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FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

We Honor the Fallen


For the past five years, we

have dedicated our May Issue

to honoring our brothers and

sisters in Blue that have made

the ultimate sacrifice. It’s always

an emotional roller coaster as

we place photo after photo in a

special Memorial Edition as we

recall the details of their death

from the previous year.

One by one, memories come

flooding back reminding us

of the painful day we learned

that yet another officer has lost

their life protecting someone

they didn’t even know. A family

disturbance that went horribly

wrong. Worked a traffic accident

and hit by yet another

drunk driver who should have

never been on the road. Or just

someone who choose to kill a

cop because they didn’t want to

go to jail. Whatever the reason,

someone lost a son, a daughter,

a wife, a husband, a mom or a

dad and their world was turned

upside down.

Officially, National Police

Week was established in 1962

after President John F. Kennedy

signed a proclamation designating

May 15 as Peace Officers

Memorial Day. The week surrounding

that date has since

become a time to honor fallen

law enforcement officers and

support the loved ones they left

behind.

The week is organized in partnership

with organizations such

as the National Law Enforcement

Officers Memorial Fund

(NLEOMF), the Concerns of Police

Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the Fraternal

Order of Police (FOP).

But for many officers, attending

National Police Week is a deeply

personal experience.

It’s a chance to honor fallen

colleagues, stand shoulder-to-shoulder

with fellow

officers and reflect on the legacy

and meaning of the badge.

Events like the Candlelight Vigil

and Memorial Service provide

a space for both solemn remembrance

and mutual support

— especially for those visiting

the National Law Enforcement

Officers Memorial, where new

names are etched each year.

Officers also have the opportunity

to attend wellness-focused

events, training sessions and receptions

that foster professional

development and peer connection.

The purpose of National Police

Week is to honor and remember

law enforcement officers who

have died in the line of duty. The

week is grounded in solemn remembrance

but also serves as a

time to support surviving family

members, recognize the service

of current officers, and educate

the public about the dangers and

responsibilities that come with

wearing the badge.

While the formal ceremonies

take place in Washington,

D.C., departments and communities

across the country hold

their own events to pay tribute.

Whether it’s through a candlelight

vigil, a roll call for the

fallen or lowering the flag to

half-staff, the goal is the same:

to never forget the sacrifice

made by the men and women

who gave their lives in service to

others.

I invite you to turn to page 229

and look at each photo of these

fallen souls. Say a prayer for

their loved ones and their brothers

and sisters in Blue they left

behind. If by chance one of the

Fallen is your family member,

know that their memory will not

be forgotten and will always be

remembered.

“Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they shall be called the children

of God.”

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they

shall be called the children of God.”

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FROM THE EDITOR-AT-LARGE

In the Line of Duty

In 2024, there were 147 Law

Enforcement “In the Line of

Duty” deaths recorded by the

Officer Down Memorial Page.

Fifty-two were lost by gunfire.

Forty-six by auto related incidents.

Thirty-five by medical

incidents and the remaining

eleven were lost by “other”

causes.

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

you and I. People with Mom’s,

Dad’s, Kids, and other relatives.

People who had friends.

They were Troopers. City

Cops. County Deputies. 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 newborn

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 days 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 2025

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.

P.S. Take the trip. Go with

the kids to a game. Go on a

cruise. Do something. Anything,

that is not related to

this damn job. Live. Laugh.

Love. Life is short. And I can

guarantee you one solid, irrefutable

fact…The department

will have your position filled

before the end of your memorial

Service. Life your life,

like it’s the only one you have.

Because it is. God’s speed, my

friends.

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LETTERS

40+ YEAR READER WRITES IN

Like death and taxes, The BLUES

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I started my police career back

in the 80’s in Houston. Policing was

very much different back then. Cops

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innocent people. Sure, we answered

calls, but when given a lead as

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and there’d be a stack of freshly

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they were reading the Blues from

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100% of the credit for those early

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SO named Mike Barron. I never met

him, but he was a legend back then.

Not because he was a super cop or

anything, but because he wanted

to find a way to unite all the cops


in Texas and keep us informed of

what was happening on the streets.

So, a guy who wasn’t a writer or

newspaper guy, created this ragtag

newspaper named after a popular

TV show called “Hillstreet Blues”

(more to google) and as they say

the rest is history.

