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FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK 

yrs. 

A Tribute to Those We Lost and a Look 

at the Catastrophe We Call a Border. 

This month we delve into the 

Crisis at the Border, or should I 

say Catastrophe at the Border, 

and we pay tribute to the men 

and women of law enforcement 

that lost their lives in the line of 

duty in 2022. 

Let’s start with our annual Tribute 

to Fallen Officers. Last year, 

we lost 229 brothers and sisters 

in Blue and while that’s 440 less 

than the year before, even one is 

too many. And thankfully COVID 

deaths have fallen to only 73, a 

huge reduction from the 474 in 

2021 and 281 in 2021. 

In 2022, the numbers breakdown 

down as follows: 4 for 

9/11 illnesses, 1 accidental, 6 in 

aircraft accidents, 2 that were 

animal related, 32 in auto crashes, 

73 to COVID, 7 in duty related 

illnesses, 1 died in a fire, 60 due 

to gunshots, 4 because of inadvertent 

gunfire, 11 died of a heart 

attack, 2 due to heatstroke, 3 

in motorcycle crashes, 4 were 

struck by vehicles, 1 in a training 

accident and 14 in vehicular 

assaults. 

The insert begins after page 75, 

so please take the time to look at 

every face and remember their 

names. They made the ultimate 

sacrifice to keep us safe. They 

died as heroes, and we owe it to 

them and their families to never 

forget who they were and what 

they stood for. 

Our feature story takes us to the 

Texas Border. Unless you’ve been 

to any of the Southern Border of 

Texas, you have no idea of the 

chaos that occurs 24-hours a day 

in towns like El Paso, Del Rio, 

and smaller Rio Grande Valley 

cities like La Joya, Roma, Hidalgo, 

Mission, and Rio Grande City. 

The recent trip by our so-called 

leader was a joke. Long before 

Biden arrived in El Paso, various 

government agencies descended 

on the city and sanitized the 

streets. Meaning all the homeless, 

the hundreds of illegal immigrants 

that only the week before 

were literally everywhere, suddenly 

disappeared. At least until 

Biden left. The following day, you 

guessed it, they were all back. 

In fact, if you believe the rumor, 

both the US and Mexican governments, 

paid thousands of immigrants 

on the Mexican side of the 

Rio Grande, not to cross on the 

day that Biden was waking along 

the river. Whether they were paid 

or not, not a single person was 

seen wading across a river that 

only the day before saw more 

than 5,000 crossing. Hmmm. 

To say we’re fighting a losing 

battle is an understatement at 

best. Two elected lawmen that 

are making a difference is Sheriff 

Coe from Kinney County and Galveston 

County Constable Jimmy 

Fullen. Now before you ask, why 

is a Galveston County Constable 

making a difference at the border, 

it’s not because he has to, it’s 

because he wants too. 

SGT. MICHAEL BARRON RET 

Sheriff Coe only has 6 full-time 

deputies. That’s it. To patrol 1300 

square miles with hundreds if not 

thousands of illegal immigrants, 

breaking every kind of law there 

is. In addition of course to be in 

this country illegally. So, Constable 

Fullen and Galveston County 

Sheriff Henry A. Trochesset, 

decided they would send deputies 

down to Kinney County to assist 

their fellow officers. It sure 

as hell isn’t a ‘fun’ assignment, 

but it’s a job that has to be done 

and the deputies assigned to the 

detail aren’t complaining. In fact 

Fullen himself has been down 

to border dozens of times since 

the special assignment began in 

August of 2021. 

Finally, I can’t say this enough. 

THANK YOU if you are reading this 

magazine. This year marks the 

39th Anniversary of THE BLUES 

and last December we reached 

over a half million readers in a 

single month. None of this would 

have been possible without YOU, 

our readers. So, thanks again 

for making us the largest police 

magazine on the planet. 


FROM THE SENIOR EDITOR’S DESK 

yrs. 

2023 National Police Week - May 14-20, 

Make Plans Now to Attend 

Last year, there were 229 Law 

Enforcement “In the Line of 

Duty” deaths recorded by the 

Officer Down Memorial Page. 

Sixty-four were lost by gunfire. 

Fifty-seven by auto related 

incidents. Ninety-seven were 

by medical incidents and the 

remaining eleven were lost 

by “other” causes. With all of 

those, 63 percent of those lost 

were in the course of non-Felonious 

incidents with 37 

percent lost in Felonious incidents. 

Now, that’s the ‘clinical numbers. 

The problem I’ve always 

found with the ‘Clinical numbers’ 

is those numbers are real 

people. More specifically, real 

people just like me. People 

with Mom’s, Dad’s, Kids, and 

other relatives. People who 

have friends. They were City 

Cops. County Deputies. Even a 

Tribal Officer. 

These men and women all 

had a life. They had friends. 

They had planned vacations. 

Road trips. Dates. Plays. Musicals. 

Trips to the beach. You 

name it, they had it in their 

future. Plans which were taken 

from them because they wore 

a badge. Just like the rest of 

us. 

While there is a great deal 

of tragedy to be found in the 

over-all story of these men 

and women, there is certainly 

an even more tragedy to be 

found in the individual’s personal 

story. The kinds of stories 

that cover things like, they 

were expecting a new-born 

child, or they had just brought 

their first home. Maybe their 

first, new car or truck. The 

heartbreaking stories of those 

that were about to be married 

and Wedding Day was only a 

week away. 

Through all the tears and 

heartbreak, I can personally attest 

to Police Week in Washington 

D.C., as a symbol and 

a semblance of peace. To be 

surrounded by fellow Officers 

from all over World is quite 

comforting. Coupled with the 

support of organizations like 

the Concerns of Police Survivors, 

there are people and 

resources available on hand 

CHIEF REX EVANS 

whereby the specter of grief 

can be, if only temporarily, 

relieved. 

As we look forward to 2023 

and another year of hopeful 

reductions in the numbers of 

Fallen Officers, we cannot stop 

looking back at those we’ve 

lost. For it is the life, lessons, 

and dedication to our Duty as 

Law Enforcement Officers, we 

are bound to forever. 

In closing, I would highly and 

with all sincerity, encourage 

any Law Enforcement Officer 

from Chief to the newest 

Officer, to attend Police Week 

in Washington D.C. Visit the 

Fallen Officers Memorial. The 

Police Village. Visit the ODMP 

Museum and a million other 

things to do. Above all, come 

be with your Blue Family. Because 

in the end, like the Ronnie 

Dunn (of Brooks and Dunn) 

song says…we all bleed red. 

Much love my brothers and 

sisters. God bless and please, 

Let’s be careful out there!!!! 



READERS SPEAK OUT 

yrs. 

The Tyranny of Minorities 

We hear a great deal today 

about the “protection of democracy.” 

For Democrats, it 

is all about voter suppression 

and election denial, and for 

Republicans, election fraud. 

But the great irony, and far 

greater threat to democracy, 

comes from both political 

parties as they routinely 

thwart the will of the majority 

of American people to satisfy 

their primary base voters 

and the special interests that 

finance their parties. Neither 

really give a tinker’s damn 

about what the majority of 

Americans want. 

Case in point. In 2019, Texas 

passed a near total ban on 

abortion after fertilization. The 

law became effective on the 

overturning of Roe v. Wade. 

There is an exception for a serious 

health risk to the mother 

but there is no exception for 

cases of rape or incest. 

A recent University of Texas 

poll showed that only 13% of 

Texans thought there should 

be no exception in cases of 

rape or incest. 87% supported 

such an exception up to six 

weeks into the pregnancy and 

64% up to twelve weeks. Only 

29% supported the exception 

at any time during the pregnancy. 

Yet, the Texas legislature 

passed a bill without a rape/ 

incest exception, notwithstanding 

that 87% of Texans 

think the law should include 

one. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said 

in a interview over the weekend 

that he did not see much 

support for such an exception. 

How can that be described as 

anything other than undemocratic? 

Of course, the same is true 

with Democrats. Polling has 

consistently shown that a 

supermajority of Americans 

oppose President Biden’s 

immigration policies since he 

was elected. Nonetheless, it 

took him two years to even 

acknowledge there was a 

problem and then offer only 

half-hearted measures. 

Contrary to the popular 

media narrative that Americans 

are hopelessly divided 

and polarized, the truth is a 

majority of Americans agree 

with centrist, commonsense 

policies. Morris Fiorina, in 

his book, Unstable Majorities, 

uses American National Election 

Studies survey data going 

back over five decades to 

show that “normal Americans 

continue to be centrists.” 

When it comes to threats to 

our democracy, both parties 

BILL KING 

should be reciting the words 

of the great American philosopher, 

Pogo (aka Walt Kelly): 

“We have met the enemy and 

he is us. 


GUEST COMENTARY 

Demanding an Apology 

(for an Apology) 

Every time cowardly, political-minded 

police chiefs “apologize” 

for the Thin Blue Line Flag, 

they’re encouraging misinterpretation, 

misunderstanding—and 

fascism in true form. 

In the latest act of cowardice 

regarding the Thin Blue Line flag, 

police chief Virgil Green apologized 

for his failure to prevent 

“unwarranted controversy.” Amazingly, 

he also claimed to now have 

the magical powers to predict the 

future. After all, he insisted that 

his department “will use images 

that do not bring unwarranted 

controversy between the police 

and the public.” 

Obviously, Chief Green and other 

cowardly police “leaders” have 

failed to realize how predicting 

what images may or may not 

offend the public is impossible. If 

for no other reason, it is simply 

impossible because he’s allowing 

others to misinterpret his intentions. 

Chief Green, nor anybody 

else for that matter, cannot possibly 

predict how others will manipulate 

what images, signs, and 

symbols mean in the future. 

Welcome to the Puppet (Horror) 

Show! 

Granted, when it comes to the 

Thin Blue Line Flag, feeble-minded 

supporters of woke ideology 

and critical race theory (CRT) 

have become illogical and predictable—which 

are often the 

hallmarks of cases of mass confusion 

and delusion. But apologiz- 

ing and promising to somehow 

avoid unwarranted controversy 

in the future isn’t leadership. At 

best, it’s a reality-based puppet 

show about how cowards follow 

while pretending to lead. 

Although, maybe it’s more like a 

puppet-horror show considering 

how cowards like Chief Green 

are setting a dangerous example 

for future leaders and leadership 

dynamics. 

Interpretation versus Intent 

But let’s be fair and give Chief 

Green and other clairvoyant 

cowardly leaders the benefit of 

the doubt (who knows, maybe 

they can predict the future and 

future forms of irrationality). But 

even so, by allowing others to 

misinterpret your intent—and tell 

you what you actually meant— 

cowardly leaders are permitting 

fascism. This isn’t hyperbole; 

allowing others to coercively define 

your intentions is undeniably 

a form of fascism. In a free and 

supposedly democratic society, 

there should be plenty of room 

for various ideas, opinions, and 

interpretations—and no room for 

the forceful manipulation of one’s 

intentions. 

Thus, a true (police) leader 

would have pushed back on any 

interpretation that coercively and 

forcibly manipulate their intent. 

A true leader would have 

offered insight to reckon any misunderstanding. 

And a true leader would have 

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DR. JC CHAIX 

taken a stand and pushed back 

against forced misinterpretation. 

The Fake Police/Community 

Divide 

Nearly 200 years ago, when the 

London metropolitan police force 

was being established, key principles 

attributed to Sir Robert Peel 

were used as part of the initial 

“General Instructions.” One of 

these principles states a rather obvious 

fact that is often overlooked: 

“the police are the public and 

the public are the police” 

Clearly, it’s impossible to separate 

police officers from the public 

or “the community.” However, the 

police/public divide is absolutely 

necessary for politicians and attention-seeking 

protesters considering 

how both typically scapegoat 

police officers. So, whenever 

a police leader apologizes for a 

misinterpretation—or otherwise 

allows coercive manipulation of 

their intent—they are not only 

demonstrating cowardice, but 

they’re also guaranteeing further 

conflict and misunderstanding. 

Let me tell you what you 

mean… 

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supposedly “offended” members 

of the public to manipulate intent 

seems a lot like encouraging 

injustice and surrendering to mob 

rule. Allowing misinterpretation to 

redefine intent also undermines 

some of the basic principles of 

basic human communication, 

mediacy, and semiotics (the study 

of signs and meaning). If interpretation 

matters more than intent— 

or if interpretation is allowed 

to supplant intent—then we’re 

allowing a new era or irrationality 

to define us and undermine any 

sense of common understanding 

and civility. 

When Symbols Are Worth 

Fighting For… 

Indeed, the controversy surrounding 

the Thin Blue Line Flag is 

“a hill to die on” as police major 

Travis Yates explained. Others 

have died on that hill sacrificing 

their lives for the sake of others 

and public safety at large. And 

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let’s never forget that many died 

as a result of the violent, criminal 

actions of others in the “community,” 

should those who are “offended” 

ever dare to acknowledge 

that inconvenient truth. 

So, whenever police “leaders” 

offer apologies about the Thin 

Blue Line Flag, we must recognize 

that they are disgracing the legacy 

of those who have fallen for the 

sake of feigned outrage. The fact 

that they may seem to be following 

orders from their political 

masters and mayors is hardly a 

worthy excuse. If for no other reason, 

we should be demanding an 

apology for these so-called “apologies”—which 

disgrace perhaps 

the most solemn and symbolic 

act of valor known to every law 

enforcement officer. 

Honoring officers who sacrificed 

their lives for the sake and safety 

of others should never warrant an 

apology—no matter the sign or 

symbol, or misinterpretations of 

intent. 

As members of the community 

themselves, police officers should 

not allow others to misinterpret 

their honorable intentions—and 

the signs and symbols they use to 

honor fallen officers. Police officers 

should also cast a vote of 

no confidence—a sign that police 

chiefs and politicians typically 

can’t ignore—for their apology-prone 

“leaders.” 

However, all of us—every 

member of the community at 

large—bear the burden here. For 

the sake of democracy and the 

sake of honor, all of us should be 

demanding an apology from the 

cowardly, political-minded “leaders” 

who’ve apologized for the 

Thin Blue Line Flag—and disgraced 

the true meaning of its symbolic 

meaning and honor. 

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GUEST COMENTARY 

The death of Tyre Nichols must mark a 

turning point in American police history. 

If members of our profession continue to deliver indefensible blows 

such as those delivered in Memphis, the American police profession 

as we know it may very well find itself on the ropes. 

REPRINTED FROM POLICE1.COM 

“I was aghast!” said noted 

police trainer Randy Sutton 

after he watched the arrest of 

Tyre Nichols. Since I have no 

words strong enough to describe 

how I felt as I watched 

this “arrest” play out on video, 

I will let my esteemed colleague’s 

description stand. 

Clearly, something went 

wrong in Memphis, which 

caused the chief and prosecutor 

to take immediate action 

by firing and charging five 

of the officers involved and 

releasing video of the incident 

to the public. 

The officers involved in this 

contact were all hired between 

2017 and 2020 and were 

currently serving as part of 

the “Scorpion unit,” which is 

reported to be an “elite” street 

crimes unit. Since they are an 

elite unit, I would expect to 

see a well-trained team response 

during any arrest they 

would be required to make. 

That certainly did not happen 

in the case of Tyre Nichols. 

With that in mind, this is 

what I didn’t see from this 

“elite unit” during the initial 

contact. 

DURING THE FIRST CONTACT... 

1. I didn’t see any trained 

vehicle contact procedure 

attempted. There was no 

approach/non-approach, nor 

high-risk stop tactic employed 

here. At best one could 

describe it as what we used 

to call an adrenalized “bum’s 

rush.” 

2. I didn’t see verbal directions 

given in a manner that 

was understandable, followed 

by a reasonable length of time 

for the suspect to comply. 

3. I didn’t see trained techniques 

for the effective forced 

removal of a subject from a 

vehicle. 

4. I didn’t see a team approach 

to controlling a resistive 

subject. The officers 

were working against each 

other during the first contact. 

Instead of looking like the 

focused strike of a scorpion, 

it looked more like as police 

trainer Gary Klugiewicz used 

to call a physical arrest made 

by untrained officers, “ants on 

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LT. DAN MARCOU 

a cake.” 

5. I didn’t see any trained 

police technique designed to 

move a resistive subject to 

their stomach and effectively 

control. 

6. I didn’t see anyone verbalizing 

“TASER! TASER! TAS- 

ER! before deployment of the 

TASER. 

7. I didn’t see a trained and 

focused application of pepper 

spray. Here officers appeared 

more affected by the spray 

than the suspect. 

Tyre Nichols was able to 

break free and flee from the 

first contact leading to a foot 

pursuit and eventually a second 

contact. It was the force 

used during this second contact 

that the prosecutors will 

argue constituted a serious 

crime. 

DURING THE SECOND CONTACT... 

This is what I didn’t see 

during the second contact. 

8. I didn’t see any professional 

verbalization. Street 

vernacular was the language 

of the day. 

9. I didn’t see the effective 

application of police control 

tactics. 

9. I didn’t see any officer 

verbally intervening to stop 

the punches, kicks, or baton 

strikes. 

11. I didn’t see any officer 

physically intervening to stop 

the punches, kicks, or baton 

strikes. 

12. I didn’t see a clear-cut 

attempt to verbally or physically 

assess Nichols’ injuries. 

13. I didn’t see empathy or 

compassion. 

14. I didn’t see evidence that 

an elite unit was in operation. 

OVERALL OBSERVATIONS 

It appeared that the officers 

did not possess the shared 

skills to control a resistive 

subject and look and sound 

professional while doing it. 

This led them to make ineffectual 

attempts at controlling 

the subject. One of the officers 

pepper-sprayed not only 

Nichols but his fellow officers, 

after which Nichols escaped 

and ran. 

This ineffectual first attempt 

to arrest Nichols led to the 

second contact. It was here 

that the inability to control 

Nichols created a situation 

where the frustrated officers 

failed to control themselves. 

Nichols was kicked, punched, 

pepper sprayed and struck 

with a baton multiple times. 

It will be argued by the prosecutor 

that these impacts 

were not only unjustifiable but 

criminal. 

It will also be argued that 

other officers present failed to 

intervene. 

HOW TO PREVENT THIS 

FROM HAPPENING WHERE 

YOU LIVE 

It is imperative that this moment 

in history mark the time 

when American law enforcement 

training in effective control 

options and the lawful use 

of force nationwide becomes 

a high priority. The training of 

police officers to be able to 

effectively and defensibly control 

resistive subjects under 

the watchful eye of the public 

is not only a personal security 

issue for every officer but is 

now quite literally a national 

security issue. 

Officers also need to be simultaneously 

prepared, during 

training, not only to learn how 

to control subjects but also to 

learn how to control their own 

emotions during these highstress 

encounters. It has to 

be second nature for officers 

to not just know how to use 

force, but when to use force 

defensibly. 

Drills need to be incorporated 

into training wherever they 

do not yet exist to teach officers 

to verbally and physically 

intervene when a fellow officer 

is clearly out of control. 

CONCLUSION 

American law enforcement 

needs the support of the public 

in order to function. In this 

current environment, every 

indefensible blow struck by 

an officer around the country 

against a subject is a blow 

struck against our profession. 

If members of our profession 

continue to deliver indefensible 

blows such as those 

delivered in Memphis, the 

American police profession as 

we know it may very well find 

itself on the ropes. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Lt. Dan Marcou is an internationally-recognized 

police 

trainer who was a highly-decorated 

police officer 

with 33 years of full-time law 

enforcement experience. Marcou’s 

awards include Police 

Officer of the Year, SWAT Officer 

of the Year, Humanitarian 

of the Year and Domestic 

Violence Officer of the Year. 

Upon retiring, Lt. Marcou began 

writing. He is a co-author 

of “Street Survival II, Tactics 

for Deadly Encounters,” which 

is now available. His novels, 

“The Calling, the Making of 

a Veteran Cop,” “SWAT, Blue 

Knights in Black Armor,” “Nobody’s 

Heroes” and Destiny of 

Heroes,” as well as his latest 

non-fiction offering, “Law 

Dogs, Great Cops in American 

History,” are all available at 

Amazon. Dan is a member of 

the Police1 Editorial Advisory 

Board. You can find more from 

lt, Dan Marcou at police1.com, 

a website by lexipol. 


AROUND THE COUNTRY 

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THUGS, NOT COPS 

Five former Memphis police officers 

charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols. 

FROM OUR PUBLISHER, 


Thugs. That is exactly what the 

five Memphis officer acted like 

when they beat and ultimately 

killed Tyre Nichols. If they weren’t 

wearing uniforms, you’d swear 

you were looking at a street gang 

beating up an innocent man just 

driving through their neighborhood. 

Memphis Police Director Cerelyn 

Davis described the officers’ 

actions as “heinous, reckless and 

inhumane,” and said that her 

department has been unable to 

substantiate the reckless driving 

allegation that prompted the 

stop. 

Regardless of why they stopped 

Nichols, there was NO justification 

to pull him out of the vehicle 

and start beating him. Now 

some will say, he must have shot 

at them, or tried to run over one 

of them, or did something to 

threaten their lives. NOPE. According 

to the body cam videos 

and street surveillance video, they 

just pulled him out and the beat 

down was on. 

After watching these horrendous 

videos, I know there are 

800,000 cops who’d like to have 

five minutes alone with each and 

every one of these asshole former 

cops. Beat their ass like they 

beat Nichols. What they did was 

wrong and there’s evidence to 

prove it. Of course, each deserves 

their day in court, and they are 

innocent until proven guilty. But 

personally, I hope they end up 

in GenPop and get their assess 

beaten every single day. 

On behalf of every good and 

decent cop in America, I apologize 

to the family of Tyre Nichols 

for what these five animals did 

to your son. There is no excuse 

for anyone to treat your son this 

way, much less five cops sworn to 

uphold the law and protect the 

innocent. And I applaud you for 

asking for peace not more violence 

in our cities and towns, as 

that’s not what your son was all 

about. 

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, 

ADRIAN SAINZ 

MEMPHIS, TN. — Memphis 

authorities released more than 

an hour of footage of the beating 

of Tyre Nichols in which 

officers held the motorist down 

and struck him repeatedly as he 

screamed for his mother. 

The video emerged one day 

after the officers were charged 

with murder in Nichols’ death. 

The footage shows police 

beating the 29-year-old FedEx 

worker for three minutes while 

screaming profanities at him 

throughout the attack. The Nichols 

family legal team has likened 

the assault to the infamous 1991 

police beating of Los Angeles 

motorist Rodney King. 

“I’m going to baton the (expletive) 

out you,” one officer can be 

heard saying. His body camera 

shows him raise his baton while 

at least one other officer holds 

Nichols. 

After the first officer roughly 

pulls Nichols out of his car, 

Nichols can be heard saying, “I 

didn’t do anything,” as a group of 

officers begins to wrestle him to 

the ground. 

“Get on the ground!,” one officer 

yells, as another is heard 

yelling “Tase him! Tase him!” 

Nichols calmly replied soon 

after being wrestled to the pavement, 

“OK, I’m on the ground.” 

Moments later, as the officers 

continue to yell, Nichols says, 

“Man, I am on the ground.” 

An officer yells, “Put your 

hands behind your back before I 

break your (expletive).” Moments 

later, an officer yells, “(Expletive), 

put your hands behind your 

back before I break them.” 

“You guys are really doing a lot 

right now,” Nichols says loudly to 

the officers. “I’m just trying to go 

home.” 

“Stop, I’m not doing anything” 

he yells moment later. 

The camera is briefly obscured 

and then Nichols can be seen 

running as an officer fires a Taser 

at him. The officers then start 

chasing Nichols. 

After the beating, officers 

milled about for several minutes 

while Nichols lay propped up 

against the car, then slumped 

onto the street. 

As cities across the country 

braced for large demonstrations, 

Nichols’ relatives urged supporters 

to protest peacefully. 

“This young man, by definition 

of the law in this state, was terrorized. 

Not by one, not by two, 

but by five officers who we now 

know ... acted in concert with 

each other,” said attorney Antonio 

Romanucci, who represents 

Nichols’ family. 

The officers “acted together ... 

to inflict harm, terrorism, oppression 

of liberty, oppression of 

constitutional rights, which led 

to murder,” Romanucci said. 

Memphis Police Director Cerelyn 

Davis described the officers’ 

actions as “heinous, reckless and 

inhumane,” and said that her 

department has been unable to 

substantiate the reckless driving 

allegation that prompted the 

stop. 

She told The Associated Press 

in an interview that there is no 

video of the traffic stop that 

shows Nichols recklessly driving. 

During the initial stop, the 

video shows the officers were 

“already ramped up, at about a 

10,” she said. The officers were 

“aggressive, loud, using profane 

language and probably scared 

Mr. Nichols from the very beginning.” 

“We know something happened 

prior to this officer or 



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these officers getting out of their 

vehicles … Just knowing the 

nature of officers, it takes something 

to get them amped up, you 

know, like that. We don’t know 

what happened,” she said. 

“All we know is the amount 

of force that was applied in this 

situation was over the top,” Davis 

said. 

Given the likelihood of protests, 

Davis told ABC that she and 

other local officials decided it 

would be best to release the video 

later in the day, after schools 

are dismissed and people are 

home from work. 

Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn 

Wells, warned supporters of the 

“horrific” nature of the video but 

pleaded for peace. 

“I don’t want us burning up 

our city, tearing up the streets, 

because that’s not what my son 

stood for,” she said Thursday. 

“If you guys are here for me 

and Tyre, then you will protest 

peacefully.” 

FBI Director Christopher Wray 

said he was “appalled” by the 

video and that all FBI field officers 

have been alerted to work 

with state and local partners, 

including in Memphis, “in the 

event of something getting out 

of hand.” 

Court records showed that all 

five former officers — Tadarrius 

Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond 

Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and 

Justin Smith — were taken into 

custody. 

The officers each face charges 

of second-degree murder, aggravated 

assault, aggravated 

kidnapping, official misconduct 

and official oppression. Four of 

the five officers had posted bond 

and been released from custody 

by Friday morning, according to 

court and jail records. 

Martin’s lawyer, William 

Massey, and Mills’ lawyer, Blake 

Ballin, said their clients would 

plead not guilty. Lawyers for 

Smith, Bean and Haley could not 

be reached. 

“No one out there that night 

intended for Tyre Nichols to die,” 

Massey said. 

Second-degree murder is 

punishable by 15 to 60 years in 

prison under Tennessee law. 

Patrick Yoes, the national president 

of the Fraternal Order of 

Police, condemned the alleged 

actions of the Memphis officers. 

“The event as described to us 

does not constitute legitimate 

police work or a traffic stop 

gone wrong. This is a criminal 

assault under the pretext of law,” 

Yoes said in a statement. 

Romanucci and civil rights attorney 

Ben Crump, who also represents 

Nichols’ family, called on 

the police chief to disband the 

department’s so-called scorpion 

unit focused on street crime. 

