Tag: officer involved shooting

LEOs in Maine recently apprehended a convicted rapist who was on the run for 34 years. 34 YEARS!! Most LEOs working today were not working 34 years ago, and some were not alive 34 years…

Pick any high profile news story and follow it for one day. Within 24 hours, the media will show you a picture of the person upon whom the story is focused. Within a few hours…

I recently received a call from a LEO after an officer involved shooting (OIS).  I drove to the department and met with the LEO. He was, as James Bond would say, “shaken not stirred.” Thank…

On the street, your backup will likely be wearing uniforms. When the smoke clears, the adrenaline goes away, and the reports are all done, you will rely upon someone wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase to protect your career and your assets. Like anything else, be informed, be proactive, and be prepared.

“Now you know why they call me ‘Dirty Harry.’ Every dirty job that comes along.” The iconic words of Inspector Harry Callahan are so appropriate right now. We are again embroiled in a discussion about…

Ever entered a room and felt like you belonged? Look around. When this occurs, you are likely surrounded by quality people who share your ideals, your ethics and your sense of right and wrong. In…

I was honored to attend a multi-agency active shooter exercise this past weekend at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw, Georgia. The drill was two years in the making and involved fire, EMS, 911, EMA, the…

Despite the typical scenario and what we see in the movies, many times the use of deadly force involves more than one LEO. I’ve responded to more than one Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) when several…

Now, I hate to admit this, but I watch a lot of LEO videos. I also watch television shows about law enforcement chases, arrests, crimes caught on tape and news stories about such topics. Ialso…

In our discussions of the present economy, much is made of the number of jobs created or lost. However, people use the term “job” to describe the positions of LEOs lost in cities and counties…