The funny thing was, Barron never

wrote about himself in his own

newspaper. I remember he was

selected as officer of the year by

the 100 club for saving two kids in a

burning house and was on the front

page of the local newspaper but

never mentioned it in his own. Years

later, the editor of HPD’s police

association’s newspaper called the

Badge & Gun, a guy named Buddy

Williams, took over the newspaper

and did so until I retired in 2003.

The Blues never really changed in

all those years.

But as the years went by, all of

us old farts ended up in nursing

homes around Houston. Several of

us HPD guys ended up on the south

side in a Retirement Home. Most of

us in our 80’s now and using walkers,

canes and scooters just to get

from one room to another. Our only

reprieve was our monthly trip to

Kelley’s restaurant that has been

around forever and was started by a

former HPD officer. It was on one of

those morning breakfasts that we

had an unexpected visitor and low

and behold it was Mr. Barron.

He had been invited by one of the

police groups to come and see us

old folks and tell us that the Blues

was still around. He called it digi

something or another. Only on the

internet. (My grandson bought me

one of them iPads and showed me

how to read it.) It’s like ole times.

I can’t wait for the next month to

come out. Mr. Barron was so kind

and took time to visit with every

one of us and listened to all our

old stories. Please tell him how

much his visit meant to all of us

old timers. I’m sure he’s a busy man

and has better things to do that sit

with us old farts, but he made us all

remember what being cops was all

about.

Finally, I need to say I’m almost 85

now and can barely hold a pen and

sure as hell can’t type a letter into a

phone. My grandson who is a deputy

sheriff, listened to me tell this

story and offered to send it to you.

He says everyone reads the Blues

today, just like I did 40 years ago. I

guess some things never change.

EDITOR: Mr. White, it was a pleasure

meeting you and the other

retired officers at Kelley's. I enjoyed

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and hearing all your war stories.

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BLUES and I’m so glad that it’s still

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the citizens of Houston and may

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and sharing the BLUES with him

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Daniel Carr

OFFICER INVOLVED - Victor Perez

What the cops knew - a case of relevance.

A seventeen-year-old was fatally

shot by police in Pocatello,

Idaho.

The teenager (Victor Perez)

had autism, cerebral palsy, was

nonverbal, and had the mental

acuity of a five-year-old.

However, none of that factual

medical information is relevant

when evaluating the reasonableness

of this Officer—Involved-Shooting

(OIS).

WHAT HAPPENED

The 911 call

On April 5th, 2025 police officers

in Pocatello, ID were dispatched

to a call in reference to

a disturbance.

The caller was a man who

worked at a shop in the area

and he reported the incident to

911 dispatch.

Here is what the police were

told:

• A man and a woman were

being attacked in the backyard

of a residence.

• The attacker was another

man.

• The attacker was “brandishing

a knife”.

• The attacker was “trying to

stab someone”.

• The attacker appeared to be

“under the influence.”

• The attacker was “chasing”

the victims.

• One of the victims hit the at-

Victor Perez

tacker on the head with a “log”.

• The attacker was “trying to

stab everybody.”

The arrival

Police officers arrived on scene

and observed that Victor Perez

was on the ground - holding the

knife. Perez was inside the fence

and two women were within a

few feet of him. Officers gave

him multiple commands to “drop

the knife.” Perez stood up and

began to advance towards police

officers - who were outside of

the fenced-in yard.

The use of force

Three officers discharged their

duty weapons and one officer

deployed a round from a less

lethal bean bag shotgun. Perez

then fell to the ground - still

clutching the knife. Perez died on

April 12th after undergoing several

surgeries - including a leg

amputation.

WHAT THE COPS KNEW

Since this OIS, the medical

history of Perez has been at the

center of the discussion. Commentators,

influencer's, and the

media have been excoriating

the police for not dispatching a

“crisis intervention team”/mental

health counselor to help de-escalate

the situation as well as for

“executing” a disabled teenager

in his own yard.

Those questions and concerns

may be valid but have a very

simple answer.

The police had no idea that

they were responding to a disabled

teenager in the throes of a

mental health crisis.

The police are not psychic.

If police are dispatched to a


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw5tOUpST4M

call where it is reported that

a man with a knife is trying to

stab multiple people - they will

respond as you would expect.

If police are dispatched to a

call where a teenager is in crisis

and no one is in immediate danger

- the public should expect a

far different response.

When the only call for police

assistance is from a concerned

neighbor - the police will respond

with the intent to ensure

that no innocent person is

stabbed to death.