Nichols “at all times was an 

innocent victim,” Romanucci said 

Friday. “He did nothing wrong. 

He was caught up in a sting. This 

scorpion unit was designed to 

saturate under the guise of crime 

fighting, and what it wound up 

doing instead was creating a 

continual pattern and practice of 

bad behavior.” 

Davis said other officers are 

still being investigated for violating 

department policy. In 

addition, she said “a complete 

and independent review” will be 

conducted of the department’s 

specialized units, without providing 

further details. 

As state and federal investigations 

continue, Davis promised 

the police department’s “full and 

complete cooperation.” 

Relatives have accused police 

of causing Nichols to have a 

heart attack and kidney failure. 

Authorities have said only that 

Nichols experienced a medical 

emergency. 

UPDATE: Two more Memphis police 

officers have been disciplined 

and three emergency responders 

fired in connection with the death 

of Tyre Nichols, officials said Monday. 

Officer Preston Hemphill was relieved 

of duty shortly after Nichols’ 

Jan. 7 arrest, the police department 

announced. Later in the day, it 

said another officer had also been 

relieved, but without naming the 

person or specifying what role they 

played in the incident. 

That brought the total number 

of Memphis officers who have 

been disciplined to seven, including 

the five officers who were 

fired and charged last week with 

second-degree murder and other 

offenses in Nichols’ beating and 

Jan. 10 death. 

Also Monday, Memphis Fire Department 

officials announced the 

dismissal of emergency medical 

technicians Robert Long and JaMicheal 

Sandridge and Lt. Michelle 

Whitaker. The EMTs had previously 

been suspended. 



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BRACKENRIDGE, PA. 

Police Chief Justin McIntire ambushed by suspect in 

a shooting that claimed his life. 

BRACKENRIDGE, PA. — Local 

police said Tuesday that Brackenridge 

Police Chief Justin 

McIntire was ambushed by 

suspect Aaron Lamont Swan Jr. 

in a shooting that left McIntire 

dead. 

A Tarentum officer was also 

shot and injured in Brackenridge 

following an hours-long 

search that crossed throughout 

Allegheny County. 

The suspect, 28-year-old Aaron 

Lamont Swan Jr., was shot 

and killed by Pittsburgh police 

around 7 p.m. near the intersection 

of Brushton Avenue and 

Mohler Street, Allegheny County 

police said. 

Swan was wanted on a probation 

violation. 

The incident began around 

2 p.m. on Monday. Swan first 

encountered Harrison Township 

officers. Police chased the suspect 

on foot for several hours 

in the vicinity. Around 4:15 p.m., 

a Brackenridge officer encountered 

the suspect in the 800 

block of Third Street. 

Two shootings followed 

this foot chase — one where 

the suspect was encountered 

on Third Street and the other 

several blocks over on Brackenridge 

Avenue, police said. McIntire 

was shot and died at the 

scene. Tarentum Officer Jordan 

Schrecengost was injured from 

a gunshot to the leg. He is in 

good condition at a local hospital. 

Police said Swan then walked 

into a home and demanded 

car keys, taking a 2014 Subaru 

Legacy from the 1100 block of 

Pacific Avenue and fleeing the 

area. The individuals whose car 

was stolen were not injured. 

Multiple police departments, 

including SWAT, responded to 

the scene, actively searching for 

Swan, who was considered to 

be armed and dangerous. 

According to police, Swan and 

the stolen vehicle were found 

in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington 

neighborhood. Police 

located the car, attempted to 

stop it and a chase ensued. 

Swan allegedly crashed the car, 

got out and ran into a nearby 

wooded area. 

While attempting to run 

from the wooded area, Swan 

allegedly fired at officers. Officers 

returned fire, hitting the 

suspect, who died on the scene 

CHIEF JUSTIN MCINTIRE 

from his injuries. 

A Pittsburgh officer sustained 

a minor injury from what is 

believed to be shrapnel during 

that incident. 

A total of five guns believed 

to have been used by Swan in 

this incident were recovered, 

police said. Four were recovered 

in Brackenridge and one in 

Homewood-Brushton. 

Multiple roads were shut 

down in Brackenridge in response. 

Several nearby departments 

had sent police units as 

well. Allegheny County Police 

are still actively investigating. 



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RIVERSIDE, CA. 

Riverside Sheriff’s deputy Darnell Calhoun dies after being shot 

in Lake Elsinore; suspect arrested. 

BY KCAL NEWS STAFF 

LAKE ELSINORE, CA. — Deputy 

Darnell Calhoun of the Riverside 

County Sheriff’s Department was 

shot and killed in Lake Elsinore 

on Friday January 13, 2023. 

According to the department, 

the shooting occurred at around 

4:30 p.m. in the 18500 block of 

Hilldale Lane. Deputies were 

dispatched to the scene for a 

domestic violence call related to 

a child custody issue. 

The deputy was rushed to 

Inland Valley Medical Center in 

serious condition. At around 6:45 

p.m., it was reported that the 

deputy was undergoing surgery 

on wounds suffered during the 

shooting. 

He was reportedly shot in the 

leg and torso. 

At 7:55 p.m., Riverside County 

Sheriff’s Department announced 

that Calhoun, a 30-year-old 

deputy, had died. Calhoun joined 

RSO in February 2022, after 

spending two years with the San 

Diego Police Department. 

He leaves behind a pregnant 

wife, as well as two sons aged 

two and four. 

“There is not one person with 

one negative thing to say about 

him,” said Sheriff Chad Bianco 

during a press conference. “He 

was the most cheerful, the most 

positive, the most wholesome 

good man you can imagine. Now 

a father, a mother, a wife and us, 

are trying to figure out why.” 

According to Sheriff Bianco, 

Calhoun was the first deputy 

to arrive at the scene. At some 

point between his arrival and 

that of a second deputy, a shooting 

occurred, and the second 

deputy arrived to find Calhoun 

suffering from multiple gunshot 

wounds in the street. Bianco said 

they were unsure of the circumstances 

that led to the suspect 

shooting Calhoun. 

It was then that a shootout occurred 

between the suspect and 

the second deputy. 

The suspect has been identified 

by the Riverside County Sheriff’s 

Department as Jesse Navarro, 

42-year-old resident of Lake 

Elsinore. Navarro, was also shot 

during the incident. As of Saturday, 

Jan. 14, Navarro remains 

hospitalized and in critical condition 

according to the sheriff’s 

department. 

A massive law enforcement 

presence could be seen outside 

of the home where the shooting 

occurred, including a Bearcat. 

Deputies said they were clearing 

DEPUTY DARNELL CALHOUN 

the residence and that the ongoing 

incident had concluded at 

around 6:15 p.m. 

This is the second fatal shooting 

involving an RSO deputy 

in less than three week’s time, 

after Deputy Isaiah Cordero was 

fatally shot in Jurupa Valley on 

Dec. 29. 

Dozens of RSO deputies, California 

Highway Patrol officers 

and Calhoun’s former partners 

at San Diego Police Department 

gathered at the hospital after 

the news of his death was announced. 

The Riverside County Sheriff’s 

Department was supported by 

the San Diego Police Department 

and neighboring police departments 

as they honored fallen officer 

Calhoun with a procession 

Friday night from Inland Valley 

Medical Center to the Riverside 

County Coroner’s Office in Perris. 

Early Saturday morning, the 

Riverside Sheriff’s Association 

issued a statement that read: 

“Deputy Darnell Calhoun answered 

the call to serve, defend 

and protect our community. 

Within a span of two weeks, Riverside 

County has lost another 

hero way too early in life. Deputy 

Calhoun was a leader in community 

policing, believed in people 

and his ability to speak to the 

community with respect; meet 

them where they are in life; try 

to understand their needs; and 

work together to find solutions 

to the issues they were facing. 

To Darnell, being a Police Officer 

in San Diego and Deputy in 

Riverside was about making the 

community a better and safer 

place for everyone. 

Our heart aches for the family, 

friends, and fellow deputies 

of Darnell Calhoun, and we ask 

everyone to take a moment to 

remember his selfless service.” 

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NEW ORLEANS, LA. 

After NOPD officers ‘vent’ over Mardi Gras pay, 

city promises to pay higher wage. 

By Doug Maccash 

The Times-Picayune | The New 

Orleans Advocate 

NEW ORLEANS — After days of 

behind-the-scenes wrangling, Carnival 

krewe captains and city officials 

said they are getting closer to 

solving the puzzle of how to provide 

enough police protection to allow 

all Carnival parades to follow their 

original routes, which were shortened 

in 2022. 

Key to that success was a decision 

announced by Mayor LaToya 

Cantrell’s administration Wednesday 

to pay New Orleans Police Department 

officers who are assigned 

to parades as much or more as the 

supplementary officers the city 

plans to hire to augment its depleted 

police force. 

If they work Fat Tuesday, NOPD 

officers will be paid the $75 per 

hour wage offered to police from 

other jurisdictions. 

Meanwhile, Carnival krewes, 

which are responsible for rounding 

up qualified law enforcement officers 

from across the state, report 

that the goal seems to be coming 

into reach. 

Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert 

Montaño said late Wednesday 

that the city will pay most NOPD 

officers at least the same $50 per 

hour wage that City Hall has offered 

to the auxiliary officers recruited by 

the krewes. If they work Fat Tuesday, 

NOPD officers will be paid the 

$75 per hour wage offered to police 

from other jurisdictions, he said. 

The extra compensation will cost 

taxpayers be between $700,000 and 

$1 million, and will come from the 

city’s reserves, Montaño said. 

Due to a shortage of police officers 

and other service personnel 

last year, the lengths of all of the 

city’s parade paths were shortened. 

In October, the city announced that 

the routes would remain trimmed 

this Carnival season, to the dismay 

of parade fans and affected business 

owners. 

Then, on Jan. 6 — the official start 

of the Mardi Gras season — Cantrell 

announced that the krewes would 

be encouraged to search the state 

for trained officers to aid in crowd 

control, thereby allowing the full 

routes to be restored. 

Those officers would be paid 

by the city and would be housed 

at public expense. At meeting of 

the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory 

Council a week later, city officials 

announced that the extra police 

officers would recieve $50 per hour, 

rising to $75 on Fat Tuesday. 

But it was only this week that 

the city committed to an equal or 

better compensation for its own 

officers. 

Eric Hessler, a retired NOPD sergeant 

who is now the attorney for 

the Police Association of New Orleans, 

said Thursday he was happy 

the issue has been resolved. 

He called the former disparity in 

pay, which caused grousing among 

many on the force, “a predicament” 

for the city. The offer of enhanced 

pay “will go a long way to avoid it,” 

he said. 

“I think police officers will appreciate 

it,” Hessler said. 

City Council member Lesli Harris, 

whose District B is home is bisected 

by the vast majority of the city’s 

float parades, also said Thursday 

she was thrilled to hear of the additional 

pay. 

“This is a well-deserved win for 

NOPD officers who will be on the 

front line throughout Carnival,” 

she said. “I’ve been fighting for this 

increase for months.” 

Meanwhile, the co-chairs of the 

Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council, 

an organization composed of the 

leaders of the city’s parades, said 

Cantrell, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan 

Hutson and NOPD Superintendent 

Michelle Woodfork had made 

“significant progress” toward finding 

enough qualified officers to restore 

the pre-2022 routes. 

“While work remains to be done 

over the coming days on the finer 

points of the arrangements and final 

agreement, we are optimistic that 

through their leadership, cooperation, 

and goodwill, they will make 

the safe restoration of traditional 

parade routes for Carnival 2023 a 

reality for our community,” read 

a statement from Elroy A. James, 

president of Zulu, and James J. 

Reiss III, executive vice president of 

Rex. 

Montaño said Wednesday he 

was aware that NOPD rank-andfile 

officers had raised concerns in 

recent days that City Hall’s search 

for enough outside cops to extend 

parades back to their traditional 

routes would short-change the 

local force. 

According to the salary calculator 

on NOPD’s recruitment page, officers’ 

hourly pay starts at roughly 

$28 per hour for rookies, and rises 

to $68 per hour for a deputy chief 

with 19 years experience. Even with 

holiday pay and potential overtime, 

NOPD officers would be paid less 

than their non-NOPD counterparts 

for the same time on the job. 

Montaño said that the city 

planned to even out the pay. But it 

wasn’t possible to simply increase 

NOPD officers’ hourly wages due 

to civil service rules. Civil Service 

director Amy Trepagnier eventually 

agreed an increase was warranted 

because police assigned to parade 

duty will be asked to supervise officers 

from external agencies. 

Officers on the routes will receive 

an extra $26 an hour, which, when 

added to their regular salary, will 

exceed the $50 hourly wage paid to 

the supplemental officers. The extra 

pay will not be given to recruits 

because they will not be called on 

to supervise auxiliary officers. 

NOPD officers not officially assigned 

to work during parades will 

be allowed to take parade details 

on their off days or outside of their 

usual hours, for up to $68 per hour. 

Montaño said there are two other 

elements in the city’s plan to raise 

salaries during Carnival. If approved 

by the Civil Service Department and 

City Council, the Cantrell administration 

wants to give a 10 percent 

increase in wages to all of those who 

provide parade services, including 

workers in the Sanitation Department, 

Parks and Parkways, the Fire 

Department, and other agencies. The 

increase would apply only during 

Mardi Gras season. 

That means even NOPD officers 

who are located far from the parade 

routes might see an uptick in pay. 

Montaño said the wage plan will 

be paid for with taxpayer money 

in the city’s fund balance, a sort of 

rainy day reserve. But he considers it 

money well spent. 

“This is an investment,” he said, 

“considering the amount the city 

receives from Mardi Gras.” 

The city, he added, is “doing very 

well financially.” 

If the process of securing extra police 

protection is a success, it may be 

a model for future big events, such 

as Super Bowls, Montaño said. Plus, 

there’s a certain collective emotional 

benefit to returning the parades to 

their former routes. 



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SHOT SHOW 2023 


5.11 Tactical Announces New V.XI Collection of Apparel for Law 

Enforcement and Military Professionals. 

COSTA MESA, CA. – 5.11 Tactical, 

the global innovator of purpose-built 

apparel, footwear, and gear, today 

unveiled a new, highly technical XTU 

uniform strategically designed to offer 

best-in-class components and performance 

for law enforcement and military 

professionals in the V.XI Collection. 

Constructed with superior fabrics and 

materials integrated into highly strategic 

and purpose-built designs, the V.XI 

Collection will offer multiple pieces of 

apparel constructed to work together 

in layering systems for best-in-class 

performance. 

“Reliable gear is mission-critical for 

law enforcement and military operators. 

That proves especially true for the 

elite teams that face extreme conditions 

and challenges on a daily basis,” 

said Francisco J. Morales, CEO of 5.11 

Tactical. “The V.XI Collection has been 

meticulously designed so that every 

fabric, feature and design element will 

offer the performance, functionality, 

durability and protection these elite 

groups of professionals need in the 

field.” 

The initial offering of the V.XI Collection 

will include a new XTU uniform 

featuring a long-sleeve rapid shirt and 

pant. 

The XTU Rapid L/S Shirt will offer 

moisture-wicking and anti-odor performance, 

a Teflon finish and no-melt/ 

no-drip fabrics for added functionality 

and protection. Dual pocket sleeves, 

adjustable cuffs, articulated pits, reinforced 

elbows and bar-tacking at key 

stress points will ensure the functionality 

needed by elite team units. Strategic 

body-mapping of the fabrics will 

offer comfortable layering with plate 

carriers and additional gear. 

XTU Long Sleeve Shirt & XTU Pants 

The XTU Pant will be feature-packed 

to maximize performance, function and 

versatility. It’s constructed with Ortholite® 

foam support in the strategically 

offset comfort waistband, a gusseted 

crotch and seat, large cargo pockets 

and no-melt/no-drip fabric to make 

it withstand the rigors of professional 

use. It also features a patented 3-in-1 

kneepad design with a color-matching 

and removable external knee protection 

piece, sewn-in padding for a mid-layer 

and an internal pocket that houses a 

removable kneepad insert. An internal 

V.XI Collection’s XTU uniform 

vertical adjustment and horizontal external 

adjustment allow users to create 

a custom and secure fit. A dual-directional 

zippered fly closure rounds out 

the versatility and utility of this feature-rich 

pant. 

“V.XI and the XTU uniform is the 

outcome of years of collaboration 

between 5.11’s Product team and elite 

operators,” said 5.11’s Vice President, 

Global Product, Matt Page. “Releasing 

this collection after numerous designs, 

prototypes, and wear testing is an 

exciting milestone for our team in our 

pursuit to provide technical, high-performing 

gear to individuals facing life’s 

most demanding missions.” 

For more information about the new 

V.XI Collection and its full features, 

please email: VXI@511Tactical.com. 

4 products that stood out from the crowd at 

Shot Show Industry Day at the Range. 

By Lindsey J. Bertomen 

Reprinted from POLICE1 

Hello from SHOT Show 2023. 

Our Range Day was absolutely 

amazing! While I am sorting 

through the pages of notes I 

took on the range, four products 

stood out. There are plenty 

more, so enjoy our top picks, and 

look for more over the next few 

days of Police1’s SHOT Show coverage. 

The weather guessers predicted 

a miserable day, with 

high winds, bursts of rain and 

some lightning. What we got 

was a short window of pleasant 

weather that allowed us to see 

some “can’t miss” products. Just 

as my wife and I were getting 

into my car this afternoon, the 

sky opened up with hail, followed 

by heavy rain. 

As a result, we were blessed 

with a great day, and I get to 

share my picks with you. 

ETQ (EVERYDAY CARRY 

TOURNIQUET) TOURNIQUET 

FROM SNAKESTAFF SYSTEMS 

I carry a tourniquet almost 

everywhere I go. I’m going to 

ditch my old TQ for the everyday 

carry tourniquet (ETQ) from 

Snakestaff Systems, because it is 

a better product, by far. 

The ETQ is a 

keychain-sized 

TQ, with a fullsized 

textured 

windlass. It 

occludes using a 

carabiner-style 

locking device. 

It is 65% smaller 

than a standard-sized 

TQ, 

making it small 

enough for a 

keychain. It will 

also close on a 

1” limb, making it 

practical for kids 

and canines. 

I was getting ready to step 

onto a range to shoot some 

guns when I saw this product, 

and I stepped out of line when I 

saw the ETQ. Get this: When the 

user applies this TQ in a normal 

fashion, they naturally break the 

capsule in the (included) chem 

light on the side of this TQ. 

The yellow item in the photo is 

an attached chemlight. 

Folded, the ETQ is smaller than 

a magazine. Deployed, it will 

work with the smallest and largest 

limb sizes an officer will normally 

encounter in the field. This 

product belongs in the pocket of 

every officer on the street because 

the size and quality build 

almost guarantee they will have 

it when it is needed most. 

Visit snakestaffsystems.com for 

more information. 

FISHER SPACE PEN 

Fisher Space Pen is always 

there on Range Day. They are 

headquartered in Boulder City, 

down the street from the range, 

so getting to this show doesn’t 

entail a lot of heavy lifting. I 

stopped to talk to Joshua Skidmore 

of Fisher Space Pens just 

to show him my pen. It is 40 

years old and has survived 20 

years of part-time soldiering, recording 

the evidence of hundreds 



of drug arrests, and helped me 

take notes for several training 

schools and even a couple of 

degrees. 

When I showed him my pen, he 

told me that they have a brand 

new version of it. It had a Tungsten 

Cerakote finish. It looked 

better and felt better in the hand. 

It still writes inverted, and in the 

rain, of which there was plenty 

on Range Day. It is, however, a 

much better pen than my original. 

Fisher Space Pens introduced 

a new Tungsten Cerakote finish, 

making an almost indestructible 

pen more indestructible. Lindsey 

has had a Fasher Space Pen for 

40 years. This one will last even 

longer. 

RIA (ROCK ISLAND ARMORY) 

5.0 

I shot the Rock Island Armory 

RIA 5.0, a USA-made 9mm, with 

an unusual non-barrel-tilting 

action, and it was outstanding. 

The RIA 5.0 is another brilliant 

design by Fred Craig, Armscor/ 

RIA’s innovator, and it answers a 

lot of “what ifs” in pistol design. 

First, it uses a no-tilting barrel 

design that resembles the action 

of a blowback-style pistol, in 

that the barrel is “fixed” to the 

frame. Most handguns keep the 

chamber closed by a tilt barrel 

locking mechanism. I didn’t look 

under the hood of the 5.0, but my 

guess is it uses a valve system to 

close the chamber, where metered 

gases would control a lock 

somewhere around the trigger 

area. 

The RIA 5.0 is the newest, and 

most innovative in the RIA line 

of handguns. It has a non-tilting 

locking system, modular, hammer-fired, 

fire control system 

and a tuned trigger. 

The axis of the bore was so 

close to the web of the hand, 

and the slide operation was so 

smooth, that the 5.0 felt like a 

low-recoil short rifle. 

The 5.0 has an alloy chassis, 

connected to a polymer grip, 

similar to other designs that 

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favor this trend. This tends to reduce 

recoil as well because the 

moment of inertia (look this one 

up in your physics textbooks!) is 

controlled in the design where it 

can do the most good. 

The 5.0 had a bladed trigger, 

which acted as the trigger safety. 

This design resembled dozens 

of other duty/carry gun designs, 

except for one feature: The 

distance from the meaty part of 

the trigger to the fulcrum was 

exaggerated. Because of this, it 

took little effort to operate, and 

it added to the smoothness of 

the feel of the gun. 

There was even a bigger surprise 

in store for Lindsey. It looks 

like it was designed around a 

modular fire control system. I 

would not be surprised if the 5.0 

comes out in several different 

sizes and configurations in the 

coming year. 

How did it shoot? The RIA 5.0 

felt like a competition-ready 

“race gun” in a package that 

would be suitable for EDC. It is 

a product alone in its own category. 

No kidding. I would have 

to search far and wide to find a 

rival. 

The RIA 5.0’s frame is part 

alloy and part polymer, which 

takes advantage of recoil-reducing 

physics. 

BYRNA LESS LETHAL LAUNCH- 

ERS 

I did not have less lethal on my 

radar today. By the time we got 

going on the range, there were 

huge gusts of wind, and I figured 

that CO2-powered less lethal 

would be only marginally accurate. 

I was wrong, and you need 

to see what Byrna has for us. 

I started by shooting Bryna’s 

shoulder-launched system. 

Apparently, Byrna acquired 

Tippman, a leader in .68 caliber 

launchers used by both law 

enforcement and sports enthusiasts. 

With this product, I center-punched 

several targets that 

are considered outside the range 

of most other less lethal launchers. 

Byrna got my attention. 

I got to talking to Holly Schirard, 

an officer for the City of 

Galveston, Texas who told me 

the handheld Byrna launcher, the 

Byrna, is her duty LE tool. There 

are three configurations. 

Holly Schirard is pictured with 

the Byrna SD, which fires .68 caliber 

projectiles in kinetic, inert 

and irritant configurations. The 

CO2 cartridge is pierced on the 

first trigger pull, making this an 

outstanding personal defense 

and LE tool. 

The Byrna SD is a 7-shot, .68 

caliber launcher that can fire kinetic, 

inert, or irritant projectiles. 

It uses a detachable magazine. 

It uses 8-gram CO2 cylinders, 

which gives it an effective range 

of 60 feet. The Byrna LE is the 

law enforcement version, which 

uses 12-gram cartridges, has accuracy 

out to 80 feet, and better 

sights. 

I was impressed with the quality 

of these launchers, as well as 

the ergonomics. Byrna also has 

other less lethal tools, including 

a fin-stabilized, 12 gauge 

launched projectile. 

Bryna had some 12 gauge kinetic 

less lethal rounds at SHOT, 

which are fin stabilized. 

Visit byrna.com for more info. 



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Light the way: 3 products that 

shone out at SHOT Show 

STREAMLIGHT TLR-8 G SUB 

GUN LIGHT WITH GREEN LASER 

I’ve resisted using dedicated 

(gun-mounted) lights for a 

variety of reasons. Finally, the 

Streamlight TLR-8SUB G has 

changed my outlook on mounted 

lights. It is tiny, bright, and easy 

to control without changing anything 

about the grip. 

Anyone who knows me knows 

I do not care for dedicated lights 

for a variety of reasons. Streamlight 

has been making them for 

years, and I have been upfront 

with them about my distaste for 

them. The TLR-8 G Sub Gun Light 

is remarkably different, and it 

should be sworn in for duty. 

I have never liked the switch 

mechanisms for gun-mounted 

lights. Some are in the way, 

begging for an accidental push. 

Others require changing the grip 

to access them. The TLR-8 G Sub 

Gun Light has a simple forward 

press, accessible by both non-firing 

thumb and trigger finger. The 

ambi switches can be changed 

from a high to a low mount, 

giving the user choices that 

agree with their ergonomics and 

training. 

The light is only 2.77 ounces 

and streamlined, preventing the 

torch from affecting draw speed, 

or changing the characteristics 

of the gun. It fits off-duty-sized 

guns and keeps them off-dutysized. 

I am partial to short-railed 

guns like my Hellcat, and this is a 

perfect fit. 

The TLR-8 G Sub Gun Light 

fires a 500-lumen beam, with a 

limited spill beam, giving just 

enough for the user to maintain 

target focus. Streamlight uses 

Borofloat glass, which is very 

impact resistant. The “G” variant 

includes a green laser, which I 

highly recommend. A standard 

CR123A cell yields 1.5 hours of 

duty time when LASER and light 

are used together. This light is 

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COAST RL20RB 

The Coast RL20RB is ideal for 

bike patrol, as well as for crime 

scene investigation. It has both a 

spot and flood beam from separate 

emitters, which can also be 

used at the same time. There is a 

rear safety signal on the back of 

the headlamp strap. 

There are some law enforcement 

duties that call for a headlamp. 

Two such duties come to 

mind, and the Coast RL20RB is 

appropriate for both. First is bike 

patrol. Having a helmet-mounted 

light can direct a beam where 

the officer is looking, whereas a 

bar-mounted light points in the 

direction the officer is riding. 

On the RL20RB, the rear power 

pack on the other end of the 

strap has a rear safety signal, 

and a detachable power pack, 

which has its own 200-lumen 

flashlight. Given the 1000-lumen 

beam, and a 34-hour run time 

(on the low beam), this is perfect 

for the bike patrol officer. 

It’s a pretty neat setup, including 

a flood lamp, and a 

spot lamp, which can be used 

in combination. It will also fire 

a red or green LED if the officer 

needs a signal mode. Besides 

bike patrol, the RL20R is a great 

option for crime scene processing. 

