June 25, 2024. The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Topeka, KS Police Department’s Explorer Program a $1000.00 grant. TPD Law Enforcement Explorer Post #7721 is an explorer program associated with the Boy Scouts of America Exploring program and sponsored by...
By Steve Pomper Jesus statue in Rio de Janeiro (Photo: Sean Vivek Crasto, public domain, wiki commons) I heard a term today on a radio talk show: “Cry-bullies.” Does that describe some folks today, or what? In the name of victimology or an odd virtue-signaling anguish over...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D I hope my gray hair doesn’t show through in my writing. I work hard to stay current on police matters and was still active on the front lines not too terribly long ago. But those social media reminders about boomers,...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Like law enforcement in the USA, Canada’s police agencies are under scrutiny for actions during protests and demonstrations. Issues giving rise to our Canadian colleague’s contention with crowds include protests regarding Israel and Palestinians, environmental activism, homelessness, and cultural and...