If the public wants police officers

to treat incidents like this

as a mental health crisis - then

someone has to call and inform

dispatch of this information. No

honest broker can hold the police

officers accountable for information

that they were not privy to.

This why the factual medical

information is not relevant when

evaluating this case.

FIRST

When I first viewed the video

of this incident I quickly formed

the opinion that the use of deadly

force in this case was “not objectively

reasonable.” I made several

social media posts to that effect.

My main sticking point - the

fence between Perez and police.

That fence is still the most difficult

part of the analysis of this

case.

ANALYSIS

Now that we all agree that this

OIS must be evaluated based on

the information that the officers

possessed at the time of the use

of deadly force - lets move forward

with the analysis.

There are several different

standards to keep in mind when

evaluating a use of force incident:

1. The civil standard of “objective

reasonableness” as established

by the SCOTUS in Graham

v. Connor.

2. State and federal law.

3. Department policy.

THE GRAHAM STANDARD

Any analysis of an excessive

force claim should consider

whether the search or seizure

was objectively reasonable,

based on how a reasonable police

officer would have handled

the same situation.

Factors include: the severity of

the crime, the threat posed by the

individual to the safety of officers

or other people, and whether

the individual is trying to flee

or resist arrest.

• Perez was trying to stab other

individuals and advanced towards

police with a knife.

• There is almost no more serious

crime.

• Perez was not an immediate

threat to police as he advanced

towards officers - with a fence in

between them.

• Perez’s actions at the time of

the OIS would be classified as an

“imminent threat” as the deadly

threat was about to unfold but

not yet actively occurring.

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• Perez was actively resisting

lawful arrest while armed with a

deadly weapon.

The preponderance of the evidence

would lead a reasonable

person to believe that the use

of deadly force was objectively

reasonable under the “Graham

standard”.

IDAHO STATE LAW

Under the Idaho law (18-4011)

that governs police use of deadly

force - deadly force is permitted

if the officer, “has probable cause

to believe that the resistance

poses a threat of death or serious

physical injury to the officer or to

other persons.”

Advancing aggressively towards

police officers, while armed with

a knife, after attempting to stab

other individuals, does pose a

threat of serious physical injury

or death.

Therefore, this use of deadly

force should be classified as a

“justifiable homicide”.

DEPARTMENT POLICY

The use of force policy

(300.4(a)) of the Pocatello Police

Department states, “An officer

may use deadly force to protect

themselves or others from what

the officer reasonably believes is


an imminent threat of death or

serious bodily injury.”

There was an imminent threat

of death or great bodily injury.

Therefore, there was no violation

of department use of force

policy.

CONCLUSION

The use of deadly force was not

in violation of state law, within

department policy, and objectively

reasonable.

A suggestion that officers deploy

less lethal force, wait to see

if effective, and then evaluate the

need for deadly force is not unreasonable.

It is just not required

under the law or department

policy.

Still. I struggle with the fence

that separated Perez from the

officers. Let’s evaluate this issue

further.

THAT F*CKING FENCE

If that fence were not in between

police officers and Perez

- this would be an obviously

reasonable use of deadly force.

There would be zero question.

So, just how much weight

should be put on the presence of

a fence?

• How far away was Perez

from then fence?

• Less than 10 feet.

• How long would it take the

average person to reach the

fence?

• 1-2 seconds.

• How long would it take the

average person to climb/scale

the fence?

• 1-2 seconds.

Therefore, the time/distance

between Perez and police was

approximately 3-4 seconds. Perez

was 3-4 seconds away from

having the ability to deliver a

deadly attack upon officers.


So, the question is: How close

do police officers have to allow a

deadly threat to get to them?

1 second? 3 feet? Obviously not.

*Also, if Perez had turned his

attention towards the individuals

that he had just been trying to

stab (who were only a few feet

away from him) the fence would

have made it more difficult for

police officers to render aid or

effect an arrest.

**And, Perez had the ability to

throw the knife at the officers

- which would be considered a

deadly threat.

HOW DO WE…

Reasonable people will quickly

move past the initial itch to

solely blame the police officers.

Even if this use of force incident

was objectively reasonable -

the outcome is still awful and

we should all want something

different for future similar scenarios.

Police departments (including

the Pocatello Police Department)

are staffed with crisis intervention

(CIT) certified officers. Some

larger agencies have mental

health crisis teams - where a CIT

officer and a mental health counselor

respond as a team (once

a situation is safe). However, if

police dispatch is not provided

the information that an incident

involves a mental health crisis -

there is no way for those specially

trained officers/teams to be

dispatched.

