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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…

The preorder link is live! You can order Blue News by clicking here! The profits from Blue News will benefit law enforcement charities. “Almost daily, in the news there is a report of an officer-involved…

After a particularly long and humid bike ride, I heard a radio show discussing LE tactics. I was intrigued because none of the people speaking were LEOs or had any LE experience. I know, compelling…

This weekend, the east coast was slammed by a huge set of storms. Thunder snow, flooding, and blizzard conditions challenged LEOs as they traveled to work, completed their duties, then returned to their families. Often,…

On January 11, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an important opinion for LEOs regarding the use of TASER® devices and other conducted energy weapons. The case involved an…

I consider myself very fortunate to have known many members of elite military units. I always found them to be focused, professional, and unassuming.I didn’t meet them at a formal military event, or a Fourth…

On May 18, 2015, the United States Supreme Court (USSC) issued the long-awaited opinion in the case of the City of San Francisco v. Sheehan. The case involves the shooting death of a mentally ill…

“With this many officer involved shootings (OIS) in this community, why has not one LEO ever been prosecuted following an OIS?” This question is becoming more common during interviews with the media. The question provides…

We’ve heard a lot in the past several weeks about the racial makeup of departments in comparison to the communities they protect. In fact, I’ve been asked questions both during interviews and off-camera about the…

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, an active shooter entered the FEDEX facility in Kennesaw, Georgia shortly before 0554 hours. He shot 6 people then took his own life. The media coverage, as expected, was fevered….