They really said that? Laughs with lawyers.

They really said that? Laughs with lawyers.

Word has it these were actual questions from lawyers taken directly from court records. We can’t swear to that, but we can attest to the fact that they’re pretty funny. 1. Is that the same nose you broke as a child? 2.  Q: What happened then? A: He told me, he says, “I have ...
Are Today’s Officers Ready for a Fight?

Are Today’s Officers Ready for a Fight?

Calibre readers weigh in. Last week, Calibre Press columnist Shane McSheehy’s article, Have You Ever Been Punched in the Face? questioned whether today’s younger officers are really prepared for a fight. The query is one Shane actually uses in his training. “It’s a fairly straight ...
Cop Safety in Restaurants

Cop Safety in Restaurants

Search the news and you’re guaranteed to find reports of officers being targeted for attack – either through physical assault or food tampering – while eating in or ordering from a public restaurant, fast food or otherwise. If this isn’t a scenario you consider and train for, it’s ...
7 Ways You Can Help Families of Fallen Officers

7 Ways You Can Help Families of Fallen Officers

The loss of an officer in the line of duty has a deeply painful impact on the department, the community and ultimately, the nation. But the most painful blow is dealt to the officer’s family, whose worst nightmares are suddenly realized. The lurking fear that the “goodbye” said ...