If a person is in the throes of a

mental health crisis and armed,

here are some suggestions:

1. Call the police and request a

CIT officer.

2. (Try to) ensure that everyone

else is safely away from danger.

a. If police arrive on scene and

perceive an imminent threat to

life - they will act in accordance

to their training and attempt to

stop the threat.

3. Trying to intervene in between

police and a man with a

knife is a bad idea.

a. Police do not know the intimate

dynamics that exist within

every family and may use force

to protect.

b. The less people on scene that

may be injured by a knife-wielding

suspect - the more energy

and focus the police can put

towards de-escalation.

What you think is helpful

intervention is really distracting

interference.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The goal is to avoid outcomes

like this. Every serious discussion

should include this principle.

Solely blaming the police is

lazy and dishonest

When an armed individual with

a knife aggressively advances

towards police officers while

refusing to follow commands -

this puts the officers in an awful

position. They can be stabbed

within a few seconds or have

the weapon thrown at them in

an instant. The notion that police

officers will not respond to

an imminent deadly threat with

deadly force is juvenile.

The fence is not a magic barrier

- it represents 3-4 seconds.

Think about that.

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The deaths highlight the ongoing

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Jenna Curren

Letitia James launches high-cost fundraiser

She is seeking maximum donations to pay for her legal defense.

ALBANY, NY - Days after the

Trump administration accused

New York Attorney General Letitia

James of alleged fraud involving

several properties she owns,

the embattled attorney general

launched a swanky fundraiser,

hitting up her supporters for upwards

of $18,000 each.

According to the New York Post,

the money bid is in the form of

an invitation to an event where

attendees are asked for contributions

starting at $500 and

climbing up to $18,000, the maximum

allowed by New York law.

The money raised is in support

of her 2026 re-election bid. The

high-dollar fundraiser will be

hosted at the home of left-wing

activists, Rod Grozier and Rob

Smith.

The event page, which can be

found on the far-left fundraising

website ActBlue, reads, "Letitia

James is fighting for our rights

every single day. This is our opportunity

to show Letitia that we

have her back."

In recent days, James became

the subject of a federal criminal

referral over allegations she

falsely claimed in official public

documents in August 2023 that

her "principal residence" was a

home in Norfolk, Virginia. James,

who also has a home in Brooklyn,

bought the Virginia property with

her niece, when she was already

in office as attorney general of


New York.

New York requires attorney generals

to live in the state for a least

five years before being elected and

also while in office. A document

involving power of attorney for

the Virginia purchase, which was

viewed by The Post, was signed by

James in August 2023 complete

with the declaration, "I intend to

occupy this property as my principal

residence."

Several of James' alleged Virginia

neighbors told The Post that

none of them recall ever seeing

her at the property. Federal

Housing Finance Authority (FHFA)

Director William Pulte detailed

these and other allegations of

James playing fast and loose with

residency requirements in a letter

to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi

and Deputy Attorney General

Todd Blanche.

The criminal referral also

accuses James, whose salary

is $220,000, of misrepresenting

the number of apartments for a

building she owns in Brooklyn,

saying it has four units. The city

Department of Buildings records

says it has five. That is a key distinction

because buildings with

four or fewer units qualify for

mortgages with better terms.

Pulte said those issues could

amount to criminal charges,

including wire fraud, mail fraud,

bank fraud, and false statements

to a financial institution. In a

previous statement, James' office

lashed out at the Trump administration

for "weaponization of the

federal government" and provided

some details about her ownership

of the properties. Her spokesperson,

however, did not specifically

deny the allegations against her.

was a home in Norfolk,

Virginia. James, who also has

a home in Brooklyn, bought the

Virginia property with her niece,

when she was already in office

as attorney general of New York.

New York requires attorney

generals to live in the state for

a least five years before being

elected and also while in office.

A document involving power of

attorney for the Virginia purchase,

which was viewed by The

Post, was signed by James in

August 2023 complete with the

declaration, "I intend to occupy

this property as my principal

residence."

Several of James' alleged

Virginia neighbors told The Post

that none of them recall ever

seeing her at the property. Federal

Housing Finance Authority

(FHFA) Director William Pulte

detailed these and other allegations

of James playing fast and

loose with residency requirements

in a letter to U.S. Attorney

General Pam Bondi and Deputy

Attorney General Todd Blanche.

