Slugs vs. The Rest

Slugs vs. The Rest

I believe there are generally two types of police officers. These are: The Slugs: These generally do as little as possible, just enough to keep the bosses off of their collective behinds. They work harder at not working than doing the actual job. The Journeymen: They work ...
VIDEO: Dashcam of Fatal OIS Released

VIDEO: Dashcam of Fatal OIS Released

Dashcam video of a fatal officer-involved shooting in March has been released, showing Oklahoma Highway Patrolmen shoot and kill 34-year-old Tyrel Vick. He was suspected of killing his brother, Naman Vick earlier in the day on March 20th. Officers spotted Tyrel driving his dead ...
Practice What You Preach

Practice What You Preach

A few years ago, while teaching a Certified Motorcycle Training Officer (CMTO) class at the California Highway Patrol's Motorcycle Academy, I spent a fair amount of time instilling in the new training officers the need for them to lead from the front. I explained that by earning the ...
Washington Post Fallout

Washington Post Fallout

The Washington Post is doing a tremendously useful thing by creating and maintaining a database of officer-involved shootings. I personally donate to the fatal encounters database, but this is great. The Stats Much bandied-about in the press are statistics that 2.5 people a day in ...
VIDEO: Utah Shooting Footage

VIDEO: Utah Shooting Footage

On Aug. 11, 2014, Salt Lake police were called to a report of a possible man with a gun near 2100 South and State Street. A witness claimed three men were flashing a gun in the area. Cruz was in the area and arrived first. He spotted the three men based on the witness description ...