Author Archives: Gary Smith

About Gary Smith

Chief Smith has served over 31 years in the criminal justice field. He is currently a consultant assisting public and private organizations better establish community goals and ethical conduct with the members of their organizations. Chief Smith serves as a facilitator, lecturer, professor and other capacities both inside and outside the criminal justice field.

I Need Your Help

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Gary Smith

Yesterday I posted that we are heading into the final days until the November election. I’m reaching out to ask for help. If you can help with mailers, knocking on doors if you live close by in Kearney, Nebraska or … Continue reading →

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We Need Your Help!

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Gary Smith

I am still active campaigning for the District 3 Board of Governors for Central Community College. I am trying to unseat a long-time democrat incumbent. Ruth and I are the sum total of our staff and funding. I encourage you … Continue reading →

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The Day the Sun Cried

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Gary Smith

September 11th marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks on the United States, which caused deaths and injuries in New York, Washington, D.C., and a field in Pennsylvania. I was the police chief in Northfield, Minnesota, when the attacks occurred. … Continue reading →

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Politics and the Pulpit

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Gary Smith

As many of you know, in addition to other activities, I’m running for an elected office. You can find that link in the Title Bar. I also work with churches to help them improve and grow. Having a bi-vocational pastoral … Continue reading →

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Randi Weingarten Is At It Again

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Gary Smith

American Federation of Teachers Leader Randi Weingarten is at it again. I received an email from her by way of this link: Randi Weingarten included her email with the note: e-activist@action.aft.org. I suspect the address is far more telling that … Continue reading →

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Wartime Presidents

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Gary Smith

General Flynn just dropped an excellent article about wartime presidents and the characteristics that lead to a successful conclusion of conflict. Click the link here to read and review the article.

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Communism/Socialism Equals Murder

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Gary Smith

I came across the following article this evening. It is very true and unfortunately most people under the age of 50 have no idea of the terror of communism/socialism. I lived it through friends and news of the 50s and … Continue reading →

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Nikita Khrushchev was right.

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Gary Smith

Looks like Nikita Khrushchev, of the United Nations pounding his shoe on the counter fame, was right. He said the communists would bury the United States from within. I was reminded of this the other day when I read a … Continue reading →

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S.A.V.E. Act

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Gary Smith

It’s been beaten to death in the news lately that the majority of Americans want the S.A.V.E. Act passed to require proof of citizenship before voting in national elections. It is ironic that at a time when Republicans hold Congress … Continue reading →

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Et Tu Frey?

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Gary Smith

A while back, I posted this article about the weak-kneed police chief from Minneapolis. Well, as it turns out, apparently he served his purpose as he resigned under pressure by the mayor after an “investigation” was conducted into his private … Continue reading →

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