The criminal referral also


GUEST COMENTARY

police law news

Daniel Carr

WAS IT JUSTIFIED?

The standard question for police use of force.

After an Officer-Ivolved-Shooting

(OIS) or other police use of

force incident the media, influencer's,

and police “experts”

will undoubtedly use the terms

“justified” or “not justified” when

giving their opinion on the incident.

But, what do they mean by

“justified”? Are they referring to

the actions of police officers as:

• Being within the law?

• In accordance to department

policy and training?

• Or, within the bounds of the

SCOTUS approved “Graham standard”?

Each of these standards are

different. For example, it is possible

for a police shooting to be

within the law but in violation of

department policy.

In nearly every article I write

about a police use of force incident

I (briefly or in great detail)

explain the different standards.

There was to be a better way.

Allow me to explain - once and

for all.

DIFFERENT STANDARDS

There are several different

standards to keep in mind when

evaluating a use of force incident:

1. Graham v. Connor.

2. State and federal law.

3. Department policy.


THE GRAHAM STANDARD

In 1989 the Supreme Court of

the United States decided Graham

v. Connor. In short, Graham

created a new way to evaluate

whether or not a police use

force was “justified” or excessive.

The new standard was “objective

reasonableness”.

• Essentially, it’s a question,

“Were the actions of the police

officer objectively reasonable

given a totality of the circumstances?”

Meaning - would another police

officer faced with a similar

situation respond in a similar

manner?

Under Graham police incidents

are evaluated by what the officer

knew (or should have known) at

the time and 20/20 hindsight is

not considered.

How do we determine what a

“reasonable officer” would do?

Graham provides guidance and

encourages the use of the “Graham

factors” - which are:

1. The severity of the crime,

2. The threat posed by the individual

to the safety of officers or

other people,

3. And, whether the individual

is trying to flee or resist arrest.

The “factors” are not an exhaustive

list to consider but a

place to start any evaluation of a

police use of force case.

The Graham standard is what I

typically apply when evaluating

a use of force case.

STATE LAW

Every state has laws that govern

use of force/use of deadly

force by police officers. Though

state statutes may vary - they

typically track the following

concept/language:

Deadly force is permitted if the

officer, “has probable cause to

believe that the resistance poses

a threat of death or serious

physical injury to the officer or to

other persons.”

State law typically allows a

police officer to utilize deadly

force in order to protect others

(or themselves) from an imminent

threat of death or great

bodily injury.

FEDERAL LAW

There are also Federal laws

that govern use of force by police

officers. Some of these laws

track state statutes for the use of

deadly force as well as include

laws regarding civil rights violations.

For example, not only was

Derek Chauvin prosecuted by the

State for second-degree unintentional

murder, third-degree

murder and second-degree manslaughter,

but also charged with

Federal civil rights violations (to

which he pled guilty).

Here is a link to some of the

most common Federal Civil

Rights Statutes.

Remember this?

DEPARTMENT POLICY

Department use of force policy

may not give police officers

more leeway than allowed by

state or federal law. Department

policy is typically far stricter

than state law or the Graham

Standard.

For example, department policy

may require police officers

to: identify themselves, provide

use of force warnings, utilize

de-escalation tactics, deploy

less lethal munitions, or notify a

supervisor before using deadly

force.

A general use of force policy

governing deadly force often

states something to effect of,

“An officer may use deadly force

to protect themselves or others

from what the officer reasonably

believes is an imminent threat of

death or serious bodily injury.”

*Due to the fact that department

policy is often the strictest

standard that police officers

must follow - is not difficult to

imagine a situation where a fatal

OIS is determined to be: within

the law, objectively reasonable,

and in violation of department

policy.

FINAL THOUGHTS

As mentioned earlier, I prefer

the Graham Standard and believe

that state law and department

policy should be based on this.

An honest evaluation of police

actions based on what “a

reasonable officer would have

done”, with the information that

the officer knew at the time,

considering the incident given

the totality of the circumstances

- though not perfect, is the most

fair standard to judge the actions

of police officers.

When I use the term “justified”

or “not justified” as short hand -

I am saying that the use of force

is “objectively reasonable” or

“not objectively reasonable” under

the Graham Standard.

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NATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

Asks AG Bondi to open an investigation into New Mexico AG over

politically-motivated prosecution of police officer.