The RL20RB isn’t very big and 

can be purchased in a configuration 

without the extra power 

pack for those who want a 

lighter package. This light is IP54 

rated. MSRP for the RL20RB is 

$69.99 

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The PowerTac WOFT is a pocket-sized 

EDC torch with self-defense 

features. Lindsey found this 

to be an ideal back up light that 

could serve as an off-duty tool. 

The PowerTac WOFT is one of 

the best EDC lights I have seen 

on the market, and it is a terrific 

backup to a duty light. I’m not 

sure if the acronym stands for 

Where Our Families Train, or 

West Orlando Firearms Training, 

but I can tell you that a reputed 

firearms school gave input to 

this design. The WOFT Tactical 

light is 4 3/8 inches long with the 

“aggressive bezel” and a little 

shorter with the smooth bezel. It 

comes with both bezels, so the 

user can decide. 

The WOFT Tactical light 

throws a very white 1200 lumens 

and has a dual switch system 

that allows the user to engage 

the strobe without moving 

away from the tail switch. It 

is rechargeable and delivers a 

3.4-day run time on its lowest 

setting. It is light enough to be 

clipped on the brim of a hat. 

I see the WOFT Tactical light 

as a backup light that can get an 

officer out of a jam when their 

duty light fails. When the shift is 

over, it becomes the EDC torch. 

This light is so new it is not in 

their catalog, but it is available 

soon. If you have not heard of 

PowerTac, get used to the name. 

They have a duty product in the 

works that is a game changer. 

MSRP is around $89.99. 



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Mirroring the AR-15 platform, 

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Effective at up to 150 feet, the 

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HAZLET, NJ. 

N.J. officer dies trying to rescue her 6-year-old daughter from house fire. 

By Spencer Kent, 

nj.com 

HAZLET, N.J. — The fire tore 

through their home within seconds. 

It was Friday, January 13, 2023 

around midnight when William 

Montanaro awoke to fire alarms 

blaring. 

He ran downstairs and saw 

flames on the first floor of his 

Hazlet home. 

The 39-year-old ran back 

upstairs to get his family — his 

wife, Jacqueline, two young 

daughters and dog. 

Within seconds, smoke engulfed 

the house. It was impossible 

to see. 

He, Jacqueline and their 

8-year-old fought their way 

outside, but 6-year-old Madelyn 

was still in the home. William 

rushed back in, as did Jacqueline. 

“When I rushed back into the 

house for Madelyn, I became enveloped 

in a massive amount of 

thick, hot black smoke,” William 

said in a statement issued by his 

brother, Domenico Montanaro, a 

reporter for NPR. 

“Without hesitation, Jackie 

then charged in with a mother’s 

love and the courage of a police 

officer fueling her attempt to 

save our daughter,” William said 

yrs. 

“I am heartbroken. I have lost the love of my life – my beautiful 

wife, Jackie – and my sweet, loving, spunky little girl, Madelyn,” 

William Montanaro said. (Photo/GoFundMe) 

in the statement, referring to 

Jacqueline’s job as a supervisory 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

officer at Newark Liberty 

International Airport. 

With smoke everywhere, 

William fought his way outside 

again, but Jacqueline and Madelyn 

were unable to escape. 

“I am heartbroken. I have lost 

the love of my life – my beautiful 

wife, Jackie – and my sweet, 

loving, spunky little girl, Madelyn,” 

William wrote in a statement. 

“Jackie was a hero.” 

Madelyn was taken to Cooperman 

Barnabas Medical Center in 

Livingston. Jacqueline was initially 

taken to Bayshore Medical 

Center in Holmdel and later to 

Cooperman Barnabas. 

“There was CPR done on both 

of them. And they were both in 

critical condition,” Domenico told 

NJ Advance Media in a telephone 

interview on Sunday. However, 

both later died from their injuries. 

Jacqueline was pronounced dead 

at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday. Madelyn 

was pronounced dead about 12 

hours later. 

It’s still unclear what caused the 

fire. 

A spokesman for the Monmouth 

County Prosecutor’s 

Office told NJ Advance Media in a 

previous report: “Although we do 

not believe the fire is suspicious 

in nature, the fire is under active 

investigation.” 

Domenico has been fielding 

calls from reporters, speaking 

for his grieving brother and 

family. 

“He said he woke up to fire 

alarms going off (and) went 

downstairs; the bottom floor — 

one of the walls on the side of 

the house that’s charred now 

was already in flames,” Domenico 

said. “Smoke was already 

billowing through the house, 

and he ran back upstairs to get 

the family out. And within seconds, 

the entire second floor was 

covered in black smoke. They 

basically had 10 seconds to try to 

get out of the house before they 

were covered. And they did what 

they could.” 

In his statement, William said, 

“I am now focused on getting my 

daughter the support and help 

she’s going to need, so we can 

rebuild our lives together.” 

“That’s really his focus right 

now,” Domenico said. “Luckily, 

he’s got a great support team.” 

He said his brother was out 

on Sunday with an organization 

called Hound Hunters to look for 

the family’s dog, Duchess, a copper-colored 

Goldendoodle, who 

remains missing. 

“A search continues for our 

beloved dog, Duchess,” William 

said in the statement. “Thank 

you to our neighbors and the 

scores of people, the Hazlet Police 

Department and surrounding 

communities’ law enforcement 

who have been, and continue to, 

press to find her.” 

A GoFundMe page organized 

by the Customs’ officers union, 

Customs United Service Alliance, 

had raised over $180,000 as of 

Sunday evening. 

“Just for myself, I’m extremely 

proud of my brother,” Domenico 

said. “I think that he’s doing 

everything he can to keep the 

family together. He’s really the 

kind of person who everybody 

relies on, and now he’s going to 

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BEACHGROVE, IN. 

On Patrol Live broadcast video of toddler with loaded .45 handgun waving 

it around outside his dad’s apartment in Beech Grove Indiana. 

yrs. 

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By Cliff Pinckard 

cleveland.com 

BEECH GROVE, Ind. — A man 

is facing criminal charges after 

his toddler was seen on the live 

reality TV show On Patrol: Live 

waving a loaded handgun and 

pulling the trigger, according to 

reports. 

The young boy was not injured 

and no bullets were fired by the 

boy during an incident that was 

broadcast Saturday, January 14th 

on the Reelz series “On Patrol: 

Live,” CNN reports. The handgun 

reportedly had 15 rounds in 

a clip but no bullet was in the 

chamber. 

The boy’s father, Shane Osborne, 

45, was arrested on a 

charge of neglect of a dependent, 

NBC reports. 

CNN reports a news release 

from the show reports a neighbor 

called 911 and told police 

her son had seen the boy in the 

hallway of the apartment complex 

with the gun. A video of a 

young boy playing with the 9mm 

gun was recorded by a security 

camera and seized by police in 

their investigation, reports say. 

The boy, who was not named, 

can be seen waving the gun and 

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pulling its trigger. 

“He’s playing with what he 

thinks is a toy, and it couldn’t be 

farther from the truth,” Beech 

Grove Deputy Chief Robert Mercuri 

tells Fox 59. 

Osborne told the Beech Grove 

Officers, he didn’t own a firearm. 

However, the officers searched 

the apartment on live TV and 

found a 9mm handgun in a desk 

inside Osborne’s apartment. 

“As with all of you, I’m mortified 

and what took place and 

I’m so thankful that no one was 

hurt, especially the young child,” 

Beech Grove Mayor Dennis Buckley 

said in a statement, according 

to CNN. “I appreciate the 

quick action taken by the Beech 

Grove Police Department to secure 

the small child and the gun 

in question.” 

Dan Abrams and the other On 

Patrol:Live hosts were schocked 

to see the video and were obviously 

relived that the gun did 

not have a round in the chamber, 

otherwise the incident would 

have resulted in a possible death 

to this young child. 

Fox 59 reports the child has 

been turned over to his mother. 

Osborne is scheduled to appear 

in court on Monday, January 16, 

2023. 

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yrs. 

SPRINGFIELD,IL. 

Governor threatens to fire sheriff’s who do enforce the state’s 

new assault weapons ban. 

At least 30 county sheriffs in 

Illinois are refusing to enforce 

the state’s new “assault weapons” 

ban because they contend it 

violates the Second Amendment. 

Gov. JB Pritzker preemptively 

threatened to fire sheriffs who 

do not comply with the new law, 

which went into effect immediately, 

WMBD reports. 

The Protect Illinois Communities 

Act (HB 5471) bans the 

sale of all assault weapons and 

magazines in the state. It also 

requires owners to register existing 

guns, among other provisions. 

Pritzker signed the bill into 

law on January 10, 2023. 

LaSalle County Sheriff Adam 

Diss, Fulton County Sheriff Jon 

Webb, Knox Country Sheriff Jack 

Harlan, and Woodford County 

Sheriff Matt Smith released 

identical statements deeming 

the law unconstitutional and say 

they will not enforce it. 

“The right to keep and bear 

arms for defense of life, liberty 

and property is regarded as an 

inalienable right. I, among many 

others, believe that HB 5471 is 

a clear violation of the Second 

Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 

Therefore… neither myself 

nor my office will be checking to 

ensure that lawful gun owners 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker hugs gun control advocate Maria Pike Tuesday at the 

Illinois State Capitol in Springfield after he signed House Bill 5471, the 

Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans a variety of semiautomatic 

firearms and magazines. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP) 

register their weapons with the 

State, nor will we be arresting or 

housing law abiding individuals 

that have been solely arrested 

with non-compliance of this 

Act.” 

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association 

released a statement opposing 

the legislation. 

“The ISA is extremely disappointed 

in the passage and enactment 

of HB 5471, that further 

regulates and limits the purchase 

of a wide variety of weapons 

for lawful gun owners. We are 

always supportive of new tools, 

techniques and laws that assist 

us in preventing and holding 

accountable those that wage efforts 

of harm and violence on 

others. However, this law does 

not do that. We will continue 

to advocate on behalf of Sheriffs, 

all of law enforcement 

and the law-abiding citizens 

throughout Illinois.” 

Counties refusing to enforce 

the law include: Clay, Edwards, 

Dekalb, Dewitt, Franklin, Fulton, 

Greene, Grundy, Iroquois, 

Jefferson, Jo Daviess, Kankakee, 

Knox, LaSalle, Lee, Logan, 

Massac, McLean, McDonough, 

Ogle, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Randolph, 

Richland, Stephenson, 

Tazewell, Washington, Wayne, 

White, Winnebago, and Woodford. 



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EL PASO, TX. 

Police Chief Greg Allen died last month after serving 15 years as chief. 

After 15 years of leading the El 

Paso Police Department, Police 

Chief Greg Allen has died at the 

age of 71. 

Allen, whose career spans all 

the way to 1978, when he first 

joined the police force, has been 

chief since 2008 after being 

interim Police Chief following 

the resignation of Chief Richard 

Wiles. 

“We lost a great leader today. 

El Paso Chief of Police Greg 

Allen was not only an incredible 

Chief of Police, but he was an 

incredible son, husband, father, 

and friend,” said El Paso Mayor 

Oscar Leeser. “He earned the 

respect of every officer on his 

force, and I was proud to call 

him my friend. He will be greatly 

missed, and the City of El Paso 

will be forever indebted to him 

for his leadership. Our heart 

goes out to his wife Rosanne and 

his entire family at this difficult 

and painful time. He was an 

esteemed member of our city 

family and we mourn alongside 

them.” 

Under his leadership, Allen 

was able to keep El Paso as one 

of the safest cities in the nation 

especially when Ciudad Juarez; 

our sister city, became one of 

the most dangerous. Allen also 

retained his leadership role 

during what many would say is 

one the darkest moments in El 

Paso history, the 2019 Walmart 

massacre. 

His death was announced 

Tuesday afternoon after he 

passed away at Sierra Providence 

East Campus, but a cause 

of death was not revealed. After 

the announcement, a large 

group of police officers arrived 

CHIEF GREG ALLEN 

at Sierra Providence for a police 

procession. 

There is no word on funeral 

arrangements or memorial 

services. The BLUES will continue 

to provide updates as the story 

develops. 



yrs. 

ADDIS, LA. 

Louisiana officer is charged with negligent homicide after a 

high-speed pursuit crash that killed two teenage girls. 

BRUSLY, LA. - District Attorney 

Tony Clayton has released a 

statement after a crash involving 

a police officer during a pursuit 

that claimed the lives of two 

high school teenagers. 

David Cauthron, 42, with the 

Addis Police Department was 

arrested on Sunday, Jan. 1, in 

connection with the crash that 

resulted in the deaths of Maggie 

Dunn, 17, an 11th grader; and Caroline 

Gill, 15, a 10th grader, who 

were both cheerleaders at Brusly 

High School. Maggie’s brother, 

Liam Dunn, a student at the University 

of Louisiana at Lafayette, 

was still in critical condition on 

Jan. 3. 

The crash happened on LA 1 

near North Vaughn Drive in Brusly 

on Saturday, Dec. 31. 

Cauthron was booked by the 

West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s 

Office on two counts of negligent 

homicide and one count of 

negligent injury. According to jail 

records, David Cauthron bonded 

out of jail on Sunday, Jan. 8. The 

bond was set at $100,000. 

According to jail records, David 

Cauthron bonded out of jail on 

Sunday, Jan. 8. 

“My office will conduct a thorough 

investigation of the case, 

including analyzing all police 

unit dash camera and officer 

camera footage, communication 

with the officer, and interviews 

with witnesses; and will present 

the case to a grand jury,” said 

Clayton. 

“We will follow the facts 

of the case, but I cannot understand 

why the officer was 

driving at such a high rate of 

speed through a red light. Sirens 

and police vehicles do not give 

an officer the authority to cut 

through a red light. They must 

slow down or come to a complete 

stop when human life is 

in danger. In this case, evidence 

appears to show that the officer 

was grossly negligent, and 

the lives of these young people 

would not have been taken had 

he exercised common sense,” 

explained Clayton. 

“If it involves putting human 

life in danger, stop the damn 

pursuit. It’s just not worth the 

risk. This is a tragic case that 

has impacted many families and 

an entire community, and ended 

the lives of young people with a 

promising future ahead of them. 

It’s very sad,” he added. 

Cauthron was arrested following 

a deadly crash during 

a police chase through several 

parishes. Officials said the chase 

began in Baton Rouge and made 

its way into West Baton Rouge 

Parish before coming to an end 

on the interstate back in Baton 

Rouge. 

Clayton said Addis Police Chief 

Richard Anderson told him the 

officer is currently on administrative 

leave. Clayton also plans 

to convene a grand jury at the 

end of the month to look into the 

officer’s actions. 

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AIR MARSHALS OUTRAGED 

AT BIDEN ADMIN FOR BORDER 

DEPLOYMENTS DESPITE TER- 

ROR THREAT: ‘ABSOLUTELY 

MADNESS’ 

Air Marshal National Council 

Executive Director Sonya Labosco 

joined “Fox & Friends First” Tuesday 

to discuss why the diversion 

has put Americans at risk and 

why they are going to “suffer” as 

a result of the move. 

“It looks absolutely insane,” 

Labosco told co-host Todd 

Piro. “We don’t understand why 

these decisions are being made. 

The intel is clear. Al Qaeda is 

watching for our weak areas. 

Our aviation is a high-risk area. 

We’re not protecting our aviation 

domain, and we’re going to the 

border. It is absolutely madness.” 

High-level Department of 

Homeland Security (DHS) sources 

told Judicial Review that “al 

Qaeda says upcoming attacks on 

US possibly involving planes, will 

use new techniques and tactics.” 

Despite the looming terror 

threat, the Biden administration 

announced mandatory deployments 

to the border as the migrant 

surge continues to strain 

already-worsening conditions 

amid staffing shortages. 

Many agents pushed back on 

the Biden administration over the 

move, expressing willingness to 

refuse the deployment and face 

possible termination. 

Labosco suggested the mandatory 

diversions may not have 

sufficient legal grounds. 

“We do believe it’s a violation,” 

Labosco said. “We do 

believe that DHS has overstepped 

their bounds. We are waiting 

for Congress to get sworn in, 

hopefully today, and we can get 

some movement here. We need 

someone to step in and stop the 

deployment of federal air marshals.” 

“This statute, when it was 

originally a tent and set by 

Congress, was not to deploy air 

marshals to the border, and to be 

clear, there is no national emergency,” 

she continued. “There’s 

been no national emergency declared 

at this point. So we’re still 

saying that it is we need an injunction 

from Congress that they 

cannot send us to the border.” 

The Air Marshal National Council 

sent a letter to DHS Secretary 

Alejandro Mayorkas over the 

weekend, calling out the administration 

for the policy since the 

border crisis has garnered little 

attention. 

“How can you justify sending 

FAMs to the border in huge 

numbers, when the border is in 

your words secure, and there is 

no emergency yet?” the letter 

read. “Yet we have major security 

incidents happening right now 

affecting our aviation security.” 

Even amid the diversion, Labosco 

noted the American people 

have not forgotten the critical 

lessons learned following the 

devastating 9/11 attacks, more 

than two decades after thousands 

lost their lives. 

“I can tell you who hasn’t forgotten, 

we haven’t forgotten,” 

Labosco said. “The American 

people, the family and friends of 

those that died on 911, they haven’t 

forgotten.” 

“We’re not we’re not going to 

catch al Qaeda trying to grab an 

airplane down in El Paso,” she 

continued. “It’s going to happen 

right here in a commercial airport, 

in a commercial aircraft.” 

In a statement to Fox News 

Digital, a DHS spokesperson 

pushed back on the claim that 

flights are being left vulnerable. 

“Federal Air Marshals have long 

supported various Departmental 

operations on a regular basis 

across Democratic and Republican 

administrations alike. There 

is nothing new or unique about 

this. They have been deployed to 

support the U.N. General Assembly, 

Operation Allies Welcome, 

hurricane recovery efforts, and 

CBP at the Southwest border. The 

last Administration in 2019 tem- 



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porarily deployed some Federal 

Air Marshals to support CBP at 

the Southwest border. 

“The suggestion that flights 

are being left unprotected is 

completely false. TSA takes 

its responsibility to secure the 

skies for the traveling public 

very seriously. We will continue 

to protect commercial flights 

through our multi-layered security 

processes, including through 

the Federal Air Marshal Service 

which supports this critical mission 

on the ground and onboard 

aircrafts,” the statement read. 

10 KILLED, 10 WOUNDED IN 

SHOOTING NEAR L.A. AFTER 

LUNAR NEW YEAR FEST; SUS- 

PECT DEAD 

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — A 

deadly mass shooting inside a 

Monterey Park dance studio led 

authorities to Torrance on Sunday, 

where the suspected gunman, 

Huu Can Tran, 72, died of 

a self-inflicted gunshot wound 

in a strip mall parking lot, law 

enforcement sources said. 

The manhunt began after the 

shooter opened fire inside Star 

Dance Studio on West Garvey 

Avenue around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, 

January 21, killing 10 people 

and injuring 10 others. It was 

Lunar New Year’s Eve. 

Officials were also investigating 

an incident at another dance 

studio that may be related to the 

massacre, Los Angeles County 

Sheriff Robert Luna said. 

About 20 minutes after the 

shooting in Monterey Park, an 

armed suspect walked into Lai 

Lai Ballroom & Studio in nearby 

Alhambra, but “an individual 

wrestled the firearm from him, 

and that individual took off,” 

Luna said. 

Authorities have yet to reveal 

a possible motive for the shooting, 

including whether it was a 

possible hate crime or domestic 

violence incident. 

“Everything is on the table,” 

Luna said. “Who walks into a 

dance hall and guns down 20 

people?” 

An advisory from the Los Angeles 

County Sheriff’s Department 

identified the suspect as an 

adult Asian man, about 5 foot, 10 

inches and weighing 150 pounds. 

An image showed the man in a 

black leather jacket, beanie and 

glasses. Witnesses also described 

a white cargo van that 

was linked to the shooting. 

Around 10 a.m. Sunday, January 

22, Torrance police officers 

attempted to stop a vehicle near 

Hawthorne and Sepulveda boulevards 

that matched the sheriff’s 

description, a law enforcement 

source told the Los Angeles 

Times. The driver shot himself 

before officers could approach, 

the source said. 

Images and aerial footage 

of the scene showed what appeared 

to be two bullet holes 

in the drivers-side window of 

the van and the driver slumped 

over the steering wheel. A SWAT 

team swarmed the vehicle 

around 1 p.m. 

“I don’t think anybody that 

woke up today, myself included, 

thought it would end up here in 

Torrance,” L.A. County Supervisor 

Janice Hahn said. 

The mass shooting, one of California’s 

worst in recent memory, 

has left Angelenos — and the nation 

— struggling to make sense 

of the violence. 

The gunman was holding a 

“long” gun and appeared to be 

firing indiscriminately, Wei was 

told. The “boss” of the studio, 

referred to as Ma, had also been 

shot and was on the floor. 

They said there was a man 

with a semi-automatic gun in 

the area. The shooter, they said, 

had multiple rounds of ammunition, 

so that once his ammunition 

ran out he reloaded, Choi 

said. 

The shooting occurred near the 

site where tens of thousands had 

gathered Saturday for the start 

of a two-day Lunar New Year 

festival, one of the largest holiday 

events in the region. 

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said her 

“heart goes out to Monterey Park 

and the families and friends of 

those lost.” 

CALIF. DETECTIVE SUFFERS 

MEDICAL EMERGENCY, DIES 

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM 

WORK 

By Josh Cain 

San Gabriel Valley Tribune 

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles 

County sheriff’s detective 

crashed and died late Sunday 

night, Jan. 15, while he was driving 

home from work near Torrance, 

the sheriff said. 

Detective Steven J. Lim, who 

worked for the Sheriff’s Depart- 



ment for 26 years, died in the 

crash near Carson Street and 

Vermont Avenue, just outside 

of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 

Sheriff Robert Luna said. 

Lim had been assigned to the 

sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau, 

which investigates cases of sexual 

assault and abuse, the sheriff 

said. 

In a statement, Luna said Lim 

leaves behind his wife and five 

children, as well as his parents 

and sister. 

The Sheriff’s Department said 

Lim suffered some kind of medical 

emergency as he was driving 

near the hospital. The crash was 

in West Carson, an unincorporated 

area of Los Angeles County 

adjacent to Torrance and Carson. 

The cause of death was unclear. 

The crash was reported around 

10 p.m. Sunday. Lim’s vehicle 

was the only one involved in the 

crash. The Sheriff’s Department 

hasn’t said whether Lim was 

driving an agency vehicle. 

Lim was headed eastbound on 

Carson Street when he crashed, 

officials said. Paramedics responded 

and took him to the 

hospital, where he later died. 

ALEC BALDWIN TO BE 

CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGH- 

TER IN FATAL ‘RUST’ FILM 

SHOOTING 

By Morgan Lee 

Associated Press 

SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Alec 

Baldwin and a weapons specialist 

will be charged with involuntary 

manslaughter in the fatal 

shooting of a cinematographer 

on a New Mexico movie set, 

prosecutors announced Thursday, 

citing a “criminal disregard for 

safety.” 

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary 

Carmack-Altwies issued a statement 

announcing the charges 

against Baldwin and Hannah 

Gutierrez-Reed, who supervised 

weapons on the set of the Western 

“Rust.” 

Halyna Hutchins died shortly 

after being wounded during 

rehearsals at a ranch on the 

outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct. 21, 

2021. Baldwin was pointing a 

pistol at Hutchins when the gun 

went off, killing her and wounding 

the director, Joel Souza. 

Assistant director David Halls, 

who handed Baldwin the gun, 

has signed an agreement to 

plead guilty to negligent use of 

a deadly weapon, the district 

attorney’s office said. 

Involuntary manslaughter 

can involve a killing that happens 

while a defendant is doing 

something that is lawful but 

dangerous and is acting negligently 

or without caution. 

The charge is a fourth-degree 

felony, punishable by up to 

18 months in jail and a $5,000 

fine under New Mexico law. The 

charges also include a provision 

that could result in a mandatory 

five years in prison because the 

offense was committed with a 

gun. 

Carmack-Altwies said charges 

will be filed by the end of January, 

and that Baldwin and 

Gutierrez-Reed will be issued 

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a summons to appear in court. 

She said prosecutors will forgo 

a grand jury and rely on a judge 

to determine if there is probable 

cause to move toward trial. 

Rust Movie Productions continues 

to challenge the basis of a 

$137,000 fine by regulators who 

say production managers on the 

set failed to follow standard industry 

protocols for gun safety. 

The armorer who oversaw firearms 

on the set, Gutierrez-Reed, 

has been the subject of much of 

the scrutiny in the case, along 

with an independent ammunition 

supplier. An attorney for Gutierrez-Reed 

has said she did not 

put a live round in the gun that 

killed Hutchins, and she believes 

she was the victim of sabotage. 

Authorities said they found no 

evidence of that. 

Investigators initially found 

500 rounds of ammunition at 

the movie set on the outskirts 

of Santa Fe — a mix of blanks, 

dummy rounds and what appeared 

to be live rounds. Industry 

experts have said live rounds 

should never be on set. 

ATLANTA POLICE ARREST 6 

IN NIGHT OF CHAOS AFTER 

VIOLENT PROTESTERS LIT COP 

CAR ABLAZE, SMASHED WIN- 

DOWS 

The fiery chaos comes after an 

activist, Manuel Esteban Paez 

Teran, 26, was killed by police 

Atlanta police arrested at 

least six people after a peaceful 

protest Saturday erupted into a 

night of chaos and violence that 

included protesters smashing 

windows and setting a police 

vehicle on fire, the mayor said. 

“Atlanta is safe and our police 

officers have resolved the disruptions 

downtown from earlier 

in the evening,” City of Atlanta 

Mayor Andre Dickens said Saturday 

evening. 

“The City of Atlanta and the 

Atlanta Police Department will 

continue to protect the right to 

peaceful protest. We will not 

tolerate violence or property destruction,” 

the mayor added. 

Rioters in Atlanta also set off 

fireworks and threw rocks at the 

Atlanta Police Foundation Saturday 

evening, according FOX 5 

Atlanta. 

The protests began peacefully 

on Saturday before spiraling into 

chaotic riots, according to FOX 5. 

Over the span of several hours, 

destruction ensued through 

several blocks of the downtown 

area. 

Protesters were angry about 

the death of 26-year-old Manuel 

Esteban Paez Teran, who was 

killed by police after he allegedly 

refused demands from authorities 

on Wednesday and fired a 

gun at state troopers at the site 

of the new Atlanta Public Safety 

Training Center. 

The activist reportedly identified 

as a non-binary person who 

went by the name Tortuguita 

(“little turtle” in Spanish) and 

used they/it pronouns. Protesters 

carried signs with Tortuguita’s 

name on Saturday. 

“An individual, without warning, 

shot a Georgia State Patrol 

trooper,” Georgia Bureau of 

Investigations’ Michael Register 

told reporters earlier this week. 

