Category Archives: Criminal Justice

I recently attended a recognition for the heroic efforts of those survivors who have been victims of crimes. There was time to remember those who have suffered from violence and those who have lost friends and family to acts of … Continue reading →

OK, we all dread the email that has “pass this along…” on the subject line. However, today this showed up, I have no idea who wrote it, but it fits our blog…enjoy… A lecturer when explaining stress management to an … Continue reading →

We are all amazed, and left without words as we watched the events in Oakland unfold this month. Four officers gunned down by the bad guy. “How could this happen? Four in one incident?” Questions that can only be answered … Continue reading →

You spend a night on the dog shift that is pretty much normal…..7 hours of absolute boredom with about 15 minutes of sheer terror….or at least that’s the way it feels sometimes. You go after someone, chase them, fight them … Continue reading →

It’s often a hard line to draw. As a public official you must often draw the line or act in a manner that may conflict with your personal views. As a law enforcement officer you are often challenged to protect … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →