By Steve Pomper In 2023, Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald became the First Temple University Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty Tragically, the story about a Pennsylvania cop savagely slain last year, whose family is now urging the death penalty upon a conviction, isn’t the only story about...
By Steve Pomper After graduating from the Washington State police academy in 1992, the Seattle Police Department assigned me to a precinct that was not my first choice but only because of my selfish interest in a shorter commute. Still, a trade with a senior officer was...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Before we look at the literal nuts and bolts of the gun business, let us pause for a brief history lesson. In 1791 the fledgling United States of America had bills to pay left over from the War of Independence. One...
By Stephen Owsinski Nampa, Idaho police department canine exposé by news reporter Savannah Hankard’s coverage entailed her donning the full bite-suit and catching a canine clench—in other words, the canine clench caught her. As soon as the missile launched and nailed its target, the words “Holy...
By Stephen Owsinski It’s been long enough that some district attorneys, supposedly sworn to represent the people (citizens) in our society, have done the exact opposite by betraying their oath and the constituents (voters) by swiftly liberating violent offenders back on the streets. What could...
Image courtesy of Griffin-Spalding County Junior Cadet Unit 3507 Indianapolis – February 10, 2024. The National Police Association announced today it has awarded the Griffin-Spalding County, GA Junior Cadet Unit 3507 a $1000.00 grant. The program is one of several youth programs organized under the...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D According to the FBI, there were over 1600 bank robberies in 2022 involving over 2000 suspects, of whom about half have been identified. Of those identified 30% were narcotics users, and 39% were previously convicted of bank robbery. Many prosecutions...
Ruslan Khyzhniak / Alamy Stock Photo Indianapolis – February 8, 2024. Fargo’s and Hyco’s Law (H.3247) is a South Carolina bill that would stiffen penalties for harming, mistreating, or killing a law enforcement K-9 dog or horse. It was re-introduced by Rep. Neal Collins (SC-5) last...
By Steve Pomper I’m no fan of the term, lawfare (using the law as a political weapon), but it’s sadly accurate in too much of the U.S. today. Factions use lawfare not only against rival political candidates but also against ordinary citizens, including police officers (wrongly indicted...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Police work has been an attractive employment prospect for a long time for a variety of reasons. Pay has improved, employment is relatively secure, pensions are offered, there are opportunities for promotion and varied assignments, and the job itself can...
