News Media Mind Manipulation

News Media Mind Manipulation

By Barbara Schwartz If you knew that the news media was manipulating your mind, would that concern you? It should. And they are. The news media decides what to report, and - more importantly - how to report it. The media controls what the public sees, hears, and ...
Family Safety Tips for Off-Duty Encounters

Family Safety Tips for Off-Duty Encounters

As we’ll mention below, avoiding off-duty engagements when possible is always the safest option for you and your family when you’re out together. However, if you must get involved in a serious situation, is your family ready to react appropriately? Here are a few tips to think ...
Cops Are Dressing Down. Is That OK?

Cops Are Dressing Down. Is That OK?

Officers nationwide weigh in… In his recent article, “Is your uniform putting you at risk?” Calibre columnist Dave Grossi shared concerns about a trend of moving away from “traditional” uniforms in favor of more relaxed versions. Officers from across the country quickly responded ...
The Actual Systemic Failings in Law Enforcement

The Actual Systemic Failings in Law Enforcement

If there are any true systemic issues within law enforcement—common, institutional troubles that transcend the 17,000+ completely separate law enforcement agencies—and if it’s even possible to have collective and universal negative commonalities permeating the core of every police ...
Is Your “Uniform” Putting You at Risk?

Is Your “Uniform” Putting You at Risk?

No doubt this piece is going to tick off a few cops.  I’ve noticed a trend over the past few years for officers to “dress down” while on duty. I’m not talking about a few cops going rogue, but a formal policy of abandoning traditional police monochromatic uniforms for polo-type ...