Monthly Archives: January 2009

Watch Out For The Mud

It seems that as the economy goes south, so does good form, manners and a propensity to take out one’s frustrations on the most visible symbol of government. Unfortunately that most visible symbol usually are those of you who drive … Continue reading

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Yet Another Example That Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

This news article linked from Fox News outlines a story where a woman shot her boyfriend because he would not let her sleep. It would be funny if it wasn’t for the seriousness of a person using a firearm to … Continue reading

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Are You Sick?”

I know of officers who have retired with a ton of “sick days” never used, these people just never called in sick. I also know officers who had to “borrow” days from others just to get through the month, they … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we mark the birthday of a truly great American. Dr. King contributed much to our society and our way of life. His non-violence message resonates yet today. I remember standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington … Continue reading

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Nunsense

Ruth and I had the opportunity to attend Nunsense this afternoon at the Granada Theater here in Emporia. Sally Struthers and the rest of the cast played to a packed audience of over 800 in attendance. We knew it was … Continue reading

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Missing Person – Adji Desir

January 10, 2009Immokalee, Florida ADJI DESIR DESCRIPTION Date of Birth: October 15, 2002 Place of Birth: Naples, Florida Sex: Male Hair: Black Height: 3’0″ Eyes: Brown Weight: 45 pounds Race: Black (Haitian descent) THE DETAILS Adji Desir has been missing … Continue reading

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6 Ways To Make Sure Your Family Will Support You

Law Enforcement Officers need suppoprt from as many different directions as possible and perhaps the greatest support can come from their family. But a problem comes when the family is “unwilling” to provide that support. Here are a six things … Continue reading

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Future Police Vehicles

Here’s an article from Fox News about a new car that is being developed for law enforcement use.

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Police Officer Deaths

The 2009 officer fatality report states that police officer deaths were down in 2008 compared to 2007. There were 140 officer deaths in 2008 compared to 181 in 2007. Although it is good the number of officers killed in the … Continue reading

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Attempts to Manage Budgets Gut Juvenile Justice Programs

Most reasonable people would agree that funding prevention and intervention programs for kids at risk is a good idea. Ironically, as the economy slows, states begin the process of slashing programs deemed not necessary to balance budgets or at least … Continue reading

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