The Georgia State Patrol trooper, 

who was wearing a bulletproof 

vest, was shot in the 

abdomen. The law enforcement 

officer is in stable condition and 

is recovering from surgery. 

“Other law enforcement personnel 

returned fire in self-defense 

and evacuated the trooper 

to a safe area. The individual 

who fired upon law enforcement 

and shot the trooper was killed 

in the exchange of gunfire.” 

On Saturday, Georgia Gov. Brian 

Kemp spoke out against the 

riots, saying violence of any kind 

will not be tolerated. 

“While the state continues to 

respect peaceful protest, acts of 

violence against person or property 

will not be tolerated. Those 

committing such unlawful acts 

will be arrested and prosecuted 

fully,” Kemp said. 

“Atlanta Police officers have 

responded to a group damaging 

property at several locations 

along Peachtree [Street],” the 

Atlanta PD said in a statement 

Saturday, according to Fox 5. 

Several arrests have been made 

at this time and order has been 

restored to the downtown space. 

This is still an active and ongoing 

investigation, and we will 

not be able to provide specifics 

on arrests numbers or property 

damaged, at this time.” 

Activists had been camped out 

on an 85-acre planned facility 

known as “Cop City” in recent 

days to protest the planned 

training center. When Teran 

was shot and killed after authorities 

tried to remove the 

protesters from the plot of land 

on Wednesday, they vowed to 

continue their protests. 

A total of seven people were 

arrested and charged with domestic 

terrorism on Wednesday. 

The Twitter account Scenes 

from the Atlanta Forest called 

for a “Night of Rage” to enact 

“reciprocal violence to be done 

to the police and their allies,” 

according to a post. 

“Consider this a call for reciprocal 

violence to be done to the 

police and their allies. On Friday, 

January 20th, wherever you are, 

you are invited to participate in 

a night of rage in order to honor 

the memory of our fallen comrade,” 

the group wrote on Twitter, 

in an apparent violation of 

the platform’s terms and conditions. 

Defend the Atlanta Forest held 

a vigil Wednesday evening at 

the Little Five Points Square to 

“memorialize the forest defender” 

that was “murdered by the 

police,” it announced on Twitter. 

“No one can bring our friend 

back to us. An innocent life has 

been taken and the machines 

continue,” the group said. 

“We will not go quietly into 

this dark night,” it added. 

OFFICER SHORTAGE HAS 

LAPD ASKING RETIREES TO 

COME BACK 

Faced with a flood of departures 

and a trickle of recruits entering 

its training academy that 

have led to dwindling staffing 

levels, LAPD officials have drawn 

up plans that call for as many as 

200 retired police officers to be 

rehired. 

Known informally as the 

“bounce program,” it allows the 

chief of police to bring retired 

officers back for up to a year. It 

typically has been used sparingly 

in the past to recall an individual 

officer whose specialized skill 

sets make them hard to replace, 



such as a homicide detective 

who retired while working a 

case that might otherwise fall 

without their involvement, the 

Los Angeles Times reports. 

Now, however, the department 

wants to use the strategy on a 

wholesale level to hire back dozens 

of officers. 

The ideal candidates would 

have retired or resigned within 

the past six months and left the 

department in good standing, 

Chief Michel Moore said. Only 

those who are up to date with 

the various training certifications 

required to serve would be 

eligible to return. Officers would 

be paid the salary they had when 

they left but wouldn’t receive 

vacation time or any health, disability 

and retirement benefits, 

he said. 

Under the terms of the bounce 

program, officers who return to 

duty would continue to collect 

pension payments while also 

earning a paycheck. 

Many question whether the 

stop-gap measure to rehire retirees 

will work for the LAPD. 

The retired LAPD officer and 

conservative columnist who 

writes under the pen name Jack 

Dunphy believes he knows the 

answer to that question. 

“I can predict with confidence 

the effort will fall short of its 

aims. Morale in the LAPD has 

never been lower, and most officers 

within sight of retirement 

are counting the days as a prisoner 

would to his release date. 

Having once escaped the disaster 

the department has become, 

who in his right mind would 

return to it?” he wrote in a PJ 

Media column. 

ARMED CIVILIANS AID 

WOUNDED RENO OFFICER AND 

PARTNER AT SHOOTING SCENE 

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The Reno Police Department 

has released dramatic bodycam 

footage of a Jan. 8 shootout at 

an apartment complex that left a 

suspect and an officer wounded 

and another suspect dead. 

After a five-minute introduction 

explaining there had been a 

report earlier that day of possible 

gunfire in the area over 

a parking dispute, the video 

switches to bodycam footage 

showing “Officer 1,” identified on 

as Sgt. Steve Mayfield, arrive on 

the scene. 

Sgt. Mayfield was wounded 

when he encountered two males 

in the courtyard. One of the suspects 

reportedly opened fire hitting 

Mayfield who returned fire. 

A second officer, who was 

armed with a patrol rifle, came 

to Mayfield’s aid. He called for 

a tourniquet or belt to stop his 

partner’s bleeding. 

Three armed civilians from the 

apartment complex came out to 

support the officers. 

Mayfield was shot three 

times—once in the abdomen 

and once in each leg—according 

to the GoFundMe campaign set 

up to help support his “family 

throughout Sergeant Mayfield’s 

lengthy recovery.” 

The GoFundMe page reports, 

“Steve is progressing well and is 

out of the hospital and is currently 

at an inpatient rehabilitation 

center. Though Steve still 

has a long road ahead his spirits 

are still high. Steve and his family 

also wanted to thank everyone 

for their generosity and well 

wishes.” 

Scott Kennedy, described by 

Reno PD as the shooting suspect, 

died on scene and he is shown 

with a rifle beside his body. Jeremiah 

Graham, the second suspect, 

sustained multiple gunshot 

wounds 

“Jeremiah Graham was carrying 

an AR-15 style pistol,” Reno 

police said. He has been charged 

with three counts of a prohibited 

person in possession of firearm 

and four counts of possession of 

a firearm without a serial number. 

RETIRING MIAMI POLICE SER- 

GEANT DENOUNCES DEPART- 

MENT IN SCATHING RADIO CALL 

“Take care of yourself, back 

each other up because they don’t 

care about you or your family” 

By Ashley Silver, Police1 

MIAMI — It’s not unusual for an 

officer to announce their retirement 

over the radio to their fellow 

officers. However, a recent 

message aired from a 33-year 

veteran police sergeant in Miami 

CLICK TO LISTEN 

was out of the ordinary. 

According to Local 10 News, 

Sgt. Marilin Garcia shared the 

following message with her 

now-former fellow officers. 

“This place was an amazing 

department to work for until the 

backstabbing and personal attacks 

started from my immediate 

supervisors and the First,” Garcia 

said. “And if you don’t know who 

the First is, the First of nothing. 

To the chief and the First of 

nothing, you guys are in denial. 

You think you’re doing an amazing 

job, but in reality, you have 

destroyed this police department 

and the morale, except for your 

circle, which is definitely [taken] 

care of.” 

Garcia goes on to air her criticisms 

of former police chief Art 

Acevedo. 

“I thought that Acevedo was 

bad, but at least one thing is for 

sure: I knew where he was coming 

from. To the First, you have a 

nasty attitude. So do yourself a 

favor and take some interpersonal 

skill classes so you know how 

to treat people right. And finally, 

to my immediate supervisor, Maj. 

Garrido. You are a liar, a snake 

in the grass, a cancer to this 

department. The hardest thing 

of being a female in this department 

was being surrounded by 

many males knowing that I was 

more of a man than you.” 

She concluded her final radio 

call by urging current officers to 

support and take care of each 

other “because they don’t care 

about you [or] your family.” 

Manolo Reyes, City of Miami 

commissioner, said an investigation 

into the issues mentioned 

by Garcia would be addressed 

by internal affairs, but he takes 

issue with the method that the 

former sergeant used to express 

her grievances: “It is an internal 

problem that has to be solved,” 

Reyes told Local 10. “It is unfortunate 

that it happened that way, 

but there is nothing we can do 

about it. It happened.” 

The Miami PD responded with 

the following statement: “The 

Miami Police Department is 

aware of a radio transmission 

involving a police sergeant. We 

are currently reviewing the incident; 

therefore no further comment 

will be made at this time.” 

CHARLOTTE OFFICER’S BODY 

CAMERA STOPS BULLET 

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg 

Police officer’s body camera 

stopped a bullet that was shot 

by a woman last August while 

authorities were serving an involuntary 

commitment order. 

Video of the incident was released 

earlier this week shows 

officers arriving to the home of 

Brenda Donahue to take her to 

a nearby hospital for evaluation, 

as an involuntary commitment 

order was issued, according to 

FOX 5. 

A man answered the door and 

confirmed that Donahue was 

at the residence. When officers 

went upstairs to locate the 

woman, the video shows Donahue 

firing a shot at the officers, 

striking one officer where her 

body camera is located. 

After returning to the area of 

the bedroom, officials say that 

Donahue came out and pointed a 

gun at police, prompting an officer 

to return fire, fatally wounding 

the woman. 


N.Y. FIREFIGHTER INDICTED 

FOR IMPERSONATING NYPD 

OFFICER 

By Leila Merrill 

Editorial Staff, Police1.com 

WADING RIVER, N.Y. — A 

now-former volunteer firefighter 

was indicted Tuesday for impersonating 

an NYPD officer, 1010 

WINS reported. 

Suffolk County District Attorney 

Ray Tierney said that Mary 

Ortega, 46, allegedly arrived for 

shifts and responded to a fire 

call wearing what appeared to 

be an NYPD uniform. He also 

said she admitted to buying a 

forged NYPD ID card and shield, 

News12 reported. 

Ortega faces “three counts of 

second-degree criminal possession 

of a forged instrument, 

three counts of first-degree 

falsifying business records, three 

counts of first-degree offering 

a false instrument for filing and 

second-degree criminal impersonation,” 

1010 WINS reported. 

The Wading River Fire Department 

suspended her in May 

while investigating her claim 

about working for the NYPD. 

Her next court date is March 9. 



yrs. 

Feniex Industries Debuts 

Quantum Light Bar Series 

The series features four configuration types: Single-Color, Dual-Color, Tri-Color 

and Quad-Color across a family of six light bars, five light sticks and 20 vehicle 

specific inner bars. 

AUSTIN, TX – Feniex Industries, 

the leading provider of 

American-made vehicle warning 

devices, announces the debut of 

their newest product innovation, 

Feniex Quantum, available for 

police, fire and EMS first responders. 

Unlike anything that exists in 

the market today, the streamlined 

light bar series solves the 

largest issue in the emergency 

light vehicle industry - customizability. 

Every state in the United 

States and countries around 

the world have different light 

and feature configuration requirements, 

making each order 

extremely specific. This creates 

production delays, susceptibility 

to configuration mistakes across 

the chain, and limited ability to 

adjust once it’s created. Dealers 

are unable to stock their supply 

until after an order is made. 

After three years of engineering 

time and four patents, Feniex 

Quantum was launched this 

month with four color capable 

product series available in four 

configuration types: Single-Color, 

Dual-Color, Tri-Color and 

Quad-Color across a family of 

six light bars, five light sticks and 

20 vehicle specific inner bars. 

This capability empowers the 

dealer and the customer to unlock 

any version type depending 

on specific customer needs. Now, 

dealers can stock their shelves 

in advance of orders, configure 

the exact light and features the 

customer needs, and ship off in 

a fraction of the time it would 

take. 

“This product is equivalent to 

the iPhone being released in our 

industry,” said founder and CEO 

Hamza Deyaf. “We’re changing 

the way more than 10 completely 

different customer segments 

purchase, stock and use emergency 

lights. There is nothing like 

this on the market. No comparison.” 

Watch the Feniex Summit 

launch here. To learn more about 

Feniex, visit their website: www. 

feniex.com. 


US Border 

Crisis Or Catastrophe? 

Crisis Or Catastrophe? 

Biden-era migrant 

crisis smashes 

another record as 

migrant encounters 

top 250,000 in 

December 2022. 



US Border 

More Catastrophe! 

By Michael Barron 

BRACKETTVILLE, TX. — A year 

and a half ago, on August 16, 

2021, Galveston County Constable 

Jimmy Fullen reported for 

duty 370 miles from his office in 

Galveston, to the Kinney County 

Sheriff’s Office. 

Fullen, his deputies and deputies 

from the Galveston County 

Sheriff’s Office, have assisted 

Sheriff Brad Coe fight the ongoing 

war to stop illegal immigrants 

from entering the U.S. 

Kinney County has been struggling 

to keep up with the number 

of illegal aliens passing through 

their county, especially those 

walking through the ranches, 

cutting fences, destroying property, 

and stealing vehicles. 

The county sits in Texas’s Del 

Rio Border Patrol Sector, which 

has become the second-busiest 

along the border for illegal 

crossings. 

In July of 2021, Border Patrol 

detected but failed to apprehend 

almost 10,000 illegal aliens, 

according to Customs and Border 

Protection statistics released by 

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). 

In December of 2022, the number 

of migrant encounters at the 

border exceeded 250,000, which 

would be even higher than 

2022’s peak -- which came in 

May when numbers hit 241,136. 

The number comes after two 

years of a historic crisis at the 

border that has overwhelmed 

officials and communities -- 

as well as after nine straight 

months where migrant encounters 

hit over 200,000. For comparison, 

there were only 458,000 

migrant encounters in the entirety 

of FY 2020. FY 2021 then 

saw more than 1.7 million and 

FY 2022 broke that record with a 

staggering 2.3 million encounters. 

Kinney county started prosecuting 

illegal aliens in 2021 for 

criminal trespass and with the 

help of Texas Troopers and Galveston 

County Sheriff’s and Constables 

deputies, have booked 

thousands into local jails. 

Not so much into Kinney County, 

as they only have 14 jail cells. 

But utilizing state facilities in 

neighboring Val Verde County as 

well as the Briscoe Unit in Dilley, 

hundreds if not thousands 

by now, have been arrested and 

charged and are awaiting trial. 

Sheriff Coe is beyond delighted 

to have the extra manpower. 

With only six full-time deputies 

to cover 1,360 square miles of 

mostly rural ranch land, there 

was no way to handle the influx 

of thousands of illegals each 

month. 

In 2021, the biggest concern 

was immigrants infected with 

COVID-19. That year, the mayor 

of McAllen, Texas, Javier Villalobos, 

said 15 percent of the 

1,800 illegal immigrants apprehended 

per day had COVID-19. 

Now that number has more than 

doubled. City officials said 40 

percent of illegal aliens being 

released have tested positive 

for COVID-19, Laredo Mayor Pete 

Saenz told the Washington Examiner. 

In January 2023, with a new 



US Border 

The Illegal Immigrants! 

variant of COVID spreading 

across several countries, there is 

new concerns that immigrants 

from over 100 countries will 

spread the new variant across 

the U.S. 

Fullen says his deputies, along 

with State Troopers and Border 

Patrol, appended over 3192 

illegal immigrants in 2022 alone. 

Each night, they patrol US Highway 

90 and the surrounding 

ranch roads, looking for smugglers. 

And with Cartels in Mexico 

offering thousands of dollars to 

out of work citizens in the US, 

they are arresting more and more 

Americans trying to sneak illegals 

through check points and 

into larger cities. 

Just last year, an attorney 

pretending to be a Federal Magistrate, 

Timothy D. Japhet from 

Corpus Christi, was arrested as 

he tried to smuggle four men 

from Mexico in the truck of his 

BMW. 

One Trooper told me, “it’s like 

they’re signing up to be Grubhub 

delivery people. They have no 

idea what they are getting themselves 

into. They see these posts 

on social media and think why 

not, I could use the money.” 

“It’s a dangerous game taking 

Cartel money and then getting 

caught. If they don’t think the 

Cartel’s aren’t on this side of the 

border, they are wrong. These 

aren’t people you want piss off.” 

Last July, The New York Times 

published a story about a house 

in Carrizo Springs, Texas that 

prosecutors called a “house of 

horrors.” 

From the street, the little 

brown house was unremarkable 

yet pleasant. A bright yellow toy 

school bus and red truck hung 

on the hog-wire fence, and the 

home’s facade featured a large 

Texas lone star. But in the backyard 

was a gutted mobile home 

that a prosecutor later described 

as a “house of horrors.” 

It was discovered one day in 

2014, when a man called from 

Maryland to report that his stepfather, 

Moises Ferrera, a migrant 

from Honduras, was being held 

there and tortured by the smugglers 

who had brought him into 

the United States. His captors 

wanted more money, the stepson 

said, and were pounding Mr. 

Ferrera’s hands repeatedly with 

a hammer, vowing to continue 

until his family sent it. 

When federal agents and sheriff’s 

deputies descended on the 

house, they discovered that Mr. 

Ferrara was not the sole victim. 

Smugglers had held hundreds of 

migrants for ransom there, their 

investigation found. They had 

mutilated limbs and raped women. 

“What transpired there is the 

subject of science fiction, of a 

horror movie — and something 

we simply don’t see in the United 

States,” the prosecutor, Matthew 

Watters, told a jury when 

the accused smugglers went on 

trial. Organized crime cartels, 

he said, had “brought this terror 

across the border.” 

But if it was just one of the first 

such cases, it was not the last. 

Migrant smuggling on the U.S. 

southern border has evolved over 

the past 10 years from a scattered 

network of freelance “coyotes” 

into a multi-billion-dollar 

international business controlled 

by organized crime, including 

some of Mexico’s most violent 

drug cartels. 

The American leader of a 

smuggling ring with ties to a 

Mexican cartel owned the little 

brown house. Prosecutors 

said he ordered the torture of 

migrants in a trailer behind the 

house. 




US Border 

Galveston County Lawmen 

The deaths of 53 migrants in 

San Antonio last year who were 

packed in the back of a suffocating 

tractor-trailer without 

air conditioning — the deadliest 

smuggling incident in the country 

to date — came as tightened 

U.S. border restrictions, exacerbated 

by a pandemic-related 

public health rule, have encouraged 

more migrants to turn to 

smugglers. 

While migrants have long 

faced kidnappings and extortion 

in Mexican border cities, such incidents 

have been on the rise on 

the U.S. side, according to federal 

authorities. 

More than 5,046 people were 

arrested and charged with 

human smuggling last year, up 

from 2,762 in 2014. 

Constable Fullen and Sheriff 

Coe should be commended for 

the work they’ve done trying to 

win this war. And make no mistake, 

it is a war. Ask anyone who 

lives, works, or patrols near the 

border with Mexico and they will 

attest it’s an invasion. 

Politicians from both sides of 

the aisle that have visited the 

border all say, this is a crisis and 

we need to fix it. But despite all 

the talk and show boating on 

Fox, nothing has been done. 

And the biggest joke of them 

all, was Biden’s trip to El Paso 

last month. Secret service, secret 

service police and other federal 

agencies, completely sanitized 

the streets of El Paso, and 

somehow made several hundred 

immigrants disappear from both 

sides of the Rio Grande for 24 

hours. During Biden’s so-called 

tour of the border wall, not a 

single migrant was seen. On 

either side. 

Rumor has it, they were paid to 

stay away for one-day. No way 

to substantiate that or even who 

paid them. But one thing was for 

sure. They were GONE….for a day 

anyway. 

The border isn’t a CRISIS 

anymore. It’s a full blown CA- 

TASTROPHE. 

From left to right, Deputy Z Trevino, Galveston County Constable Pct 1, Sgt. Dennis, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, 

Galveston County Constable Jimmy Fullen, Kinney County Sheriff David Coe, Deputy Gately, Galveston County Constable Pct 2 

and Deputy Espinoza, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. 


US Border 

Leading The Fight: Coe & Fullen 

Texas border sheriff sends SOS 

seeking aid: ‘Illegal aliens wreaking 

havoc in our communities.’ 

Kinney County, TX. – Sheriff Brad Coe is pleading 

for help from his colleagues in three states as his 

department is overwhelmed by the surge in foreign 

nationals crossing the border illegally who 

are “wreaking havoc in our communities.” 

Coe sent letters to sheriffs in all 254 counties 

of Texas, all 75 counties in Arkansas and all 77 

counties in Oklahoma asking for help to defend his 

residents from the surge in illegal immigration. 

The border crisis “has made all counties a border 

county,” he argues, and it’s “imperative that we 

stand ready here at the border in order to protect 

and serve.” 

Kinney County was the first to issue a disaster 

declaration in Texas, on April 21, 2021. It also was 

the first to declare an invasion on July 5, 2022. One 

of the smallest, rural counties in Texas, it shares 16 

miles of border with Mexico. 

As mostly single young military age men enter 

Texas illegally through ports of entry and intentionally 

evade law enforcement, they commit a 

range of crimes, he said, including engaging in 

shootouts with law enforcement. DPS state troopers 

and sheriffs from Goliad and Galveston counties 

have provided assistance, but the volume of 

men coming through mostly from Central American 

countries is too much for them to apprehend, 

he said. 

Even with the aid, law enforcement officers “are 

stretched to the breaking point to successfully 

maintain operations. We are therefore expanding 

Kinney County Sheriff David Coe 

Kinney County Sheriff David Coe (left) and Galveston County Constable Jimmy Fullen 

our request and calling upon the people of Texas 

and beyond for your help,” he wrote fellow sheriffs. 

Coe’s county of only two stoplights “consists 

of 3,129 souls” who heavily rely on ranching and 

hunting to sustain themselves. Coe, who’s one 

of the sheriffs who’s most familiar with the Texas-Mexico 

border, is a retired Border Patrol agent. 

He said he knows where people are coming in and 

how to stop them. And he’s never seen the volume 

he’s seeing now, he told The Center Square. 

Coe is asking other sheriffs to provide manpower, 

equipment and operational assistance. The 

county also needs help on the judicial and prosecutorial 

side, County Attorney Brent Smith told 

The Center Square. Although they’ve received some 

from the state, it’s not enough, Smith said. All the 

funding from the state’s Operation Lone Star already 

has been allocated, he added. 

“Our homes are being broken into in the middle 

of the night,” Coe wrote his colleagues. “The local 

school district has been forced to erect military 


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Galveston County Constable Jimmy 

Fullen, heads up the contingent 

of Galveston County Deputies that 

make the nearly 400-mile drive 

every two weeks to Kinney County. 

barricades around campus to protect students 

from smugglers evading law enforcement. Walking 

outside on our own property after dark is no 

longer safe. The residents of Kinney County no 

longer enjoy the comfort and safety of their own 

home. Words cannot adequately describe the conditions 

on the ground and the daily threats we have 

been forced to contend with.” 

“Under normal circumstances, our county would 

not support a large or robust law enforcement 

presence,” he continued. “However, these are extraordinary 

times.” 

Despite being overrun, outnumbered and 

stretched thin, he maintains hope, saying he’s “empowered 

by our constitution, our citizens, and our 

governor to establish working coalitions and task 

forces to uphold the law and ensure the peace in 

our state.” 

He also cites authorization from the governor to 

form coalitions to “combine their resources and 

coordinate their activities to successfully protect 

their own residents.” 

Texas has borne the brunt of illegal activity 

stemming from the border as nearly 1.8 million 

people were apprehended or evaded capture by 

Border Patrol agents in fiscal 2022, according to 

data obtained by The Center Square. 

While private military contractors have previously 

offered support, their costs are prohibitive, exceeding 

the entire county’s budget, Kinney County 

Sheriff spokesperson Matt Benacci told The Center 

Square, with start-up costs in the million-dollar 

range. 

Funding received from the state must be approved 

by the state and these funds have already 

been allocated or spent, including on prosecutorial 

and judicial support and hiring additional law 

enforcement officers, purchasing equipment and 

other resources, he said. 

Smith, who’s office was the first to successfully 

prosecute criminal trespassers through Operation 

Lone Star, told The Center Square that his office is 

helping to prosecute a volume of cases that only 

larger counties would normally handle. With only 

one secretary assisting him, his office went from 

prosecuting 10 cases a month to 500 last February. 

Those numbers have only gone up, he said.. 

Since August 2021, Kinney County officers have 

made more than 5,000 arrests on misdemeanor 

and evading on foot charges, far exceeding the 

number of arrests made in all Texas border counties. 

Smuggling arrests in fiscal 2022 in Kinney County 

totaled 3,045, according to data obtained by The 

Center Square from the District Attorney’s office. 

By comparison, they totaled 67 in fiscal 2021 and 64 

in fiscal 2020. 

All felony arrests and charges from January 2021 

to January 2023 totaled 5,524, according to the 

DA’s office. And arrests would be higher if there 

were more law enforcement officers in the field, 

Smith said. 

On Friday, Border Patrol agents encountered a 

group of single men who’d stolen an all-terrain 

vehicle, a rifle, several hundred rounds of ammunition 

and knives from a resident’s home, Smith 

said. That’s after others broke into another home. 

Thefts like this are a weekly occurrence, he said. 

“If homeowners call DPS, there’s no one to respond,” 

he told The Center Square. “If they call 

Border Patrol, there’s no one to respond. If they 

call the sheriff’s office, there are no brush teams to 

respond. We’re literally on our own. We will take 

any aid from any law enforcement agency willing 

to help us. 

“There may not be bullets and guns involved 

every day but what we’re dealing with is a war 

zone.” 

Sheriffs interested in providing aid are encouraged 

to call Coe’s office. 

When Sheriff Coe reached out to area law enforcement 

to assist his 6-man department, Galveston 

County Judge Mark Henry knew just who to 

turn too. 

Jimmy Fullen was first elected to Constable in 

2008 in and for, Galveston County Precinct 2. A 

position he still holds today. In 2021, Judge Mark 

Henry appointed Fullen to coordinate the Galveston 

County Southern Border Task Force where 

constable and sheriff deputies have been deployed 

to Kinney County, TX under Operation Lone Star 

funded by Gov. Abbott. 

Fullen has personally made dozens of deployments 

to the border where he has been on the 

front lines of trying to help keep violent criminals, 

weapons and deadly drugs coming across the border 

from flowing into our communities. 

With over 34 years of law enforcement experience, 

Jimmy has served with various county law 

enforcement agencies from Texas City PD to serving 

as Chief of Police with Galveston ISD. Fullen 

graduated from the College of the Mainland Law 

Enforcement Academy with honors and currently 

holds a Master Peace Officers License, Texas Commission 

of Law Enforcement Instructors license 

and instructor certification from the Northwest 

Traffic Institute. 

Jimmy is a 5th generation Texan and lifelong 

resident of Galveston County with three kids and 

six grandchildren. He serves on the Board of Directors 

of the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce, 

and Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation 

along with being a founding member of the Santa 

Fe and Hitchcock ISD Education Foundations. Jimmy 

is a longtime sponsor of the Galveston County 

Fair & Rodeo along with numerous charitable 

organizations including youth athletic programs in 

Galveston, Hitchcock, League City and Santa Fe. His 

is also an active member of the Knight of Columbus 

and Freemasons. 

