Posts Tagged ‘law enforcement’
Video: Officer defends himself, shoots teen near Ferguson, Mo.
Overnight, a police officer shot and killed a teenager outside a gas station in Berkeley, Mo. just west of Ferguson. I almost never write about breaking news anymore. Usually when some sort of tragic event happens, the information in the first hours or days turns out to be totally wrong. But today, I’ll make an exception…
Read MoreRacial profiling traffic “study” stirring up stupidity again
For the life of me, I can not figure out why a review of traffic stop statistics could provide race-baiters with solid information showing cops are “illegally” racial profiling. Oh wait, I know. They can use the statistics collected – no matter how valid they are – to show a “disparity” they can use in a headline.
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Survey: 90% do not support proposed gun-control legislation
We often hear from sheriffs (elected positions) and police chiefs (appointed by politicians) concerning their thoughts on “assault weapon” and “high-capacity” magazine bans, but we’re unable to hear from law enforcement officers not in leadership positions. A recent survey of more than 15,000 verified law enforcement professionals confirm what I’ve been hearing and what I’ve said for…
Read MoreLaw enforcement AR-15s referred to as “patrol rifles” – not assault weapons – in media
I found this interesting. When the media refers to rifles used by law enforcement during a shooting event, they reference the standard AR-15 semi-automatic rifle as a “patrol rifle” rather than an “assault weapon.”
Read MoreDepartment of Justice demands cities lower test score requirements for LEO exams
The federal government has demanded the city of Dayton, Ohio lower testing standards for law enforcement positions in the city. The DOJ has a quota in place, indicating not enough African Americans passed the exam so they want the passing score lowered. The Dayton NAACP does not think the testing standards should be lowered.
Read MoreFelon on parole kills cop – previously serving three consecutive life sentences
Woburn, Mass. police officer Jack Maguire, 60, a married father, was killed in the line of duty on Sunday night. His killer, who took advantage of the blizzard to rob the Kohls jewelery counter in Woburn, was paroled in Feb. 2009 after being handed three consecutive life sentences for multiple crimes.
Read MoreNew York legislators suggest police shoot criminals in arms or legs only
Unbelievable. Brooklyn Assembly members Annette Robinson (D-Bedford Stuyvesant) and Darryl Towns (D-East New York), have put forth legislation that would require police officers – when a life is threatened – to shoot for arms or legs instead of center of mass. They mistakenly have replaced reality with a Hollywood movie.
Read MoreIllegal alien deported, arrested and released – kills sheriff’s deputy
This is a murder that did not have to happen. Deputy Josie Fox was shot and killed by an illegal alien during a traffic stop at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 50 in Delta, Utah.
Read MoreSouth Carolina mayor: No more police foot chases
I’m not kidding, and she certainly seems determined. The mayor of Wellford, S.C. has instituted a policy banning law enforcement from chasing criminal suspects. She’s not just eliminating vehicle chases, but has banned foot pursuits as well. Maybe the mayor of Wellford has a line on a new tractor beam? Watch the video and you…
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