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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…
READ MORE >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…
READ MORE >“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…
READ MORE >On March 26,2013, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Florida v. Jardines. The case has important implications and guidance for LEOs. As always, I encourage you to read the…
READ MORE >So, you are sitting in the squad room and you get a letter. It looks official enough and you have 10 minutes before roll call so you open it. Lo and behold, it is a…
READ MORE >“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…
READ MORE >Much has been made recently of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. Arguments are being made daily for more legislation to limit the application of and freedoms guaranteed by the Second Amendment and…
READ MORE >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…
READ MORE >For me, the death of a LEO in the line of duty is a tragedy. When that death is due to a violent attack, it symbolizes an affront to every principle of freedom and security…
READ MORE >In every training class, we see varying levels of abilities. Some folks are able to grasp the concepts of defensive tactics, vehicle operations or firearms immediately while others require additional assistance, guidance and instruction. Likewise,…
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