Galveston County Constable 

Jimmy Fullen 

But Fullen may have higher as aspirations in 

Galveston county politics. Just last month, longtime 

Sheriff Henry Trochesset announced that he 

is retiring after his current term ends on January 1, 

2025. 

Rumor has it Fullen may jump in the Sheriff’s 

race and if he does, he’s considered to be the GOP 

front runner. There’s a 2024 Campaign Announcement 

schedule for Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 

the Civic Center in League City. 

There’s swirling speculation within Galveston 

County that Fullen will be announcing his candidacy 

at the event. 

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Area rancher says Enough is 

Enough,tells her side of the story. 

Have you ever imagined what 

it must have been like during the 

civil war when your property 

was over overrun by troops. Or 

be in a country that was invaded 

and suddenly you have hundreds 

of strangers trespassing on your 

land, racing towards your home. 

A rancher in Kinney County says 

this is exactly what her family 

must deal with every single day. 

Kate, not her real name, says 

everyday hundreds upon hundreds 

of migrants cross the 

border from Mexico and use her 

land as a way into the US. Border 

Patrol and other law enforcement 

agencies patrol the roads 

around her property and literally 

arrest hundreds, but it’s a mere 

fraction of the ones they don’t 

catch. 

Kate says just a week ago, 

she was awakened by someone 

trying to kick in her front door. 

Armed with a shotgun she had 

had enough. 

“I was fully prepared to shoot 

and kill whoever it was trying 

to break down my door. But we 

have a sophisticated alarm system 

with cameras everywhere 

and when I looked at the front 

door camera, a young Mexican 

man holding an infant, was 

steady kicking my door yelling 

‘ayúdame por favor, mi bebé 

ayúdame’ which means help me 

and my baby.” 

“My husband held the shotgun 

while I opened the door to see 

if they were really in trouble. 

You can never trust what you 

see and hear, because the coyotes 

will force immigrants to 

do just about anything to get 

what they want, including robbing 

and raping women who live 

on the US side of the border. But 

in this case, the man’s 9-month 

daughter wasn’t breathing. We 

took them inside, called 911 and 

started CPR on the small lifeless 

young baby. Within minutes, she 

was breathing again. She was 

obviously suffering from heat 

stroke and was dehydrated. The 

paramedics came and so did 

border patrol. They took the man 

and his daughter and off they 

went.” 

“Now you ask yourself, how 

bad can it be where you live or 

did live, to cross a river that’s 

nearly up to your neck, with a 

9-month-old child, then try and 

cross basically a desert wasteland 

of rocks, snakes, coyotes 

(the animal kind) and God knows 

what else, to start a new life. 

While we were waiting for the 

ambulance, I asked the man, why 

he would risk his young daughter’s 

life like that.” 

This is what he said: 

My wife Maria and I saved up 

as much money as we could 

and when my daughter was 2 

months old, we left El Salvador 

and headed north. We took many 

buses to get to Mexico and then 

we got a ride with a man and a 

truck who took us all the way to 

Oaxaca where my wife had family. 

But when we got there, she 

got sick with the Covid, and they 

had to put her in a hospital. She 

was very sick and could hardly 

breathe. After almost 2 months 

she died. Her dream was for my 

daughter Anna to grow up in 

America. So, I worked for a man 

who said he would pay a Coyote 

to get me across the border. We 

traveled for weeks at a time, and 

it was very difficult with my Niña, 

but it was what we had to do. 

Finally, after almost 6-months 

we reached the river at night and 

a very tall man offered to carry 

Anna on his shoulders. When we 

made it across, all the people 

with us went in all different directions 

when we heard the policia 

coming. I ended up alone and trying 

to cross some very large land 

and that’s when I saw the lights 

in the distance. I thought my Anna 

was sleeping but she was hardly 

breathing and that’s when I 

started running until I found you 

house. Mucho Gracias !!” 

“It takes a lot out of me to take 

my granddaughter to Walmart. 

How in the hell do you cross 

two countries on foot with a 

baby. I get it that things must be 

horrible in these countries that 

people with go to such extremes 

to get here. But there must be a 

better way. This isn’t the 1800’s 

when people rode horses out 

John 

west to 

“Buck” 

start a new life. In 

Smith 

the 

21st century, we can do better 

than this. Having said all that, 

Chief and despite Inspector, 

how sorry I feel for 

this man, his deceased wife and 

baby girl. I almost shot them. To 

U.S. Marshals protect myself, my Service family and (Ret.) 

my grand babies sleeping in the 

room next to us.” 

“We have an idiot for a President 

that has no idea what it’s 

like to live down here. Twenty-four 

hours a day, people travel 

across our property like it’s a 

highway. My husband wants to 

electrify the fences and stock the 

property with lions and tigers. 

But seriously, something must be 

done. We can not live like this 

forever.” ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. 


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Those that didn’t make it. 

In a border graveyard, volunteers exhume 

migrant bodies and search for their families. 

BY URIEL J. GARCÍA, 

The Texas Tribune 

EAGLE PASS — Victoria Soto 

stood at the bottom of a grave 

earlier this month and carefully 

scratched dirt from the edges of 

a body bag, then scooped it into 

a bucket held by Amelia Konda, a 

Texas State University classmate. 

Behind them, two other students 

used a dustpan to loosen the dirt 

around another body bag. 

With the sunrise painting the sky 

orange, the forensic anthropology 

students lifted three soil-covered 

body bags and carried them to a 

nearby tent. When Soto and classmate 

Stephanie Baker unzipped 

one of the body bags, the body 

was unrecognizable and produced 

a sulfur smell that they’d grown 

used to during days of exhuming 

the bodies of migrants in this border 

city. 

Soto and Baker gently examined 

the body, looking for clues to the 

man’s identity: clothing, an ID card, 

tattoos, distinctive dental work. 

After they finished, Soto, 23, 

silently addressed the anonymous 

migrant: Thank you for letting me 

handle you today and do what I 

have to do. I’m going to do everything 

I can to get you where you 

belong. 

“I think it’s important to show 

them the respect they may have 

not been shown before,” she said. 

Twenty-six migrants, including 

a baby, were buried here in August 

and September of 2022 after local 

authorities found their bodies last 

summer in the Rio Grande. They 

would have likely remained unidentified 

at the Maverick County 

Cemetery if the Texas State students, 

working with the South 

Texas Human Rights Center, hadn’t 

arrived in November to begin exhuming 

their bodies. 

According to state law, a justice 

of the peace should have ordered 

a DNA sample to be collected and 

have the information stored in a 

federal database to later locate 

the migrants’ relatives. But in August, 

with migrant deaths spiking 

along the border, the Webb County 

Medical Examiner’s Office — which 

performs autopsies for Maverick 

and 10 other nearby counties — 

asked local funeral homes to hold 

the bodies until the office had 

space for them, Medical Examiner 

Corinne Stern told CNN in an August 

interview. 

Some of the bodies the students 

exhumed during their first visit in 

November had ID cards or passports 

on them, the students said. 

One justice of peace contacted 

some of the relatives but the county 

buried the bodies because the 

funeral home had run out of space 

to hold them, said Kate Spradley, 

an anthropology professor at 

Texas State University who in 2013 

founded Operation Identification, a 

project in which her anthropology 

students and volunteers help identify 

the remains of migrants who 

died while crossing the border. 

“Why did things fall through the 

cracks?” said Eddie Canales, the 

director of the South Texas Human 

Rights Center, an advocacy group 

that helps families find the remains 

of loved ones who died crossing 

the border and has helped fund 

the exhumations in Eagle Pass. “Is 

it because they’re immigrants and 

they get unequal treatment? Or is 

it just a lack of resources?” 

The number of migrants dying at 

the U.S.-Mexico border has reached 

record highs. The U.S. Border Patrol 

reported finding 853 bodies in the 

2022 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 

Volunteers with the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center watch as a teammate removes debris 

from a body bag during the exhumation. Photo by Kaylee Greenlee Beal for The Texas Tribune. 

30, more than triple the 247 found 

in the 2020 fiscal year. Many migrants 

died from heat or lack of 

water trying to cross the Sonoran 

and Chihuahuan deserts or — like 

those buried in Maverick County — 

drowned attempting to cross the 

Rio Grande. 

At the same time, the number 

of migrant apprehensions at the 

southern border by immigration 

agents hit a record 2.4 million 

in the 2022 fiscal year, part of a 

yearslong increase in migrant 

crossings at the southern border. 

Canales and Adam Isacson, a 

regional security expert at the 

Washington Office on Latin America, 

said that deterrence policies 

such as Title 42 — an emergency 

health order invoked by the Trump 

administration in March 2020 to 

quickly expel migrants without 

allowing them to claim asylum — 

have pushed migrants to take more 

risks to enter the country, leading 

to more deaths. 

Surrendering to Border Patrol 

agents and claiming asylum is “not 

an option for them because of Title 

42,” Isacson said. “So more of them 

are probably trying to avoid detection, 

and that means going through 

some dangerous areas.” 

In Maverick County, sheriff’s deputies 

or Border Patrol agents typically 

report finding one body to five 

bodies a year. But last summer, the 

county found 30 bodies a month 

on average, Spradley said. 

“It’s a mass disaster that exceeds 

local resources,” Spradley said. 

In the past decade, the Texas 

State students and volunteers have 

received or exhumed the remains 

of more than 450 unidentified migrants, 

mostly from Brooks County. 

They take the bodies to a lab at the 

university in San Marcos, where 

they collect a DNA sample and 

store the bodies. They also search 

missing person reports and try to 

match the descriptions to clothing 

or identifying features on the 

bodies. 

If they locate a migrant’s family, 

they will also help repatriate the 

body to their home country. 

Texas counties spend thousands 

to identify migrants 

When local law enforcement or 

Border Patrol agents find the body 

of a migrant, they’ll call a local 

justice of the peace, who has the 

option of requesting an autopsy to 

determine a cause of death. 

If no one claims the body and 

it can’t be identified, state law 

requires the justice of the peace to 

order a medical examiner to collect 

a DNA sample. A local funeral 

home will hold the body until it’s 


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Those that didn’t make it. 

transferred to a medical examiner’s 

office. 

Like a majority of Texas’ 254 

counties, Maverick County doesn’t 

have a medical examiner who can 

perform autopsies, so the county 

relies on the medical examiners in 

San Antonio or Laredo. 

The Texas State students said 

two of the bodies they exhumed 

earlier this month had what appeared 

to be incisions on their 

head and chest from an autopsy, 

but it’s unclear which medical examiner 

performed the autopsies or 

whether DNA samples were taken. 

It’s also unclear whether the 

Webb County Medical Examiner’s 

Office is now accepting migrant 

bodies — the office didn’t respond 

to an email seeking comment. 

Last summer, the Bexar County 

Medical Examiner’s Office in San 

Antonio was still dealing with the 

aftermath of two separate mass 

casualty events — the May 24 murder 

of 19 students and two teachers 

at Robb Elementary School 

in Uvalde, followed by the June 

deaths of 53 migrants who suffocated 

inside an 18-wheeler used to 

smuggle them into the country. 

The process of trying to identify 

missing migrants costs thousands 

per case. From the discovery of a 

body to the burial, counties spend 

an average of $13,100 per case, according 

to a May 2020 University of 

Texas report titled “Migrant Deaths 

in South Texas.” Some border 

counties have taken shortcuts to 

reduce that cost, the report says. 

From 2009 to 2013, more than 

350 bodies were discovered in 

Brooks County, a major migrant 

transit route north of the Texas-Mexico 

border. The county, 

which has only about 7,000 residents, 

spent $628,000 processing 

the bodies, the report says. To save 

money, the county didn’t order 

autopsies, and a local cemetery 

buried them in unmarked graves 

without recording their locations, 

according to the UT report. 

“These migrants often had little 

chance of being identified and 

repatriated to their countries,” the 

report says. But in 2013, the county 

began to receive state funding to 

conduct autopsies and “now routinely 

orders autopsies and keeps 

some of the most detailed migrant 

death records in the region,” the 

report says. 

“The earth swallowed him” 

Some remains can go unidentified 

for years, leaving families 

in limbo, not knowing whether 

their loved ones are still alive. 

Some families call the South Texas 

Human Rights Center’s missing 

migrants hotline. 

Canales, the center’s director, 

said he recently got a text from a 

woman in Guanajuato, Mexico, to 

ask for help finding her father, who 

went missing in 1990 after crossing 

the border into Texas. Canales said 

he would ask Border Patrol for any 

reports and check the Texas State 

lab’s records to see if they have any 

DNA from the man. 

“I want to give her hope, but in 

reality, se lo trago la tierra (the 

earth swallowed him),” he said. 

“It’s heart-wrenching, but I haven’t 

gotten cold to it because I need to 

give the family some hope.” 

Spradley said for the past seven 

years, Operation Identification has 

received about $115,000 annually 

in grant money from the governor’s 

office to help fund the exhumation 

of bodies. But this year, the state 

ended that financial support, she 

said. 

In recent years, Gov. Greg Abbott, 

who has been critical of President 

Joe Biden’s immigration policies, 

has focused on attempting 

to deter migrants from crossing 

the border, ordering hundreds of 

National Guard soldiers and state 

troopers to border counties to 

apprehend migrants crossing the 

border. Hundreds of migrants have 

been charged with misdemeanor 

trespassing and are being held in 

prison. The state has spent more 

than $4 billion on the effort since 

Abbott launched Operation Lone 

Star in March 2021. 

Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson 

for Abbott, said in an email 

that counties that receive grants 

from Operation Lone Star can use 

that money to pay for Operation 

Identification’s help with exhuming 

and identifying bodies. 

Isabel Melhado (left) and Olivia Messenger (right) remove dirt from around the edges of a body bag containing 

the remains of an unidentified migrant. Photo by Kaylee Greenlee Beal for The Texas Tribune 

Inside the makeshift tent where 

the students examined the bodies, 

Chloe McDaneld, the laboratory 

manager at Texas State where the 

bodies will be taken for further examination, 

took photos and asked 

Konda — who was serving as the 

notetaker — to note the man’s 

short black hair and the autopsy 

incisions to the skull and chest. 

Meanwhile, Soto — wearing a 

plastic medical gown, latex gloves 

duct-taped around her wrists and 

a blue surgical mask — wiped dirt 

from the dead man’s right arm. 

“I’m looking to see if he had any 

tattoos,” Soto said. 

Baker shifted the broken skull as 

Soto wiped decomposed skin from 

the teeth to gather dental records. 

When they finished, the students 

zipped up the body bag, and Don 

White, a volunteer at the Brooks 

County Sheriff’s Office, helped 

them carry the body to a truck that 

will transport the bodies to the 

university’s lab. 

White, who has volunteered with 

the sheriff’s office for years, said 

he often goes out to the desert to 

look for migrants and also helps 

Operation Identification’s efforts. 

“This isn’t about politics; this is 

all humanity. It’s for the families,” 

he said. “So the families have their 

loved ones back so they can bury 

them in a place of their choosing. 

So they can go on Sundays and visit 

them or so they can do the Day 

of the Dead celebrations. If they 

don’t have the bodies, they can’t do 

any of that.” 

The work is also personal for 

Soto. She’s a first-generation U.S. 

citizen whose father would cross 

the desert or the river from Mexico 

into the U.S. to work as a day laborer 

and send money back home 

to his family. Eventually, he settled 

in Houston, and his wife and two 

daughters followed him. Soto, his 

third child, was born there. 

She remembers hearing stories 

of her parents’ friends who died in 

the desert as they tried to emigrate 

from Mexico. It’s a big reason 

that she decided to study forensic 

anthropology. 

“Even in death, people are marginalized,” 

she said. “It’s not easy 

work, but it’s work that needs to 

be done. I know that this easily 

could have been someone in my 

family.” 

Reprinted from The Texas Tribune. 

Trey Lopez contributed to this story. 


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Additional Reading. 

Last September, The Epoch Times 

based out of New York, published 

a special edition entitled, 

Epoch Inside: The Border Crisis 

and America’s Fate. The magazine 

dedicated an entire issue to 

the border and covered just about 

every angle to the story. It’s well 

worth the read. 

CLICK HERE TO READ IT. 


SPECIAL MEMORIAL EDITION

SPECIAL MEMORIAL EDITION 


While it’s an honor and a privilege to produce this Special Memorial Edition honoring those 

brave heroes who lost their lives in the line for duty during 2022. I hope and pray, that a time 

will come when we never have to produce another one. But as long as man has lived on this 

planet, there has always been those willing that stand up and protect their fellow human 

beings. Darius Quimby was the first known law enforcement officer killed in the Line of Duty 

in the U.S. on January 3, 1791. Since that tragic day in New York, more than 20,000 police 

officers have lost their lives nationwide. 

So why do we go to work knowing full well we may not come home at the end of our shift? Because 

deep in our hearts we know, someone must hold the line between good and evil. Someone 

must protect the innocents from those who would do them harm. Someone must stand 

watch over Gods children and protect them from the evil in this world. And God chose me as that someone. 

Please take the time to look at every single photo in this Memorial. Remember their names and pray for their families. 

For they are the true heroes of this world. 

Blessed are the Peacemakers for They Shall be Called the Children of God 

FROM OUR EDITOR, Last year, there were 229 Law Enforcement “In the Line of Duty” deaths recorded by the 

Officer Down Memorial Page. Sixty-four were lost by gunfire. Fifty-seven by auto related incidents. 

Ninety-seven were by medical incidents and the remaining eleven were lost by “other” 

causes. With all of those, 63 percent of those lost were in the course of non-Felonious incidents 

with 37 percent lost in Felonious incidents. 

Now, that’s the ‘clinical numbers. The problem I’ve always found with the ‘Clinical numbers’ is 

those numbers are real people. More specifically, real people just like me. People with Mom’s, 

Dad’s, Kids, and other relatives. People who have friends. They were City Cops. County Deputies. 

Even a Tribal Officer. These men and women all had a life. They had friends. They had planned vacations. 

Road trips. Dates. Plays. Musicals. Trips to the beach. You name it, they had it in their 

CHIEF REX EVANS 

future. Plans which were taken from them because they wore a badge. Just like the rest of us. 

While there is a great deal of tragedy to be found in the over-all story of these men and women, there is certainly an 

even more tragedy to be found in the individual’s personal story. The kinds of stories that cover things like, they were expecting 

a new-born child, or they had just brought their first home. Maybe their first, new car or truck. The heartbreaking 

stories of those that were about to be married and Wedding Day was only a week away. 

Through all the tears and heartbreak, I can personally attest to Police Week in Washington D.C., as a symbol and a semblance 

of peace. To be surrounded by fellow Officers from all over World is quite comforting. Coupled with the support of 

organizations like the Concerns of Police Survivors, there are people and resources available on hand whereby the specter 

of grief can be, if only temporarily, relieved. 

As we look forward to 2023 and another year of hopeful reductions in the numbers of Fallen Officers, we cannot stop 

looking back at those we’ve lost. For it is the life, lessons, and dedication to our Duty as Law Enforcement Officers, we are 

bound to forever. 

In closing, I would highly and with all sincerity, encourage any Law Enforcement Officer from Chief to the newest Officer, 

to attend Police Week in Washington D.C. Visit the Fallen Officers Memorial. The Police Village. Visit the ODMP Museum and 

a million other things to do. Above all, come be with your Blue Family. 

yrs. 

Prayer for Fallen Officers 

Father, to those who’ve been there, nothing compares to the heart-wrenching screams 

of “Officer down!” Except perhaps the torment of a family opening the door to see two 

fellow officers of their officer standing with grim faces and tears welling in their eyes 

as the family falls to its knees crying, “No, God, please no! 

Or maybe you hear them wailing, “Why God, how could you do this when they were only 

trying to protect our community?” And even, “Lord where were you when they were 

dying?” 

Lord, how does anyone comfort this family? Like Jeremiah, they wail, “My grief is beyond 

healing; my heart is broken” (Jeremiah 18:18 NLT). There are no human answers 

to satisfy or soothe their agonizing wounds of grief, anger, and sorrow. 

Only you can Lord. Psalm 147:3 assures us that “He heals the brokenhearted and 

binds up their wounds.” And Psalm 34:18 NLT confirms, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; 

he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” 

We beg of you to surround them with love. Bring others to their side who have experienced 

their pain and understand the deep ache in their heart and will pray with and for 

them. Keep away those who patronize and tell them everything will be all right, because 

for this family, it will never be all right again. 

Father, you know the fellow officers who mourn with the family, especially those who 

were with the fallen officer. Remove from them the repeated nightmares of asking 

themselves what they could have done differently or why wasn’t it them in the coffin. 

Lord you know, that the death of their fellow officer will always haunt them and the 

memory will never fade. Father guide them to the help they need to recover from what 

they’ve seen and don’t let it cause division among the unit or place any in danger with 

fear and hesitancy. 

Guide them in keeping their focus on work when they’re on duty and help guard their 

minds from the “what-ifs” when they try to sleep at night. Help them rest and renew 

their resolve to do their job to the best of their ability. 

Father, we know you mourn with both these families. Give them whatever they each 

need in their lives. Walk beside them Father. Draw them into your embrace and fill them 

with a peace that passes all understanding. For those who don’t know you, open their 

eyes to seek you, the only source of relief from their anguish. Let them feel your presence 

grieving with them. Your tears. Your hugs. Your love. Amen. 


OFFICER CHRISTOPHER GIBSON 

DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2022 

DETECTIVE JOSEPH ANTHONY TRIPOLI 

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2022 



DEPORTATION OFFICER WILLIAM HAYES 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

END OF WATCH 


Gone but not forgotten 

TROOPER JOHN SUMTER HORTON 

NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL 

END OF WATCH 


HONORING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS, 

TODAY AND EVERY DAY. 

To the family and friends of fallen officers, we stand beside you 

in support and prayer. You are in our hearts—and we remain 

grateful for the sacrifices your family has made. 



DEPUTY SHERIFF BRYAN VANNATTA 

CURRY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


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ENID POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


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END OF WATCH 

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OFFICER BRUCE ECKHOFF 

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 



OFFICER RICHARD TOSTENSON 

NEWNAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 

CAPTAIN REGINALD KAMAL SMITH 

WILSON POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022 



DEPUTY SHERIFF MICHAEL QUEENEY 

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022 

SERGEANT JANELL L. VISSER 

MILLER COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




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OFFICER II FERNANDO URIEL ARROYOS 

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


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OFFICER DIANE GONZALEZ 

NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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OFFICER V MARK A. LOECKEN 

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY SHERIFF BRIAN D.MOORE 

SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER BRIAN R. SHIELDS 

AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


CHIEF MICHAEL E. GERMAN 

PRAIRIE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




DEPUTY JOSEPH ROBERT TINOCO 

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


INVESTIGATOR STEVEN RAY FINLEY 

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CAPTAIN JEFFREY ALLEN PIERCE 

BERNALILLO COUNTY DETENTION 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY TERRANCE NICHOLAS BATEMAN 

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT MALEK Z. MAJZOUB 

PORTSMOUTH SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CORPORAL ERNEST M. ROBINSON 

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER MELISSA M. FRANCE 

OSWEGO COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER RAMIRO “RAY” PEREZ 

SHALLOWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT KENNETH J. THURMAN, SR. 

AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


CHIEF OF POLICE DON RIFFE 

JEFFERSON COLLEGE POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER DANIEL J. SANCHEZ 

NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER CORILLE CORTEZ JONES 

MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER TYLER LENEHAN 

ELK GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DETECTIVE JASON RIVERA 


END OF WATCH 


OFFICER JOHNNY PATTERSON 

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. POLICE 

END OF WATCH 


SPECIAL AGENT ANTHONY SALAS 

TEXAS DPS 

END OF WATCH 




LIEUTENANT KEVIN POUNDERS 

HANCEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT RAMON GUTIERREZ 

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CORPORAL CHARLES GALLOWAY 

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT. 5 

END OF WATCH 


DETECTIVE WILBERT D. MORA 

NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER CHRISTOPHER WAYNE BERRY 

VIDOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER TRAVIS HURLEY 

LONDON POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY JOHN L. GRAMPOVNIK 

ALLAMAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


MASTER TROOPER VINCE ARNOLD MULLINS 

TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL 

END OF WATCH 




DEPUTY NOAH RAINEY 

CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER DONALD SAHOTA 

VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY LORIN MARIE READMOND 

LOVING COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


MASTER PATROLMAN WILLIAM D. KELLEY 

MCALESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT WILLIAM SHIBLEY 

SEBASTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER CHRIS BARDWELL 

CROSS ROADS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022 

SERGEANT BURKE N. HANNIBAL 

GONZALES COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY LAQUINTIN J. WILSON 

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER JOHN PAINTER 

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY STEVE BOBBITT 

DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 

SERGEANT ARTHUR DURON 

FOWLER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022 

OFFICER III HELEN MAE SMITH 

NORTH CAROLINA DPS 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT CHRIS JENKINS 

LOUDON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CHIEF RICHARD LESLIE STEPHENS 

UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 

CAPTAIN COLLIN BIRNIE 

FLINT POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT ROBERT M. MILLER 

CLIFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022 



POLICE LEONARD SWANSON 


END OF WATCH 


AGENT JOHN DALE STAYROOK 

MEDINA COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE 

END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022 

DEPUTY MARSHAL JOSE ELIZONDO GOMEZ 

UNITED STATES MARSHALS 

END OF WATCH 


CORRECTIONS OFFICER DARRELL AVERY 

TEXAS DEPT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER BRAXTON HOFMAN 

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 

OFFICER JOHN “BARRY” BROADAWAY 


END OF WATCH 


OFFICER JOHN MESTAS 

DOUBLE OAK POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


CORPORAL SHELI GODBOLD 

PANTEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




CORPORAL MICHAEL R. SPRINGER 

ARKANSAS STATE POLICE 

END OF WATCH 


CORPORAL JAMES MCWHORTER 

FLORIDA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY AUBREY PHILLIPS 

ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER V KAY W. ZEGER, JR. 


END OF WATCH 




OFFICER LONNIE SNEED 

DOUBLE OAK POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


SHERIFF ROBERT P. CRAFT 

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CORPORAL KEITH MORGAN 

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CAPTAIN FRANK KEITH REZAC, JR. 

CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




DEPUTY JARETT OROSZI 

WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER NICHOLAS VELLA 

HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY BRIDGETTE LACHELLE HUNTER 

SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


LIEUTENANT JASON T. DUMLAO 

UNITED STATES DEPT. OF DEFENSE 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT MATTHEW HORTON 

OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT JOHN JOSEPH DONOHUE 

FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY CONSTABLE NEIL ADAMS 

SAN JACINTO COUNTY CONSTABLE 

END OF WATCH 


LIEUTENANT STEVE TAYLOR 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER JORGE DAVID ALVARADO, JR. 

