Category: Due Process
You cannot open social media without finding the newest video of LEOs using force – in many cases deadly force. The clips range from a few seconds to a few minutes. They seem to spread…
READ MORE >In the face of tragedy, some people get their claws out. I’ve been involved in law enforcement for more than 30 years, and I’ve followed the politics and statements of the NRA for closer to…
READ MORE >The phrase, “As seen on TV”, became iconic in the 1970s. It was plastered on toys, home products, and tools following televised commercials for the products. It was an added marketing boost when a consumer…
READ MORE >Those words written in 1934 by Richard B. Smith form the lyrics of one of the most prolific holiday songs, Winter Wonderland. The song has been recorded over 200 times, but the author of those…
READ MORE >On May 17, 2017, a jury in Oklahoma acquitted Officer Betty Shelby of First Degree Manslaughter charges filed in connection with the September 2016 shooting of Terrence Crutcher. The shooting was captured live on video…
READ MORE >I did several media interviews this week about an arrest that was captured on video. While this is not uncommon and I have been asked about videos involving LEOs from around the United States, one…
READ MORE >Despite all the jokes, attorneys are governed by a lot of rules. There are pages of ethics rules, guidelines, and aspirational goals intended to guide the daily work of my profession. One of those standards…
READ MORE >Just about every law enforcement agency has a social media policy. I have litigated many disciplinary actions involving them and with few exceptions, there’s not a dime’s difference between any of them. They seem to…
READ MORE >I’ve been a fan of Brian Tracy for many years. He is perhaps best known for his work helping people set and achieve goals. I highly recommend his books and programs but there is one…
READ MORE >“We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall hang separately,” said Benjamin Franklin when he signed the Declaration of Independence. Even meeting to discuss the ideals expressed in the document, constituted a…
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