On Policing the Mentally Ill

On Policing the Mentally Ill

It's become abundantly clear to just about everyone that there is something mightily wrong with our mental health system. As LEOs, we don’t spend much time in places where things are going splendidly. We spend our time in broken places. And so it is with the mental health ...
Training vs. Learning

Training vs. Learning

On October 29, in Haddon Township, N.J. a police officer made a traffic stop on Edmond Brown Jr., 38, of Camden. The reason was displaying a handicap placard while driving. "Do me a favor. Shut the car off," the officer said while standing outside the driver’s window. But instead ...
Marijuana Legalization: The Upside

Marijuana Legalization: The Upside

This recent Calibre Press article is really harshing our mellow. Capt. Padilla of course has earned his experience in Denver and we in no way want to denigrate his service. He brings up some excellent points. But we also think he's that the gloom surrounding the legalization of ...
VIDEO: Man Tases Officer, Steals Cruiser

VIDEO: Man Tases Officer, Steals Cruiser

From Cleveland19.com:  Police are looking for a person who fought with an officer in Oakwood Village and stole a cruiser. Officer Mike Smith stopped a stolen vehicle at around 11 a.m. Tuesday. Police said the vehicle pulled over but drove off as Smith stopped his ...

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