SALINAS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DETECTIVE MICHAEL W. GODWIN 

NEW HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER DAVID GLEN EVANS 

SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT JOSHUA CAUDELL 

ARKANSAS DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS 

END OF WATCH 




LIEUTENANT SCOTT BRANDON OWENS 

UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 

DEPUTY KENNY OLANDER 

FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 

OFFICER V JOSE RUIZ 


END OF WATCH 


SENIOR OFFICER ROBERT ERIC DURAN 

SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




TROOPER TAMAR ANOUSH BUCCI 

MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE, 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 20222 

OFFICER V LONNIE D. JOHNSON, JR. 


END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 

OFFICER DAVID A. MATHURA 


END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 

CORPORAL BENJAMIN LEE COOPER 

JOPLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER JAKE ALEXANDER REED 

JOPLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER CALEB D. OGILVIE 

COVINGTON DIVISION OF POLICE 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 

OFFICER FREDDIE WILSON 

DETROIT SCHOOLS DISTRICT POLICE 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY DOMINIQUE CALATA 

PIERCE COUNTY SHERIF 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER LANE ANTHONY BURNS 

BONNE TERRE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


TROOPER MARTIN FRANCIS MACK, III 

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT BARBARA MAJORS FENLEY 

EASTLAND COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


TROOPER BRANDEN TYLER SISCA 

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER DAN ROCHA 

EVERETT POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022 

DEPUTY DOUGLAS WARREN SANFORD 

HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER II JEFFREY HERNDON CARSON 

FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 

INVESTIGATOR DONALD RICHARD CROOMS 

HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER DOMINIC M. FRANCIS 

BLUFFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ 

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


LIEUTENANT WILLIAM DAVID LEBO 

LEBANON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


OFFICER TREY MARSHALL SUTTON 

HENRICO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER JARETT OROSZI VAUGHN 

CEDAR WASHOE BLUFF COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 

END OF OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY APRIL 1, 2022 17, 2022 

OFFICER BRIAN NICHOLAS LEE SEMBER VELLA 

HUNTINGTON OTTAWA POLICE BEACH DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY APRIL 3, 2022 19, 2022 

DEPUTY DEPUTY BRIDGETTE JENNIFER LACHELLE LAUREN CHAVIS HUNTER 

HARRIS SHELBY COUNTY COUNTY CONSTABLE SHERIFFPCT 7 


THURSDAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY APRIL 2, 17, 2022 2022 

OFFICER LIEUTENANT DARRYL JASON WAYNE T. DUMLAO FORTNER 

UNITED VESTAVIA STATES HILLS POLICE DEPT. OF DEPARTMENT DEFENSE 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY APRIL 21, 6, 2022 



DEPUTY JAMES “JERRY” CRITCHELOW 

OHIO COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 

CORPORAL DAVID P. JONES 

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022 

OFFICER ROY ANDREW BARR 

CAYCE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022 

DEPUTY NICHOLAS D. WEIST 

KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 



SERGEANT DEPUTY NICHOLAS JARETT OROSZI W. TULLIER 

EAST WASHOE BATON ROUGE COUNTY PARISH SHERIFF SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 5, 2022 17, 2022 

DEPUTY OFFICER ROBERT NICHOLAS ADAM VELLA HOWARD 

HUNTINGTON HARRIS COUNTY BEACH POLICE SHERIFF DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 11, 19, 2022 2022 

DEPUTY BRIDGETTE WALTER DONALD LACHELLE JENKINS, HUNTER JR. 

ROCKDALE SHELBY COUNTY COUNTY SHERIFF SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 11, 17, 2022 2022 

AGENT LIEUTENANT DANIEL HUMBERTO JASON T. DUMLAO SALAZAR 

UNITED UNITED STATES STATES DEPT. BORDER OF DEFENSE PATROL 


MONDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 13, 2022 21, 2022 



CHIEF DEPUTY JARETT JODY WAYNE OROSZICASH 

CALLOWAY WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, MONDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 16, 2022 17, 2022 

OFFICER YIU NICHOLAS TAK “LOUIS” VELLA TAO 

FEDERAL HUNTINGTON BUREAU BEACH OF POLICE INVESTIGATION DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 17, 19, 2022 2022 

DEPUTY OFFICER BRIDGETTE STEPHEN CHARLES LACHELLE PLUM, HUNTER JR. 

WARRINGTON SHELBY COUNTY TOWNSHIP SHERIFF POLICE 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, MONDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 16, 2022 17, 2022 

LIEUTENANT OFFICER DANIEL JASON SINCAVAGE T. DUMLAO 

UNITED NEW JERSEY STATES DEPT. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS 

OF DEFENSE 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 19, 21, 2022 2022 



OFFICER DEPUTY IV JARETT JADE DRENNAN OROSZI 

TEXAS WASHOE DEPT OF COUNTY CRIMINAL SHERIFF JUSTICE 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 19, 17, 2022 2022 

FIRE MARSHAL OFFICER NICHOLAS JOHN “JACK” VELLA MCCAULEY 

HUNTINGTON NEW YORK CITY BEACH FIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 28, 19, 2022 2022 

DEPUTY OFFICER BRIDGETTE TRAINEE CODY LACHELLE ALAN OLAFSON HUNTER 

CUSTOMS SHELBY AND COUNTY BORDER SHERIFF PROTECTION 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 20, 2022 17, 2022 

OFFICER LIEUTENANT HOUSTON JASON RYAN T. DUMLAO TIPPING 

UNITED LOS ANGELES STATES POLICE DEPT. DEPARTMENT 

OF DEFENSE 


MONDAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY MAY 29, 21, 2022 2022 



OFFICER DEPUTY ADRIAN JARETT LOPEZ, OROSZI SR. 

WHITE WASHOE MOUNTAIN COUNTY APACHE SHERIFF TRIBAL POLICE 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 2, 17, 2022 2022 

OFFICER OFFICER CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS NICHOLAS VELLA FARIELLO 

TALLAHASSEE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT DEPT. 


SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 19, 8, 2022 2022 

DEPUTY DEPUTY BRIDGETTE THOMAS LACHELLE E. BAKER, HUNTER III 

NICHOLAS SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 3, 2022 17, 2022 

LIEUTENANT 

SENIOR 

JASON 

INVESTIGATOR 

T. DUMLAO 

UNITED STATES 

KYLE LEE 

DEPT. 

PATTERSON 

OF DEFENSE 

FLORIDA 

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OF WATCH 

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MONDAY, 

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FEBRUARY 

OF WATCH 

21, 2022 

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 



OFFICER DEPUTY KENNIS JARETT WINSTON OROSZI CROOM 

MERIDIAN WASHOE POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 9, 17, 2022 2022 

DEPUTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS NICHOLAS GLENN VELLA R. HILLIARD 

HUNTINGTON MILOSEVIC BEACH COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPT. 


SATURDAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 12, 19, 2022 2022 

DEPUTY DETECTIVE BRIDGETTE JUSTIN LACHELLE MICHAEL HUNTER TERRY 

LAS SHELBY VEGAS METROPOLITAN COUNTY SHERIFF POLICE 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 10, 2022 17, 2022 

LIEUTENANT JASON T. DUMLAO 

SERGEANT MICHAEL DOMINGO PAREDES 

UNITED STATES DEPT. OF DEFENSE 

EL MONTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

END OF WATCH 


TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 



OFFICER JOSEPH ANTHONY SANTANA 

EL MONTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY AUSTIN W. “MELVIN” RICHARDSON 

FREMONT COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT SEAN FREE 

HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY J’MAR COLIN ABEL 

CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022 



DEPUTY AUSTIN DEREK ALDRIDGE 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY JEFF L. HERMANSON 

SAUNDERS COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 

OFFICER JEREMIAH JAMES STORY 

PERRY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT RICHARD LOPEZ 

VAPIDITY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER JEFFREY 

MICHAEL DAVID RICHARDSON 

POTEET POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


CAPTAIN RALPH HARLOW FRASURE 

PRESTONSBURG POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY BRADLEY STEVEN 

HENRY JOHNSON 

LIBBI COUNTY SHERIFF’ 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY WILLIAM EDWARD PETRY 

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




OFFICER JACOB RUSSELL CHAFFINS 

PRESTONSBURG POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022 

OFFICER LOREN MICHAEL COURTS 

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022 

SERGEANT JOHN K. WILLIAMS 

CORALVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2022 

SUPERVISOR RONALD D. SPANGLER, JR. 

PENNSYLVANIA PAROLE BOARD 

END OF WATCH 




POLICE OFFICER BRIAN D. OLLIFF 

NATCHITOCHES POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022 

LIEUTENANT FRED DOUGLAS BEERS, III 

BERNALILLO COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


UNDERSHERIFF 

LAWRENCE GEORGE KOREN 


END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY MICHAEL ADAM LEVISON 


END OF WATCH 




OFFICER VINCENT ANTHONY PARKS 

JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER 

JAMES NELSON 

EDMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 

OFFICER DANIEL FRANCISCO VASQUEZ 

NORTH KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPT. 

END OF WATCH 

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 

OFFICER ANTHONY 

PATRICK MAZURKIEWICZ 

ROCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 



DEPUTY MATTHEW EUGENE YATES 

CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


MOUNTED DEPUTY NICHOLE SHUFF 

CLARE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT JÈAN-HAROLD 

LOUIS ASTREE 

FAIRBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022 

DEPUTY LORENZO BUSTOS 

SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




DEPUTY II JAMIE LYNN REYNOLDS 

SPALDING COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY DALLAS RYAN EDEBURN 

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 

OFFICER NOAH JACOB SHAHNAVAZ 

ELWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT MATTHEW RYAN FISHMAN 

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 



OFFICER MAURICA MANYAN 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 

PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFICE 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 

DEPUTY ANDREW PEERY 

EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022 

CONSERVATION OFFICER 

LAWRENCE E. CABANA 

NEW YORK CONSERVATION POLICE 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 

CORPORAL CHAD M. BEATTIE 

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022 



DEPUTY SHERIFF NED P. BYRD 

WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


CAPTAIN WILLIAM RILEY HARGRAVES 

OSAGE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 

OFFICER CESAR “ECHY” ECHAVERRY 

MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 

SPECIAL AGENT JOSE ANTONIO PEREZ 

FLORIDA DEPT. OF 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

END OF WATCH 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 



OFFICER IVAN MAURICIO LOPEZ 

MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPT 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT HAROLD LEE RUSSELL, II 

TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL 

END OF WATCH 


SERGEANT ROBERT BLAINE SWARTZ 

OKLAHOMA COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 


DETECTIVE MATTHEW WALKER BLANSETT 

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 




DEPUTY 

CONSTABLE 

JARETT 

DEBORAH 

OROSZI 

WASHOE 

MARTINEZ-GARIBAY 

COUNTY SHERIFF 

PIMA 

END 

COUNTY 

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CONSTABLE 

THURSDAY, 

END 


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17, 2022 


DEPUTY JONATHAN 

RANDALL KOLESKITEN 

COBB COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 

OFFICER DEPUTY BRIDGETTE III KAITLYN LACHELLE BREANNE HUNTER RITNOUR 

TEXAS SHELBY DEPT COUNTY OF CRIMINAL SHERIFF JUSTICE 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 17, 3, 2022 

TROOPER CADET 

PATRICK DONELLE DUPREE 

GEORGIA STATE PATROL 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 



OFFICER DEPUTY DILLON JARETT MICHEAL OROSZI VAKOFF 

ARVADA WASHOE POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF 

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OFFICER LLOYD “MIKE” TODD 

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

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NEW YORK SHELBY CITY COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

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OFFICER SEARA BURTON 

RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY DEPUTY MICHAEL JARETT HARTWICK OROSZI 

PINELLAS WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 17, 22, 2022 2022 

MASTER POLICE OFFICER 

TYRELL OWENS-RILEY 

COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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DEPUTY OFFICER BRIDGETTE ANTHONY LACHELLE MARTIN HUNTER 

AUSTIN SHELBY POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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CORPORAL GREGORY 

THOMAS HORNE, SR. 

EDGECOMBE COUNTY SHERIFF 

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SERGEANT DEPUTY JARETT MEAGAN OROSZI BURKE 

OKLAHOMA WASHOE COUNTY CITY POLICE SHERIFF DEPT 

END OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY BLANE LANE 

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY 

MAJOR 

BRIDGETTE 

TERRY 

LACHELLE 

RANDALL 

HUNTER 

SHELBY 

“TURTLE” 

COUNTY 

ARNOLD 

SHERIFF 

COOK 

END 

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SHERIFF 

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END 


OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY SIDNEE CARTER 

SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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INVESTIGATOR 

DEPUTY JARETT 

MYIESHA 

OROSZI 

WASHOE 

BREANNA 

COUNTY 

STEWART 

SHERIFF 

GREENVILLE 

END 

POLICE 

OF WATCH 

DEPARTMENTT 

THURSDAY, 

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 

SERGEANT ALEX HAMZY 

BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 

DEPUTY LIEUTENANT BRIDGETTE DUSTIN LACHELLE DEMONTE HUNTER 

BRISTOL SHELBY POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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OFFICER TRUONG THAI 

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE 

END OF WATCH 

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OFFICER DEPUTY STEVEN JARETT R. OROSZI NOTHEM, II 

CARROLLTON WASHOE POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT 

SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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OFFICER LOGAN K. MEDLOCK 

LONDON POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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DEPUTY OFFICER BRIDGETTE JORGE LACHELLE ARIASHUNTER 


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LIEUTENANT KRISTINA ZELL 

NIAGARA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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OFFICER DEPUTY JARETT BRANDON OROSZI TSAI 

GRAND WASHOE PRAIRIE COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 

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OFFICER JORDAN JACKSON 

BELLEVUE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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DEPUTY AGENT BRIDGETTE MICHEL LACHELLE O. MACEDA HUNTER 


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DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR 

CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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DETECTIVE 

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SERGEANT 

OROSZI 

WASHOE 

FRANK 

COUNTY 

GUALDINO 

SHERIFF 

YONKERS 

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OF WATCH 

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THURSDAY, 

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OF WATCH 

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022 

BORDER PATROL AGENT 

RAUL HUMBERTO GONZALEZ, JR. 


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DEPUTY DEPUTY BRIDGETTE JOSÉ ANGEL LACHELLE DELEON HUNTER 

WARREN SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY BRAD MILLER 

MAURY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 



DEPUTY 

OFFICER 

JARETT 

CURTIS 

OROSZI 

WASHOE 

MATTHEW 

COUNTY 

WORLAND 

SHERIFF 

ALASKA 

END 

STATE 

OF WATCH 

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THURSDAY, 

END 


OF WATCH 

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 

OFFICER BRANDEN PAUL ESTORFFE 

BAY ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 


DEPUTY 

SENIOR 

BRIDGETTE 

CORRECTIONS 

LACHELLE 

OFFICER 

HUNTER 

SHELBY 

SCOTT 

COUNTY 

OZBURN 

SHERIFF 

RINER 

GWINNETT 

END OF WATCH 

COUNTY 

THURSDAY, 

END 


OF WATCH 

17, 2022 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 

SERGEANT STEVEN ROBIN 

BAY ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 




SERGEANT DEPUTY JARETT DONALD OROSZI SCOBY 

STUTTGART WASHOE POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT 

SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 17, 15, 2022 

DEPUTY OSCAR YOVANI 

BOLANOS-ANAVISCA, JR. 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY DEPUTY BRIDGETTE DANIEL LACHELLE J. KINHUNTER 

WYANDOT SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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CHIEF OF POLICE JOE CAREY 

BRODNAX POLICE DEPARTMENT 

END OF WATCH 

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DETECTIVE DEPUTY PAUL JARETT DANIEL OROSZI NEWELL 

WASHOE BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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CORPORAL RAY CHARLES HAMILTON 

OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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DEPUTY DEPUTY BRIDGETTE COREY LACHELLE D. MCELROY HUNTER 

SHELBY GARRETT COUNTY SHERIFF 

END OF WATCH 

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF 

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HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES 

CHIEF OF POLICE JUSTIN MCINTIRE 

DEPUTY SHERIFF DARNELL CALHOUN 

BRACKENRIDGE BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT,PA. 

END OF WATCH MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2023 

AGE: 46 TOUR: 4 YEARS BADGE: 1501 

Chief of Police Justin McIntire was shot and killed near the intersection of Brackenridge Avenue and Morgan 

Street during a foot pursuit of a wanted subject. The man was wanted for a probation violation involving weapons 

and had fled from the Pennsylvania State Police during a traffic stop the previous night. He then fled on 

foot from Harrison Township the following morning during a traffic stop. At about 2:00 pm he was located near 

the border of Brackenridge Borough and Tarentum Borough and led officers on a foot pursuit for over two 

hours. He opened fire on officers in the 900 block of Brackenridge Avenue and again in the 800 block of 3rd 

Avenue in which Chief McIntire was killed and a Tarentum Borough officer was wounded. Chief McIntire had 

been sworn in as police chief of the Brackenridge Borough Police Department exactly four years earlier. 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT,CA. 

END OF WATCH FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 

AGE: 30 TOUR: 3 YEARS BADGE: 6097 

Deputy Sheriff Darnell Calhoun was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call in the 18500 

block of Hilldale Lane in Lake Elsinore. A call-taker heard the sounds of a struggle after an occupant of the home 

had called to report a child custody issue at the residence. Deputy Calhoun was the first deputy to arrive on the 

scene and was shot. Deputy Calhoun’s backup arrived and discovered him wounded in the street. The second 

deputy became engaged in a shootout with the subject and wounded the man. Deputy Calhoun was transported to 

Valley Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds. 

Deputy Calhoun had served with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 11 months and had previously 

served with the San Diego Police Department for two years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two sons. 

72 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE The MAGAZINE BLUES 73

HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES 

OFFICER CARL DOUGLAS KIMBALL 

SUPERVISORY OFFICER JACQUELINE MONTANARO 

ST. FRANCISVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, LA. 

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 

AGE: 72 TOUR: 30 YEARS BADGE: SF10 

Police Officer Carl Kimball died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to 

the West Feliciana Parish Hospital at 5266 Commerce Street in Saint Francisville. 

Officer Kimball had served with the St. Francisville Police Department for ten years and retired from the Louisiana 

Department of Corrections. He is survived by three sisters, someone who was like a son to him, his 

grandson, and his goddaughter. 

U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION 

END OF WATCH SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023 

AGE: 40 TOUR: 16 YEARS BADGE: N/A 

Supervisory Officer Jackie Montanaro died from injuries she sustained while trying to rescue her daughter from a fire 

in Hazlet, New Jersey. When a fire broke out around midnight, Officer Montanaro evacuated from her burning home with 

her husband and eight-year-old daughter. She re-entered the home in an attempt to rescue their six-year-old daughter 

who was still inside. Officer Montanaro was found unconscious, trapped inside with trauma to her arms and hands. She 

was transported to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries at 1:40 am. Her six-yearold 

daughter did not survive the fire. 

Officer Montanaro had served with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection 

- Office of Field Operations for 16 years and was assigned to the Newark Liberty International Airport. She is 

survived by her husband, daughter, parents, grandmother, sister, and two brothers. 

74 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE The MAGAZINE BLUES 75

Lesson #1: Don’t F..K 

with an altar in NOLOA 

By H.L. WHITE 

Not all war stories have to be 

about what happens at work. 

Sometimes the best stories are 

about what happens after 

work or say when you’re in 

New Orleans for a police 

conference and you bring 

your sister and her boyfriend 

along. 

Now granted they are 

both cops, so it wasn’t like 

a family vacation, but nevertheless, 

having your sister 

in New Orleans is never 

a good thing. Let’s just say 

trouble always seems to 

find her one way or another. 

This time I told her 

boyfriend, she’s your responsibility, 

so keep an eye 

on her. Since they had only 

been dating a few months, 

he had no idea what I was 

talking about. He’ll find it 

out soon enough. 

Anyone who has ever 

attended a police conference of 

any kind, knows you spend most 

the day in training sessions and 

or walking the trade floor, and 

then at night you party. Being in 

NOLA, well where else would 

you go – BOURBON STREET of 

course. 

Seeing it was our first night in 

town and it was a Sunday, we 

had dinner at Antones, which by 

the way is a must if you go to 

NOLA, and then we strolled 

down to Bourbon Street 

taking in the sights. In the 

600 block is shop most 

everyone is familiar with, 

Marie Laveau’s House of 

Voodoo. If you’ve been to 

NOLA, you’ve been there. 

Everyone except my 

sister that is. My soon to 

be brother-in-law was 

the Lieutenant over vice at 

the time and he was fascinated 

by all the voodoo 

dolls and witchcraft books. 

So, while we’re perusing 

thru all the books, I turn 

around and cannot believe 

what I’m seeing. My stupid 

sister is picking up items 

placed on Marie Laveau’s 

alter. If you’ve been there, 

you know what I’m talking 

about. If not, I’ve added a picture. 

There’s a sign that clearly says, 

DO NOT TOUCH THE ALTER OF 

MARIE LAVEAU. So, what does 

my dumb ass sister do – she’s 

picking up all the stuff that 

was placed there by God knows 

who…or what. 

As I’m about to say “don’t fuck 

with that” a huge bolt of lightning 

followed by clap of thunder 

rocked the building. Followed 

by a downpour the likes of NOLA 

hadn’t seen in years. 

I walk up behind my sister and 

whisper in her ear, “Sharon what 

the fuck are you doing? Can you 

not read the sign. It says don’t 

mess with the alter and you’re 

picking the shit up. What the 

fuck is wrong with you.” 

And she says very loudly, why 

the fuck are you whispering, and 

no one believes this stupid voodoo 

shit. Loud enough that the 

very, very old witch looking lady 

behind the counter gave us the 

evil eye. And a very, very, very 

old evil looking man appeared 

from behind the beaded covered 

backroom and said something in 

a language I sure as hell didn’t 

understand but knew what he 

meant. Don’t fuck with that. 

At that point I knew it was time 

to leave. So, my sister walks out 

the door first and as soon as she 

hits the sidewalk, a cab comes 

by and splashes her with a ton 

of gutter water. Gross. Bourbon 

Street gutter water. Marie 

Laveau’s first strike. 

The next morning, I see the 

two of them come slithering in 

the trade show and I’m like what 

the hell is wrong with you too. 

Larry says, “your sister was up 

all night throwing up the raw 

oysters she ate at the Casino 

yesterday.” Who the fuck orders 

raw oysters at a Casino in NOLA? 

Marie Laveau’s second strike. 

So, they head off to the first 

session of the day and I start 

walking the exhibits. Along about 

10:30am, I see my sister come 

strolling thru the door. “What’s 

the deal, you can’t sit through an 

entire session of training? 

“Well, if you must know, I have 

the runs and when I tried to go 

back to the training, the door 

was locked, and I couldn’t get 



ack in.” 

So. You have the shits and 

you’re locked out. That’s Marie 

Laveau’s third strike. 

“What are you talking about? 

Who’s Marie?” 

OMG she is so clueless. Marie 

Laveau is the voodoo witch you 

pissed off by fucking with her 

alter and now she’s put a spell 

on you. 

“I don’t believe that BS. You’re 

crazy” 

We’ll see. 

Over the next two days, she 

was locked out of their hotel 

room three times, a waiter at 

dinner spilled an entire tray of 

gumbo on her, she lost $500 

at the craps table, won $200 

at the slots and then lost the 

cash somehow, hurt her ankle 

walking down a flight of stairs, 

put a dent in the fender of the 

rental car trying to back down 

a one-way street, and then got 

lost trying to find her way back 

to the hotel. Oh and she nearly 

chocked to death eating donuts 

at Café Du Monde. 

On our last night there, Larry 

says “OK fuck this, you are going 

back to Marie Laveau’s, and you 

are going in the back room with 

that witch and beg her, or him, 

for forgiveness. No fucking way 

I’m getting on an airplane with 

you. We’ll crash for sure. 

So, he drags her back to 

Laveau’s, paid $50 for a private 

session behind the beads, and 

made her say she was sorry and 

ask for mercy. Now I wasn’t in 

that little dark room, but according 

to Larry it was fucking 

scary. But she pleaded for mercy 

and the witch blew some evil 

smelling powder in her face and 

said, “NOW GO and NEVER COME 

BACK!” 

She left and to the best of my 

knowledge she’s never been 

back to Marie Laveau’s. Hell, I 

don’t think she ever went back 

to NOLA. I guess it worked, cause 

the plane didn’t crash on the trip 

back to Austin. 

Lesson here is: DON’T FUCK 

WITH THE ALTER AT MARIE 

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WORDS BY BOB WILSON 

A Day in the Life of a 

Border Patrol Agent 

Sweat’s dripping down my 

face, my uniform’s heavy with 

perspiration as I kneel under a 

mesquite tree on a humid South 

Texas afternoon. The brush is 

heavy and each bush, whether 

the dominant mesquite trees or 

the smaller huajillo bushes and 

catclaws, is armed with thorns 

making traversing off the trail in 

the dark a very dangerous game. 

The sun is setting and, although 

it’s getting dark, no cool breeze 

relieves the heavy air. Giant 

thunder heads stretch high into 

the horizon, angry clouds of an 

ominous nature predicted heavy 

rains and more. They are nurtured 

by the heavy humidity but 

will eventually bring relief in the 

form of torrential downpours. 

I’m kneeling near a path beaten 

into the earth by thousands of 

people, most coming to better 

their lives, but a few come with 

other intentions. A sensor a mile 

or so up the trail was triggered 

indicating several people coming 

my way, unless it turns out to be 

a herd of cows. 

My backup’s a half hour away. 

By the time he gets here I will either 

have the aliens in custody or 

have informed him why not. 

As the shadows lengthen, I 

hear movement, a kicking of 

rocks way up the trail causing 

my heart to pick up its pace. Is 

this them or just an armadillo 

making his noisy way through 

the brush. I picture them coming 

down the trail, single file as 

always, surprisingly quiet. How 

many are coming towards me? 

Will they just be walkers or will 

they have large bags of marijuana 

on their backs. 

As a Border Patrol Agent, I 

know not to be complacent. I 

won’t know if I’ll I need my gun 

until they’re here. Will they be 

my quarry after the initial surprise, 

be completely cooperative, 

or joking about the fact that 

tomorrow is another day and another 

opportunity to get past the 

Border Patrol’s thin, green line? 

Most are like this, easy going, accepting 

their fate as just a minor 

setback on a long journey but a 

few are different and much more 

dangerous. 

Yet I’ve known several of the 

agents that have died since my 

career started. I remember Jeff 

Barr, who worked the Eagle Pass 

Station only an hour away from 

my own. He was a family man 

with young children who loved 

the job. He answered a sensor, 

much like I’m doing tonight, only 

to encounter four drug mules. 

Fleeing to get away, one turns 

just before the river and shoots, 

the bullet hitting Jeff in the 

shoulder except it ricocheted 

downward nicking an artery near 

his heart. He fired back, wounding 

the assailant but then died in 

the hands of his partners. 

At my feet I see movement, 

a large tarantula is moving to 

higher ground in anticipation of 

the coming rains. His movement 

attracts my eyes, and I can’t look 

away as his path will come only 

a few inches away from me. He 

walks like he’s arthritic, his joints 

are stiff. He senses me, stopping 

and raises the rear of his heavily 

haired torso with two spine-like 

appendages. He’s close enough 

for me to clearly see the tan and 

black hair giving him a truly 

beautiful color while at the same 

time his appearance is frightening. 

He is trying to determine 

if I’m prey or an enemy and has 

stopped only a few inches from 

my knee. I’m ready to get up, to 

jump but I have to remain still. 

Finally, he walks robotically by 

me, and disappears behind a 

bush. 

I want to move to another 

location as the idea of the spider 

climbing up my pant leg 

causes a chill to go down my 

spine. He’s not poisonous but his 

bite must hurt. But I can’t move. 

They should be here in just a 

couple of minutes. 

I can’t hear movement anymore, 

but they’ll come this way. 

They always do. I have to be 

patient. 

Straining my eyes to penetrate 

the enveloping darkness, to see 

the ghostly shadows of people 

walking, is futile yet they will 

suddenly appear. My mouth is 

slightly open, and I listen intently. 

I hear more movement but it’s 

coming from an animal in the 

brush behind me-at least I hope 

it’s an animal. 

I remember my firearms instructor 

at the academy, Paul 

Conover, telling of his shooting, 

of coming around a corner and 

seeing a man sitting in a lawn 

chair with a .30 caliber rifle, just 

waiting for Conover to come out 

into the open. He recalls he saw 

the flame shoot from the rifle 

and knew he’d been hit as the 

numbing of the bullet knocks 

him to the ground. He returns 

fire and lives but only after taking 

more rounds into his body. Then, 

the real story of his survival ensues. 

It’s a story that still sends 

chills down my spine as I think 

of it 

The cool, hard plastic grips 

of my pistol fill my hand, resting 

at my side. I doubt I’ll need 

it but I’m not so complacent to 

not prepare. Sometimes I pull 

my gun and sometimes I just 

have my hand on it. All left to 

the discretion of the officer. The 

U.S. Border Patrol’s policy never 

requires an agent to report 

drawing his weapon; a rarity in 

law enforcement. 


Still no sounds. They should 

be here by now. I wonder if 

they’ve stopped. I wonder if 

these will be anomalies and 

take a less-traveled fork. Or 

was this triggered by animals; 

maybe a small herd of deer or 

cows or even goats following 

the well-beaten path. How long 

should I wait? How long should 

I give them before I walk up the 

trail? 

Time passes, and I don’t move. 

The darkness is thickening, requiring 

my eyes to strain even 

more. Finally, I see movement 

coming down the trail. In the 

dark I strain to see a gun or a 

hand with a machete. I watch 

the way they walk single file, 

becoming larger and larger as 

their surprising speed eats up the 

distance more quickly than one 

would think. 

Three men. I hear the soft 

singing of a Spanish song coming 

from the group. Common. 

My heart slows a bit as I hope 

these are just regular migrants 

passing through the brush country 

of South Texas hoping to get 

to a better life. Finally, they’re 

close and I can see from their 

faces that they are just peasants 

coming to better their lives. I 

can’t articulate why I know but I 

do. Because of the hundreds of 

people, I’ve arrested each year, 

I can tell. Yet, I look closely at 

their hands but can’t see anything. 

No rifles but maybe a 

knife which can be just as deadly. 

“Buenos tardes, muchachos!” I 

say with my most forceful voice. 

I stand up and greet them when 

they are only a few feet away 

trying to sound calm as if we 

had arranged this meeting. I’m 

watching to see how they react. 

Will one or two bolt and run? 

Have I misjudged them, and will 

they fight me? Do they have a 

hidden weapon I can’t see? All 

of these thoughts have crossed 

my mind so many times they’re 

now natural. 

Of course they’re startled by 

my greeting, stiffening as their 

minds try to comprehend what 

has just happened. After only a 

few seconds a smile crosses the 

front man’s face. “Buenos tardes, 

jefe,” He returns my greeting and 

adds that their luck isn’t good. 

I say in Spanish “Well, tomorrow 

is another day,” which 

brings a smile across all of their 

faces as they know that this is 

just a monopoly game, and they 

are being sent back to GO to 

restart their journey. 

Each of them is well over thirty 

years old. They are dressed 

poorly, dirt and sweat soaked 

through their clothing. Two are 

wearing baseball caps and one 

has a small sombrero. Looking 

down at their feet, they are truly 

poor as their footwear, which 

is probably the most important 

item for the trip, consists of huaraches 

made of tire rubber. One 

has a filthy pair of once-white 

tennis shoes on. Their faces 

are tired and, although they are 

still young, the difficulty of life 

is easily readable on the many 

creases that crisscross their faces. 

I am confident they are not 

a threat but yet I keep my guard 

up. I don’t want to be a victim. 

I hold no contempt for them. 

They’re doing what any of us 

would do in their situation. 

They’re risking their lives, walking 

dozens of miles through 

inhospitable country, to earn 

enough money to send home to 

their families. 

These three, like hundreds 

of others that I’ve apprehended 

in the same area, hold no real 

grievances against me. They 

know I have a job to do. They 

know it’s a game. There are two 

classes of immigrants I’ve encountered 

over the years: men 

and women like these who are 

respectful towards me, who 

walk to better their lives hoping 

for a chance to earn enough 

money to send home, and those 

who are younger, often referred 

to as ‘broncos’ as they are different 

without the respect these 

men have, sometimes Americanized 

which makes them a much 

more dangerous quarry. 

always there to serve. always there to honor. 

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A BADGE OF HONOR 

healing our heroes 

IT’S JUST A JOB! 

Have you ever found yourself 

saying, “Police Work, it’s JUST A 

JOB.” It pays the bills. I’m doing 

this until something better 

comes along! Well, if so, quit 

today. Yes, I said Quit Today! 

Police work is far from being 

Just a job. Police work is a calling. 

A career and a dedication to 

service which will have shortand 

long-term impacts on you 

and your family. A job that’s not 

made for everyone. 

Putting on a uniform and protecting 

the public, is one of the 

hardest jobs in our nation. If you 

have a mindset that It’s just a 

Job, you’re on the road to disaster. 

There’s trade and construction 

jobs, office, retail, hospitality, 

sales and transportation, that are 

always hiring. These are just a 

few options of “Just Jobs.” 

Police work, either alone, 

with a partner or in a team, will 

impact your life, their lives, and 

the lives of strangers all in an 

instant. Choices you make are 

sometimes made in a split second. 

Every day you perform your 

job, someone’s life hangs in the 

balance. Doesn’t matter the size, 

population or crime statistics 

where you work. Somewhere, 

someone is going to call upon 

you for help. 

Let’s break down some aspects 

of the JOB as a Law Enforcement 

Officer and take a deep dive into 

the things that might impact you 

and your family. 

First, let’s begin with the shift 

work or rotating tours. Our 

bodies need adequate rest to 

function properly. When rest or 

sleep patterns are interrupted, 

it knocks our entire system out 

of order. It has been medically 

proven that shift work can lead 

to health issues such as cardiovascular 

disease, diabetes, 

obesity, and stomach ulcers. 

These, along with a multitude of 

other health issues, usually come 

later in life but are a direct result 

of the work you performed as a 

cop. Sounds enticing, doesn’t it? 

Let’s continue. 

Rotating shifts and long hours 

also cause collateral damage to 

relationships with spouses, children, 

friends, and family. Working 

holidays, weekends, missing 

birthdays, school functions and 

other family events take a toll on 

the ones we love most and who 

don’t wear the badge. 

Your protective gear can weigh 

over 30lbs, causing back and 

knee problems. After a 20-year 

career, your retirement insurance 

may or may not cover chiropractic 

expense or possible knee 

replacements. 

The media, Oh my god the media. 

That’s an article within itself. 

Mental Stress comes in so 

many different forms. Affecting 

each of us differently. The things 

we see, hear, smell and taste remain 

with us for the rest of our 

yrs. 

SAMANTHA HORWITZ & 

JOHN SALERNO 

lives. Every encounter you face 

changes the path or trajectory 

of your life. It changes the way 

we view and react to things. Our 

mind stays in a hyper vigilant 

state when many of these senses 

are recalled. We can become 

cynical, angry, depressed, lonely, 

violent, and secluded. We become 

a very different person 

from the one that graduated the 

academy. But it’s just a Job. 

The Divorce rate is 50% above 

the national average and much 

of the damage caused by what 

we call just “The Job.” 

The average pay scale runs 

between $55,000 to $90,000 

depending on location and rank. 

Is the pay worth the risk? What 

is your life worth? What is your 

family’s life worth? Add them 

together and I am sure it’s 1000X 

higher, if you could even put a 

price on it. 

Let’s talk Benefits. They differ 

from state to state, but still 

mostly suck. High co-pays and 

deductibles. When you retire, 

they are even worse if you receive 

them at all. 

Politics and Policy. There are 

people who are sitting at a desk 

or in another state, telling you 

how to do your job? Making up 

rules that benefit the criminals 

and end up putting you in the 

defendant’s seat. 

Death. Well, we are all going 

to die no matter what job we 

work at, but we hope it to be 

much later in life surrounded by 

our loved ones where we can 

say our final good-byes. Not in a 

dark ally at the hands of a harden 

criminal. 

In the last 5 years, there have 

been over 1000 reported suicides 

nationwide from current or former 

officers. This doesn’t include 

those who were re-classified as 

accidental overdoses or single 

traffic accidents, nor does it 

keep accurate counts on retired 

officers. But they care about you. 

You can see that in the money 

they allocate for the smoke 

and mirror programs they offer. 

That’s why we must hide our 

mental trauma or seek outside 

help, to keep it from THE JOB. 

Sickness/Injury. Think about 

the environment you’ll work in 

daily. Law Enforcement is not 

regulated by OSHA, so many of 

the safety rules do not apply. 

Yes, we wear gear which kind 

of protects us from gunfire, but 

how about the other daily hazards 

we face. The car and foot 

chases through intersections and 

heavy traffic, the pursuits up exterior 

ladders over rooftops, the 

trip & fall hazards in the always 

changing terrain, encounters 

with wild and/or domestic animals, 

excessive environmental 

and chemical exposures. The list 

goes on and on. 

But we can fix all that with our 

newfound addictions which help 

cure the stress. We find it at the 

bottom of a cold beer, glass of 

wine or shot of scotch. Maybe 

a trip to the casino, scrolling 

through some porn or having an 

extra marital affair. Anything to 

get your mind off or forget about 

THE JOB. 

But there is nothing to worry 

about because it’s only just a 

JOB. 

John Salerno 

A Badge of Honor 

Retired NYPD 


DARYL LOTT 

There’s been a lot of talk lately 

about the Constitution. That’s a 

yrs. 

good thing. It is the document that 

governs us for good or for ill. Some 

say it’s a living document. I suppose 

that’s true seeing that there is 

Lose Your Way? Not Likely Anymore. 

a process we can follow to change 

When I was a lad I couldn’t ed maps from National Geographic 

like most boy scouts and other 

it in some way, but it’s not a living 

wait for the next issue of National 

document as it sits. It says what it 

Geographic to present itself in our interested persons. In a letter on 

says. If you don’t like what it says - 

mailbox thanks to my parents’ subscription. 

The first thing that I would Pacific Ocean map with possibly 

file at Nat Geo, Nimitz credits the 

change it. 

Sometimes when I research 

do was check the spine of the issue saving his aircraft and his life. The 

things, I run across sentences 

for red print. The red print indicated naval charts at the time were not as 

in reports written years or even 

that there was a map inside. Not good as National Geographic maps. 

centuries ago. Such sentences give 

just any ole map - a genuine pull That is why the marine officer was 

me pause as I consider them. All 

out map from the greatest cartographers 

in the world. 

maps. 

never without his magazine pull out 

reports have biases in them, so I try 

to account for that (knowing I have 

In our lickety split workaday The explorers and founders of our 

my own biases and filters). Since 

world, we have seen technology state and nation were by no coincidence 

surveyors and cartographers. 

governments came on the scene 

conquer mapping challenges. The 

in world history, leaders have sent 

“Global Positioning System” (GPS) They could not call on the National 

DARYL LOTT 

agents to places with instructions 

satellites that are located in orbit Geographic Society for maps as 

to report back on their findings. 

around our planet give us instantaneous 

photos and positions of The Father of Our Country spent up in 

none of that existed in those days. him to keep the Royal Navy bottled 

An early example in world history 

might be when the Israelites sent 

everything on earth. GPS and laser a great deal of his youth learning Canada while he personally 

people to the Promised Land with 

guided bombs can hit a small target 

a few meters wide from hun- 

the hazards of the Hudson - a tidal 

piloted American vessels through 

orders to report back what they 

saw. One such mission in American 

dreds of miles away. 

river. 

history occurred when President 

Sometimes lines arbitrarily drawn 

The Father of Texas was also a 

Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark out 

on a map cause deadly conflict. 

surveyor and cartographer. Stephen 

to report back on a real estate deal 

Such is the case high in the Himalayas 

on the disputed border between 

patient diplomat in all of American 

F. Austin was perhaps the most 

Jefferson completed with Napoleon. 

Pretty standard stuff. 

India and China. A CIA analyst drew 

history. He always worked within 

In Texas history there was a 

a line on a map in cartographic files 

the Mexican laws and had to survey 

report that actually revealed a lot 

in Washington. He did it for the purposes 

of showing a line for Ameronize 

it. His maps of the coastline 

Texas and map it in order to col- 

about the reportee and the subjects 

of the report. In 1827, the Mexican 

ica’s own use in navigation. Unfortunately, 

China and India saw it as 

were the basis of Texas settle- 

and the Brazos River watershed 

government sent one of its generals 

to Tejas to observe Texians and 

an official recognition of disputed 

ment. The maps served as the legal 

make a report of his observations. 

borders by the United States. Now 

basis for borders and land claims 

The government was concerned 

the armies of both countries patrol 

which were extensive at the time 

that the new immigrants weren’t 

the line with the harsh conditions 

(an original land grant was over 

assimilating. General Manuel Meir 

and movement of creeks and other 

4400 acres). He personally surveyed 

y Teran dutifully complied with his 

natural boundaries causing armed 

tens of thousands of acres along 

orders. He confirmed that the newcomers 

were not fitting in as they 

and deadly consequences for the navigation from his sea captain the Brazos. His original chains and 

young men sent high in the mountains 

to guard the frontier. 

the art of surveying and cartogra- 

San Felipe de Austin State Park just 

brother in the Caribbean. He learned compasses are on display at the 

should. The newcomers expected 

too much service from the government 

in the way of courts and jus- 

In September 1942, Admiral Nimitz phy as the byproducts of seamanship. 

He mapped, for the first time, I am thankful for modern maps. 

west of Houston. 

was touring our bases in the Pacific. 

The pilot of his B-17 lost his way areas of our country now called They are a luxurious necessity of 

tice. The newcomers thought it was 

beneath them to pay a little extra 

enroute to Guadalcanal. Thankfully, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. His which our ancestors would be astonished. 

for the alcaldes to hear a case. A little 

bribe here and there was a good 

Nimitz’ marine officer aide collect- 

charts of the Hudson River allowed 

thing. All of that was spot on in the 


daryl’s deliberations

NOT SO BRIGHT AWARD 

lig ht bul b award 

The Thin Blue Line 

This is the hill to die on! 

by Travis Yates 

Law enforcement has suffered 

another case of a police chief 

forsaking officers, giving in to 

public opinion (aka “outrage”), 

and failing to lead courageously. 

It could have been a moment to 

educate the public and correct 

mis-perceptions. However, the 

chief of the Los Angeles Police 

Department (LAPD) banned the 

display of the “Thin Blue Line” 

flag—and failed the department 

while failing to educate the 

public. LAPD Chief Michel Moore’s 

decision shows just how horrific 

law enforcement leadership has 

become and how far we have to 

go to make things right. 

Sure, we could easily dismiss 

Chief Moore’s decision or the 

entire debate. Some might say, 

“it’s no big deal, it’s just a flag.” 

But that’s exactly why it’s a big 

deal. An alarming number of 

police “leaders” have been routinely 

ignoring things that are 

most important to officers to 

simply appease the opinions of a 

few. Moore’s decision has made 

headlines recently, however, the 

lack of leadership concerning 

the “Thin Blue Line” flag is hardly 

anything new. In fact, I started 

documenting cowardly decisions 

about the flag several years ago 

to highlight examples of leadership 

failures in my seminars. 

Since then, I’ve amassed so many 

stories from officers across the 

country that I could easily hold a 

week-long seminar on just this 

topic alone. From a chief apologizing 

because he had a Thin Blue 

Line flag in his home, to an agency 

taking down a flag display 

donated by a child, unfortunately 

there are far too many examples 

that indicate a growing number 

of leadership failures concerning 

just this topic alone. 

In this case, the complaint from 

the “the community” claimed 

that the Blue Line Flag “symbolized 

support for violent extremist 

views, such as those represented 

by the Proud Boys and others.” 

Obviously, this is just an interpretation—not 

a factual complaint. 

Nonetheless, Chief Moore ordered 

the flags to be removed. In 

so doing, he seems to have misjudged 

the difference between a 

fact-based complaint and a misinformed 

interpretation. Just to 

be clear, whenever an interpretation 

becomes a reason for action, 

leadership is about to fail. Making 

matters worse, Moore seems 

to have conveniently ignored 

how the flag may be interpreted 

one way by a few—yet represent 

something completely different 

to law enforcement officers 

and others under his command. 

If Moore and other police chiefs 

had any courage, they would 

have educated the public about 

this significant and important 

yrs. 

LAPD CHIEF, MICHEL MOORE 

difference. 

When Cowards Respond to 

Insanity (Not Reality) 

Appeasing public opinion at 

any given moment can pose 

unintended consequences. Like 

many repeated failures in the 

past, Moore’s decision doesn’t 

make any sense (beyond temporary 

political appeasement). Far 

too many “leaders” have mistakenly 

believed that it’s logical 

and somehow reasonable to 

act based upon a complaint (or 

in this case, an interpretation). 

Whatever the reason, Moore’s 

decision is obviously short-sighted: 

even just one small appeasement 

can set expectations and 

invite future demands based on 

opinion without the need for 

facts. Once cowardly appeasement 

begins, it rarely stops—that 

is, until a truly courageous leader 

steps in to put a stop to it. 

When An Opinion Is Mistaken 

for a Justified Complaint 

There’s also another aspect 

concerning the Thin Blue Line 

flag that cowardly leaders tend 

to overlook. Just because someone 

in “the community” offers 

an interpretation about what 

the Thin Blue Line Flag means, 

doesn’t mean it holds the same 

meaning for everybody else. It 

also doesn’t mean that any given 

interpretation—or complaint—resembles 

actual historical facts or 

truth. As a symbol and a phrase, 

the “thin blue line” has been in 

existence for over 100 years. 

Ironically, it was adopted by the 

LAPD in the 1950’s to symbolize 

how officers served as “the 

barrier between law, order, and 

anarchy.” The term has been used 

in movies, documentaries, and 

widely accepted as a symbol to 

honor fallen police officers. This 

is perhaps the greatest failure 

of cowardly police leaders: any 

opinion or claim of being “offended” 

should never automatically 

overwrite or take away 

from what the Thin Blue Line 

means to officers, their families, 

and to countless Americans— 

especially for those who have 

made and suffered the ultimate 

sacrifice. 

When Complaints Become 

Affirmations from Cowardly 

Leaders 

Whenever cowardly leaders 

turn their backs on the significance 

of the Thin Blue Line in this 

regard, they are making fools of 

themselves in more ways than 

one. They’re fooling themselves 

if they believe they still have the 

(moral) respect of officers under 

their command despite the 

symbolic slap in the face. They’re 

also fooling themselves if they 

believe they’ve somehow won 

respect from the community. As 

I’ve noticed from looking at these 

situations over the years, the opposite 

often occurs. Far too many 

cowardly leaders mistakenly 

believe that appeasing the community 

improves their popularity 

or reduces situational pressure. 

Instead, appeasement tends to 

simply validate whatever wild 

criticism those who complain or 

claim to be “offended” have to 

offer. Banning the flag based on a 

complaint and claim that someone 

was “offended” only validates 

the idea that the Thin Blue 

Line flag actually is “offensive.” 

Needless to say, cowardly leaders 

have done nothing but promote 

misrepresentations about the 

flag and misunderstandings between 

cops and the communities 

they serve, which is something 

that can never be encouraged or 

condoned. 

Craig Floyd (the founder of 

Citizens Behind the Badge Founder 

and former Chairman of the 

National Law Enforcement Memorial 

Fund) said it best: 

“We should not let anyone 

steal these flags from law enforcement 

and should never let 

the media make them out to be 

anything other than what they 

are. We must stand together and 

protect the thin blue line.” 

I couldn’t agree more. 

To be clear, the “thin blue line” 

is the hill for leaders to die on. It 

represents who we are, what we 

stand for and honors the sacrifices 

made by 26,141 heroes behind 

the badge. 

If any leader thinks otherwise, 

they have no business leading 

anyone. 

This article originally appeared 

at The Courageous Leadership 

SubStack. 


HONORING FALLEN HEREOS 

yrs. 

“Honoring our fallen heroes 

through running while providing 

financial support to the families 

of our fallen Heroes, 

First Responders injured in the 

Line of Duty and Safety 

Equipment to K9s in need.” 

AAS OF 1/29/23 

Total Grants Awarded to Injured First Responders: 42 

Total Amount Awarded: $377,500 

Total Funds Awarded to Families of Fallen Heroes: 34 

Total Amount Awarded: $272,301 

Funds/Equipment Awarded to K9 Officers: $29,682.32 

Total Amount of Grants Given: $669,483.32 

- - - - 

2023 Run Tracker: 

Total Miles Run in 2023: (as of 1/29/23): 10 

- Zechariah - 5 

- Jayden - 0 

- Andrew - 1 

- Giuliana - 1 

- Anthony - 1 

- Morgan - 2 

- Theresa - 0 

Total Miles Run in 2022: 325 




Overall Miles Run: 1,437 

Overall Miles Run (K9’s): 60 

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2022 Run Stats: 

Total Miles Run for 2022 Fallen LEO’s (Non COVID-19): 135 

Total Miles Run for 2022 Fallen Firefighters (Non COVID-19): 80 

Total Miles Run for Non-LODD/Suicide: 13 

Total Miles Run for 2022 Fallen Canada LEO’s: 3 

Total Miles Run in 2022 for Fallen COVID-19 Heroes: 18 

Total Miles Run for 2021 Fallen LEO’s: 21 

Total Miles Run for 2021 Fallen Firefighters: 2 

Total Tribute Runs by State/Country: 17 

Zechariah 

Cartledge: 

a True American Hero 

States/Cities Zechariah has run in: 

Florida - Winter Springs, Lake Mary, Clearwater, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Orlando, Temple Terrace, Blountstown, 

Cocoa, Lakeland, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Starke, Melbourne 

New York - New York City, Weedsport • Georgia - Cumming, Augusta, Savannah 

South Carolina - North Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Sumter • Pennsylvania - Monaca 

Illinois - Springfield, Naperville, Glen Ellyn • Texas - Houston (2), Fort Worth, Midland, New Braunfels, Freeport, Madisonville, 

Irving, Sadler, San Antonio • Kentucky - Nicholasville • Arkansas - Bryant, Hot Springs, Springdale, Prairie Grove 

Nevada - Henderson • Kansas - Overland Park • California - Mt. Vernon, La Jolla • Arizona - Mesa 

North Carolina - Concord, Raleigh • Virginia - Norton, Richmond • Tennessee - Bristol, Bartlett 

Oklahoma - Stilwell (2) • Delaware - Milford • Maryland - Towson • Minnesota - Arden Hills • Indiana - Sullivan, Spencer 

Mississippi - Grenada, Olive Branch • Missouri - Springfield, Rolla, Joplin • Iowa - Independence, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids 

District/Countries/Territories: 

Washington D.C. • Puerto Rico - San Juan 

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blue mental health 

GOOD COPS: Hold Your Head High 

The nation watches with heavy 

hearts as the significant fallout 

continues from the recent tragic 

death of Tyre Nichols during a 

traffic stop by a now disbanded 

Memphis (Tennessee) Police 

Department specialty unit. Like 

ripples in a pond this one horrible 

event has created unintended 

and long term consequences 

for countless police officers, 

citizens, and communities as the 

arguments for reform are again 

reignited. 

The United States has more 

than 800,000 police officers and 

the vast majority of these individuals 

approach their role in 

a professional, ethical manner. 

Unfortunately, a broad brush is 

often used to paint all officers 

as bad or corrupt based on the 

sins of a few. Good officers frequently 

carry the burden of this 

assumption and judgement, and 

it further alienates them from 

the communities they serve. One 

thing is for certain, no one hates 

bad cops more than good cops. 

After serving as a mental 

health clinician with police officers 

for over two decades, I have 

observed morale drop consistently 

over this period of time. 

Nationwide staffing shortages, 

retention issues, poor leadership, 

organizational bureaucracy, 

public outrage, low pay, and 

increasing violence have created 

a cocktail for failure and more 

officers are leaving the field every 

day. While I cannot say that 

I blame them, I also know this 

nation needs good officers. We 

simply cannot exist peacefully 

without them. 

Morale and mental health are 

often closely linked. The negativity 

of the job and loss of a sense 

of purpose can have destructive 

consequences. According to Violanti 

et al (2017), occupational 

stressors in policing are rampant, 

and the data on the damage 

caused are unsettling. Officers 

face significantly higher risk 

of stress-related illness than 

other professions, as well as 

alarmingly high rates of mental 

distress and suicidality. Only recently 

has there been a growing 

awareness “of the psychological 

dangers of being a police officer,” 

says Violanti. A 2019 study 

by the University of Texas at 

Dallas found that 26% of police 

officers screened positive for a 

mental health condition, such as 

burnout, anxiety, depression or 

PTSD. Between long hours, shift 

work and moonlighting, most 

officers are overworked and 

sleep-deprived, says Violanti, 

resulting in deep physical fatigue 

and emotional exhaustion, both 

major components of burnout. 

It affects their performance and 

decision-making, can fuel anger 

and irritability and lead to an 

increase in citizen complaints. 

Another component of burnout, 

found at high levels among 

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police officers, is depersonalization, 

says Violanti. When 

officers become depersonalized, 

“they also tend to depersonalize 

other people, treat them as 

objects instead of humans.” It 

often happens to officers who 

work in high-crime areas and 

experience trauma for prolonged 

periods, he adds. “They 

become jaded to feelings, and 

it takes away their empathy.” 

There is also a known impact on 

physiological health, says Violanti. 

Law enforcement officers 

are more likely to be affected by 

cardiovascular disease than the 

general population, according to 

his research, as well as a study 

by the Harvard School of Public 

Health. 

Although there are numerous 

external variables that can affect 

an officer’s morale, there is 

still an individual responsibility 

for effective self-care to mitigate 

stress and its consequences. 

A part of this includes the 

recognition of the importance of 

having a purpose in life. When 

I instruct at a police academy I 

ask every recruit the reason for 

choosing this field. There are 

always those few who joined 

for the “excitement and adrenaline 

rush,” but the vast majority 

committed to this path because 

of their desire and goal to serve, 

protect, and make a positive 

difference in their communities 

and cities. The work the good 

officers provide is often overshadowed 

by the bad behavior 

of a few. This will not change. It 

is up to you to bring your best to 

the table. Please know, I see you 

officer, working hard every day 

despite the public outcry against 

you. It is frequently the voice of 

a vocal minority and that the 

vast but often silent majority 

support you. I believe that policing 

remains an honorable profession. 

Hold your head high and 

know that you, as a good cop, is 

deeply appreciated every single 

day. 

Jetelina KK, Molsberry RJ, 

Gonzalez JR, Beauchamp AM, 

Hall T. Prevalence of Mental 

Illness and Mental Health Care 

Use Among Police Officers. JAMA 

Netw Open. 2020;3(10):e2019658. 

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.19658. 

Violanti JM, Charles LE, Mc- 

Canlies E, Hartley TA, Baughman 

P, Andrew ME, Fekedulegn D, Ma 

CC, Mnatsakanova A, Burchfiel 

CM. Police stressors and health: 

a state-of-the-art review. Policing. 

2017 Nov;40(4):642-656. doi: 

10.1108/PIJPSM-06-2016-0097. 

PMID: 30846905; PMCID: 

PMC6400077. 


THE OPEN ROAD 

by Michael Barron 

Driving the 2023 Grand Wagoneer L Obsidian 

with new Hurricane Twin-Turbo Engine. 

EDITOR/Michael Barron: A 

couple of weeks ago, I went 

by River Oaks Chrysler-Dodge, 

Jeep & Ram and test drove a 

2023 Grand Wagoneer with the 

new Hurricane 3-liter inline six 

cylinder with twin turbos engine. 

I have to admit it had as 

much power as the 2022 with 

the 6.4 Hemi. The lighter weight 

of the engine and the additional 

horsepower of the engine made 

the SUV seemed a lot lighter 

than it really was. Overall, I was 

impressed with the ‘L” model 

and the additional room behind 

the 3-row seats. I’ll let our 

friend Jerry Reynolds, a former 

law enforcement officer and 

Auto reviewer give us his opinion 

on this new Wagoneer model. 

Review By Jerry Reynolds 

This week, I have for you a very 

large and very luxurious SUV, 

the Grand Wagoneer L Obsidian. 

The L means it is a longer version 

than I’ve reviewed before, a 

full foot longer, and the Obsidian 

designation is for the 

completely blacked 

out interior. The 

L also offers 

up an amazing 

44-cubic 

feet of cargo 

area BEHIND 

the 3rd row 

seat. 

Powertrain 

Pop the big hood 

and you’ll find a 

big change for 2023. 

Gone is the 6.4-liter 

V8 Hemi, which is replaced 

by the Hurricane 3-liter inline 

six cylinder with twin turbos, 

putting out 510-horses. It still 

has an 8-speed automatic, and 

4-wheel drive is standard. It 

will tow 9,750-pounds, making it 

one of the best towing SUVs on 

the market. 

Make no mistake, although 

beautiful and luxurious, this is 

still a Jeep product, even though 

it doesn’t say Jeep anywhere on 

it. It has exceptional 4X4 offroad 

capability. 

Interior 

Moving to the interior, it is an 

electronic marvel. There are 7 

different screens that total over 

75” and 12 million pixels. 

The interior is adorned with 

aluminum and gloss black material, 

which looks great, but be 

prepared to do a lot of fingerprint 

wiping. The 20-way heated, 

cooled, and massaging front 

seats are inviting and incredibly 

comfortable. 

When you hit the start button, 

a 12” digital gauge cluster can 

be configured from the steering 

wheel. 

The center stack is beautiful 

and has a round shift dial 

and this is also where you 

choose your drive modes and 

ride height. Just above that is a 

screen for the front seat massage 

and lumbar supports. A 

push of a button opens the 

screen for your wireless charger, 

USB, USC, and power supplies. 

The center glove box has a 

terrific refrigerator built-in, that 

really works well. A room temperature 

water bottle will get 

icy cold in under 5 minutes. 

Moving higher up 

the center you find 

the incredible Uconnect 

5 12” screen that 

operates everything 

including Navigation, 

the 23-speaker 

McIntosh sound 

system, Bluetooth, 

comfort settings, vehicle 

settings, and a 

host of apps. There 

is wireless Apple 

CarPlay and Android 

Auto, and Alexa will 

respond to you. 

One app which is 

great for families 

is Fam Cam which 

puts up a view of 

the 2nd and 3rd row 

seats on the center 


screen at the same time, but you 

can choose one or the other for a 

closer view. 

In front of the front seat passenger, 

there is yet another 

screen that can view the car’s 

camera footage (including the 

Fam Cam), use the car’s mobile 

phone connectivity to read and 

send texts, view a preview of the 

dual rear screens to see what 

is being watched, and view a 

mirrored display of whatever’s 

playing on one of the 2nd rows 

screens. The driver cannot see 

this screen for safety purposes. 

In fact, from the driver’s seat, you 

can’t even tell if it is on. 

Moving to the second-row 

captain chairs, which are heated 

and cooled, and they slide and 

recline, there is a huge center 

console with storage and more 

USB ports. 

On the rear seat console is 

another 10.25” screen to control 

rear climate, and on the front 

seat headrests are two more 

screens, (#6 and 7 for those 

counting). When paired with the 

onboard Wi-Fi subscription, you 

can access Amazon Fire TV and 

stream from other popular apps. 

The screens can also access 

the navigation system and climate 

controls. There are two TV 

remotes that have push-to-talk 

Alexa access. 

Getting to the massive third 

row seat is easy with a power 

slide button on top of the 2nd 

row captain chairs. 3rd row occupants 

can open a fixed moon 

roof above them, and their seats 

recline. Two full-sized adults 

would be very comfortable in 

the 3rd row. 

Utility 

Cargo area is best in class with 

44-cubic feet behind the 3rd 

row seat. 3rd row and 2nd row 

seats can be folded down with 

the push of a button. The seats 

form a completely flat load floor, 

and they go up and down very 

quickly. 

Features and Options 

The standard features and options 

list is endless. Most notable 

is the panoramic moonroof, the 

digital rearview mirror/camera, 

night vision on the dash, 

a head-up display with traffic 

sign recognition, and very wide 

deployable running boards that 

come down when the key gets 

close to the vehicle. 

Safety 

It is loaded with safety features 

including blind-spot monitoring, 

parking sensors, park assist, surround 

view cameras, full speed 

emergency braking, lane keeping 

assist and more. 

Ride and Drive 

The Grand Wagoneer rides 

fantastic due to air suspension, 

acceleration is great, the exhaust 

sound is wonderful, and it 

handles surprisingly well for a 

6700-pound SUV. Most of all, it’s 

really quiet in the cabin. 

Fuel economy is not good at 14 

in town, 19 on the highway, but 

that is all you could expect for 

this size SUV. 

Verdict 

MSRP is $109,225, in line with 

other luxury SUVs like the Cadillac 

Escalade, but there are many 

things I prefer in this one to any 

other luxury SUVs I’ve reviewed. 

Some people this week had an 

issue with the price, but they 

haven’t experienced this vehicle. 

You can’t think of it as a Jeep, 

you have to think of it as a luxury 

SUV, because that is what it is. 

1. What I Liked Most: Electronics 

and driving characteristics. 

New engine is awesome! 

2. What I would change: Really 

nothing, it rocks! 

3. MSRP: Base price: $98,090/ 

Total with options: $109,225 

4. Fuel Economy: 14 city/19 

Highway/16 combined. 

5. Odometer reading when 

tested: 50 miles. 

6. Weight: 6,685 pounds/ 

GVWR 7,800 pounds. 

7.Spare Tire: Full-sized spare. 

8.Length-Width-Height: 226.7” 

long/83.6” wide/75.6” high. 

9. Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.5 

gallons with the filler on the 

driver’s side. 

10. Official Color: Baltic Gray 

with a black roof. 

11. Towing Capacity: 9,750 

pounds. 

12. 2023 Grand Wagoneer Obsidian 

L in a few words: Simply 

an amazing large SUV that 

makes you smile every time you 

drive it. If you are a tech geek, 

this is the one for you! 

13. Warranty: 3-year/36,000- 

mile bumper-to-bumper, 

5-year/60,000-mile power train 

with roadside assistance. 

14. Final Assembly Location: 

Warren, MI. 

14. Manufacturer’s website: 

Jeep 

Go by River Oaks and see 

Blake Helfman for a test 

drive today. Mention you 

saw it in the BLUES for 

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INCENTIVE 

STARTING SALARY 

$60,085 

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25 YEAR STEP PLAN 

$60,085 - $84,308 

STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE 

Insurance 

120 Hours Vacation 

11 Paid Holidays 

80 Hours Sick Leave 

20-Year Retirement Plan 

2/1 City Match TMRS 

Beards & Tattoos Allowed 

Academy Pay 

Equipment Provided 

Excellent Training Provided 

Speciality/Cerification Pay 

Community Support 

Plentiful Outdoor Activities 

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austin officers 

austin dispatch 


EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS 

• Paid Vacation 

• Sick Leave 

• Paid Holidays 

• Personal Days 

• Compensatory Days 

• Certification Pay 

ALDINE ISD POLICE DEPT. 

now accepting applications for: 

Dispatcher 

Salary starting at $40,000, 

no experience required. 

TO APPLY VISIT 

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OR 

Contact the Personnel 

Department at 

281-985-7571 

OR 

Contact Sergeant R. Hall at 

281-442-4923 

HIRING PROCESS 

• Oral Board Panel Interview 

• Complete Personal History Statement 

• Psychological Evaluation 

• Medical Examination 

• Interview with the Chief of Police 


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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

PAID LEAVE 

Probationary Patrol Officer $67,320 

5 Year Patrol Officer $81,073 

9 Year Patrol Officer $93,694 

Annual salary increases up to a max of 

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Modified Lateral Pay Scale for Peace 

Officers from time at immediately 

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CERTIFICATION PAY 

Intermediate PO Certification $92.08 

Advanced PO Certification $157.08 

Master's PO Certification $212.33 

RELOCATION 

(MONTHLY) 

Health Insurance 

Dental Insurance 

Vision Insurance 

Life Insurance 

Employee Wellness Center 

Training and Fitness Facility 

Retirement Plan (7% Mandatory with a 

2:1 match; 20 year retirement) 

457 Deferred Compensation Plan 

Tuition Assistance and Academy Tuition 

Reimbursement 

City Vehicle Program 

Uniforms/Equipment Provided with 

Annual Allowances 

15 Vacation days accrued per year 

(civil Service Status) 

10 City Holidays per year 

1 Personal day per year 

15 Sick days accrued per year 

15 days of Military Leave per year 

EDUCATION PAY 

Associates $50 

Bachelors $100 

Master $125 

SPECIALTY/ SKILL PAY 

(MONTHLY) 

(MONTHLY) 

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed 

Bilingual in Spanish $50 

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Montgomery County’s 3 rd Largest Law Enforcement Agency 

This month we welcome aboard the 

Conroe ISD Police Department 

• $50,363 minimum starting salary 

• Certification pay: 

Int - $1,600, Adv - $2,400, Mstr - $3,700 

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER 

• Competitive insurance & benefits 

• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) 

• 20 paid leave days & 12 paid holidays 

Montgomery County’s 3 rd Largest Law Enforcement Agency 

Opportunity 

multiple divisions including 

Investigations, Patrol, and 

K-9 services 

Growth 

100+ annual training hours, 

promotion opportunities, 

Field Training Officer 

Balance 

overtime pay, comp time, 

most weekends off, prior LE 

experience pay 

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HTTPS://POLICE.CONROEISD.NET/DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION/EMPLOYMENT/ 

• $50,363 minimum starting salary 

• Certification pay: 

Int - $1,600, Adv - $2,400, Mstr - $3,700 

Opportunity 

multiple divisions including 

Investigations, Patrol, and 

K-9 services 

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER 

Growth 

100+ annual training hours, 

promotion opportunities, 

Field Training Officer 

• Competitive insurance & benefits 

• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) 

• 20 paid leave days & 12 paid holidays 

Balance 

overtime pay, comp time, 

most weekends off, prior LE 

experience pay 

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Cuero Police Department 

Now Hiring for Patrol Officer Position 

Department Benefits 

13 Paid Holidays 

2 Weeks Paid Vacation 

Certification Pay 

100% Insurance Paid for Employees 

Retirement 2 to 1 match (20yr Retirement) 

FSA for Employees 

Longevity Pay 

Equipment & Uniforms Provided Including Duty Weapon w/ Red Dot Sight 

Take Home Vehicle Within City Limits 

10 Hour Work Shifts 

Membership Paid to Local Gym 

Department Provided Training 

Off-duty Security Opportunities 

Cell Phone Stipend 

Starting Pay Depends on Qualifications 

Requirements: Must be TCOLE Certified or currently enrolled in an accredited Police 

Academy and pass a background investigation. 


Email TCOLE Personal History Statement to sellis@cityofcuero.com

DEER PARK POLICE 

DEPARTMENT 

Deer Park, Texas 

WE ARE HIRING 

www.deerparktx.gov 

Police Officer 

Dispatcher 

Public Safety Attendant - Jailer 

Animal Control Officer 

Part time Crossing Guard 

Officer Sam Jammas 281-930-2121 or sjammas@deerparktx.org 


Forney ISD 

Police Department 

NOW 

HIRING 

Police Officers 

Description 

School-based police officers work 

with school administrators, security 

staff, and faculty to ensure the safety 

and well-being of students at various 

campuses. This officer works as the 

main security arm of a school. 

Experience 

SBLE Experience preferred 

Demonstrate the ability to 

teach & engage with youth 

Requirements 

U.S. Citizen 

Accredited High School Diploma 

or equivalent 

Valid Texas Peace Officer License 

Valid Texas Driver's License 

Two or more years of college or 

advanced training preferred 

Positions starting 

at $29.89/hr 

Retention Stipends 

Clothing Allowance 

Health/Childcare Incentive 

Paid Training 

Lateral Entry 

APPLY ONLINE TODAY! 

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GALVESTON 

COUNTY 

SHERIFF’S OFFICE 

Seeking Individuals Who Are Interested in a Rewarding Career in Corrections 

Begin Your Career Today! 

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APPLY TODAY AND BECOME A GALVESTON POLICE OFFICER 

Position: Corrections Deputy I 

Bureau/Division: Corrections/Jail 

Title/Rank: Corrections Deputy/Deputy I 

Reports to: Sergeant - Corrections 

Starting Salary: $51,250.00 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Maintains the security of the facility by conducting security checks, settling disputes, and performing cell searches and 

inspections; conducts outside perimeter checks. 

Preparation and proper completion in the documentation of inmate records. 

Issues inmate meals, clothing, linens, and personal items. 

Supervise inmate programs (recreational, legal, health care, visitation and religious services) 

Prepares reports on jail and inmate activities, enforce inmate handbook rules. 

Supervises inmates performing such assignments as cleaning and maintaining the jail facility and continuously observe 

locations and activities of inmates. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School / GED Certificate and must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a 

background investigation. 

• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and mandatory shifts when needed. 

• Must be able to work during natural disasters and or under declarations. 

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Galveston County 

Sheriff's Office in effect at the time of application. 

• Must have favorable employment history. All information given regarding past employment will be thoroughly checked. 

• Must have a stable credit history. 

• Must possess good computer skills and demonstrate comprehensive reading and comprehension skills. 

• No conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last 10 years nor have been on or 

currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense and no Family Violence 

convictions of any level. 

• Applicant must pass all phases of the required testing. 

• Must be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for the position applied for, if not 

presently licensed. 

TO APPLY 

An applicant interested in any of GCSO position shall first download, complete and return 

the Application Packet, per the instructions on the downloadable form. 

The Application Packet can be found at SHERIFF.GALVESTONCOUNTYTX.GOV 


JOIN US 

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The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

CONTACT US 

409.763.7585 : SO.EMPLOYMENT@GALVESTONCOUNTYTX.GOV



LATERAL DEPUTY 


WE ARE 

HIRING! 

BENEFITS 

•Free basic Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for 

employee 

•Free basic Life insurance 

•Long Term Disability (LTD) 

•Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for 

eligible family members 

•Flexible Spending Accounts 

•10 paid holidays per year 

•Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 vacation 

days and 13 sick days per year accrued biweekly 

•Paid Parental Leave 

RETIREMENT 

•Harris County matches your investment at 225% 

•7% of your salary is invested pre-tax in your 

retirement account 

•Retirement Vesting after 8 years 

•Eligible upon earning 75 points (age+years of service) 

SALARY SCALE 

INCENTIVE PAY 

CLASSIFICATION SERVICE HOURLY ANNUAL 

DEPUTY I 0-47 $26.23 $54,558 

DEPUTY II 48-83 $28.07 $58,386 

DEPUTY III 84-119 $29.73 $61,838 

DEPUTY IV 120-155 $31.23 $64,958 

DEPUTY V 156+ $32.78 $68,182 

TCOLE CERTIFICATION 

ANNUAL 

Intermediate $1,560 

Advanced $3,420 

Master $6,000 

EDUCATION 

ANNUAL 

Associate Degree $1,320 

Bachelor Degree $3,180 

Master/Doctorate $4,500 

LATERAL DEPUTY 

REQUIREMENTS 

•Must be a licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law 

Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing 

•Must be currently employed as a Peace Officer (any break in service 

will be considered on a case-by-case basis) 

•Must have a minimum of 12 consecutive months experience as a 

Peace Office at any one agency 

•Must successfully pass the HCSO Physical Abilities Test (PAT) 

•Meet HCSO firearms qualification standard 

•Must pass a thorough background investigation (criminal 

background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.) as 

required by TCOLE 

•Must pass a physical and psychological evaluation as required by 

TCOLE 

•Valid driver’s license and liability insurance (Texas by start date) 

•Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20, normal color, and peripheral 

vision 

•Correctable normal audible range in both ears 

•A two (2) year minimum commitment to Patrol before being eligible 

to transfer to other Bureaus 

TO APPLY 

Now Hiring 

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TCOLE Certified Peace Officers 

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Our fast-growing City shows a trending decrease in crimes based 

on four offenses from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting. 

Additional Pay 

+ Education Pay up to $175/month 

+ Specialty/Certication up to $260/month 

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Retirement 

2-to-1 City match with TMRS 

Take-home Patrol Car 

For officers living within 25 miles 

Starting Salary 

$62K to $81K 

Annual Leave Accruals 

12 paid holidays, 80 hrs vacation, 96 hrs sick leave 

Multiple Positions Available 

A wide variety of units and assignments available 

Sign On Bonus! 

$5,000* 

Harris County 

Questions? Email: PDrecruiting@huttotx.gov 

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Tenure agreement required. 

Bilingual Pay $1,800 

Receive up to fourteen (14) years of credit for time served! (Restrictions apply) 

NEXT CLASS STARTS 

FEBRUARY 2023 

For additional information contact 

Harris County Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Unit 

(713) 877-5250

L A P O R T E 

P O L I C E D E P A R T M E N T 

Lateral Police Officer 

Starting Pay $ 62,416. to $73,775. 

Effective October 1, 2022 

No prior experience required. High School diploma or GED required. 

Possession of Class C Texas Driver License. 

Must possess a TCOLE License or be enrolled in accredited Basic Peace Officer Academy. 

Certification Pay (bi-weekly): 

$46.15 - Intermediate Peace Officer 

$69.23 - Advanced Peace Officer 

$92.31 - Master Peace Officer 

Education Pay (bi-weekly): 

$46.15 - Associates Degree 

$69.23 - Bachelors Degree 

$92.31 - Masters Degree 

Employee Benefits: 

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance 

Longevity Pay 

Tuition Reimbursement 

TMRS Retirement (2 to 1 match) 

ICMA Deferred Compensation/Roth IRA 

$1,000 Physical Fitness Program 

Weapon Purchase Program 

Take-home Vehicles 

Specialized Divisions: 

SWAT / Bomb Squad 

Bike Patrol 

Criminal Investigative Division 

Crime Scene Unit 

Drone Pilots 

School Resource Officers 

Traffic/DOT Officers 

Police Area Representatives 

Apply online at 

www.laportetx.gov/jobs 

Paid Leave Benefits 

15 days vacation (Civil Service) 

15 days sick leave 

Military Leave 

9 observed holidays per year 

2 employee holidays per year 

Bereavement Leave 

Comp Time 



MEMORIAL VILLAGES POLICE DEPARTMENT 

Serving the Villages of Bunker Hill, Piney Point and Hunters Creek 

POLICE OFFICER 

The Memorial Villages Police Department is currently looking for experienced officers who are 

self-motivated, innovative, enthusiastic and love working for a community that supports them. 

5+ Years Patrol Experience Required 

Hiring Bonus $1,500 

Night Shift Differential $3,600 

E.C.A $1300 

Bi-lingual Pay 

Education Pay 

Intermediate, Advanced, Master 

Peace Officer Certification Pay 

Healthcare, Dental and Vision Insurance 

100% paid for employee, 75% for 

spouse/dependents. 

Paid long-term disability and Life Insurance 

for employee, additional life insurance 

available for spouse/dependents. 

Health Savings Account with Department 

contributions up to $4,200 annually. 

TMRS Retirement 7% w/ 2:1 match (20 yr). 

457 Deferred Compensation Plan with 

employer contribution of 2.5% of annual 

salary. 

Tuition Reimbursement 

Longevity Pay up to a max of $2,400 

annually at 10 years of service. 

12 Hour shifts with every other Friday, 

Starting at $83,459 up to $94,164 

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MAKE A 

DIFFERENCE 

IN YOUR 

COMMUNITY 

We are looking for outstanding individuals to 

join our team! As a Pearland Police Officer your 

mission will be to prevent crime and disorder, build 

partnerships within the community, and positively 

impact the quality of life for all our residents. 

CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS 

• Competitive Salary • Outstanding Training 

• Career Advancement • Exceptional Benefits 

The City of Pearland is one of the fastest growing 

communities within the region. Pearland is located 

approximately 20 minutes south of Downtown Houston 

and the current population is approximately 130,000 

residents. 

JOIN OUR TEAM 

HIRING POLICE OFFICERS AND CADETS 

$5,000 Hiring Incentive for T.C.O.L.E Certified Police 

Officers who qualify with at least 2 years of experience. 

TEST DATE: 

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 8:30 A.M. 

Register by: April 12. 

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Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium 

4141 Bailey TEST Road, DATES Pearland, TX IN 77584. 2022 

Doors Open: 7:15 a.m. No admittance after 7:45 a.m. 

Candidates must park in the north parking lot. 

SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES WILL APPLY 

• Attendance limited to first 150 arrivals 

• Mandatory temperature checks 

• Masks required, hand sanitizer available 

• Candidates seated 6 feet apart 

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SPRING BRANCH ISD POLICE DEPARTMENT 

WE’RE 

HIRING 

DEPARTMENT 

HIGHLIGHTS 

55 officer department 

44 square mile district 

47 schools 

35,000 population 

24/7 Patrol 

We want you to preserve, protect, and defend our future. 

Starting Pay $63,000 (TCOLE Basic Peace Officer certification with no experience) 

Patrol & Onsite Officers (HS/MS) 

Gang Officer 

Mental Health Officers 

Community Relations Officer 

Emergency Management 

Criminal Investigations 

K-9 programs 

Language pay 

Shift differential pay 

Intermediate, Advanced and 

Master Peace Officer 

certificate pay 

Paid time off 

Ample overtime opportunities 

*All equipment provided including duty weapon 

**Training opportunities available 

Apply online today. springbranchisd.com/join-our-team 


PORT HOUSTON 

POLICE DEPARTMENT 

WE ARE 

HIRING 

SIGN UP TODAY! www.porthouston.com/careers-2 

BENEFITS: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

eligible first day of employment 

• Wellness Program 

(can earn up to $600 credit per year if requirements met) 

• Enrollment with Calm App for Wellbeing 

• Defined contribution plan (401a) 

– Employer Sponsored 

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan) 

– Employee Contributions 

• Vacation 

• Sick Leave 

• Paid Holiday 12 days/year 

• Life and Accidental Death and 

Dismemberment Insurance 

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits 

• Flexible spending account (FSA) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Pet Insurance 

• Legal and Identity Theft Protection 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

Up to the IRS annual limit and a maximum lifetime 

reimbursement of $25,000 

• Onsite Credit Union – Port of Houston Credit Union 

Are you looking for a career with meaning? 

Do you want to make a difference in a highly 

supportive community? 

Join our team at Port Houston! 

STARTING PAY* 

$60,000 up to $71,000 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be 21 years old 

• Must have 2+ years of police officer 

experience 

• Must have valid Texas Driver’s License 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

• Must have an honorable discharge 

from the military (if applicable) 

• Must never have been convicted of a 

Class A Misdemeanor or above 

EMPLOYMENT 

TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing 

any post-offer pre-employment 

screening as listed below: 

• Criminal background check 

• Motor Vehicle Record check 

• Drug screening 

• Physical exam 

• Psychological exam 

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TO APPLY 

• Not been convicted of a Class B 

• Additional as required 

* Salary depends on experience 

misdemeanor within the last 10 years 

• Must have a GED or high school diploma 



STARTING SALARY 

$56,160 $57,824 $60,008 $62,400 $64,792 $67,184 $69,680 $72,384 $74,880 $77,480 $80,080 

High School Diploma 

or G.E.D. 

Minimum age of 21 

Must hold a valid 

Texas Driver’s License 

Current valid TCOLE 

certification 

At Hire 

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GET STARTED 

LOCATED 5 MILES WEST OF 

DOWNTOWN AUSTIN 

$3,000 


Five bad 

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disgrace 

the badge. 

800K 

good cops 

have to 

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