LAS CRUCES, NM- Law Enforcement

Today has been one of the

leading media outlets reporting on

the case of Las Cruces police officer

Brad Lunsford, who was found

guilty in the death of a man who

seized his partner’s taser and whom

Lunsford shot and killed in defense

of his and his partner’s life. We have

outlined the decision of New Mexico

Attorney General Raul Torrez

to insert himself in the case and

force Lunsford’s prosecution, and

the series of questionable decisions

by Torrez and by the trial judge that

we believe have deprived Lunsford

of his rights. Now, the National

Police Association (NPA) is asking

Attorney General Pam Bondi to conduct

a federal civil rights investigation

into Torrez.

In a press release dated April 16,

the NPA, a non-profit organization

dedicated to promoting the interests

of law enforcement officers,

formally requested that the Department

of Justice open an investigation

into Torrez “over his politically

charged prosecution of Las Cruces

Police Officer Brad Lunsford.”

The release explained the circumstances

surrounding the event that

has changed Lunsford’s life.

The Reader’s Digest version is

that Lunsford responded to a theftin-progress

call on Aug. 2, 2022.

During the course of the investigation,

the suspect, Presley Eze,

“violently resisted arrest, knocked


Officer Lunsford’s partner to the

ground, and seized his department-issued

Taser. Forced with the

threat of serious harm or death to

himself and others, Officer Lunsford

discharged his firearm to neutralize

the danger. Investigations concluded

that Lunsford acted appropriately

and within department guidelines.”

According to Law Enforcement

Today’s assessment of Las Cruces

department policy, New Mexico

police training guidelines, and New

Mexico state law, Officer Lunsford

acted within the scope of his training

and applicable law. Despite

that, Torrez, a George Soros-funded

stooge, indicted Lunsford for voluntary

manslaughter.

The NPA's request for a federal

investigation was prompted by the

perceived political nature of Torrez's

prosecution of Lunsford, which

they believe was not based on the

merits of the case but on a broader

anti-police sentiment. They noted

that, according to statistics, there

have been fifty-three (53) similar

incidents to the one involving

Lunsford. At the same time, prosecutors

declined to prosecute in forty-two

(42) of them. Moreover, only

one of those incidents that were

prosecuted resulted in a conviction

of the officer, in that case under

federal civil rights statutes.

When Torrez had Lunsford indicted,

he issued the following statement:

Our office is committed to upholding

the principles of justice and

accountability. It is our duty to ensure

that law enforcement officers

are held to the highest standards,

that their actions are transparently

examined, and that any miscon-


duct is addressed with the utmost

seriousness. This is not only an

essential step in maintaining public

trust but also a fundamental part

of promoting safety, fairness, and

the well-being of our community.

We will continue to work tirelessly

to foster a society where the rule of

law is applied equally and without

prejudice.

The NPA believes that Torrez’s

pursuit of a grand jury indictment

of Officer Lunsford was not a matter

of ‘committing to the principles

of justice,’ but was indeed both an

‘essential step’ and a ‘foundational

part’ of furthering a grossly misguided

notion of ‘safety, fairness,

and the well-being of [a] community’

through the politically motivated

pursuit of diminishing the protections

afforded to law enforcement

officers.”

Torrez, the NPA wrote, was trying

to tie Lunsford’s prosecutions to

national controversies about alleged

“systematic brutality” instead

of solely on the merits of his own

particular actions.

“In the wake of high-profile incidents

from other states, it appears

that NMAG Torrez chose Officer

Lunsford as a convenient scapegoat–a

means to make a political

statement that ‘no one is above the

law’”

NPA writes that Torrez appeared

to have engaged in “selective prosecution”

of Officer Lunsford, which

violates the Constitutional guarantee

of Equal Protection under the

law. They wrote that “law enforcement

officers enjoy these protections

and expectations as well and

should not be subject to arbitrary

classification and pursuit.”

[...]

“...standing for the proposition

that prosecuting a law enforcement

officer solely on the basis that the

individual is a law enforcement

officer would likely violate the

Equal Protection Clause of the United

States Constitution. The Equal

Protection Clause prohibits selective

prosecution based on arbitrary

classifications such as race, religion,

or other unjustifiable standards.”

[...]

“No American should be made a

victim of the law’s ire due to prejudice

or politics, and that includes

the brave men and women of law

enforcement. To do so otherwise

is to create a two-tiered system

of justice–one for the politically

favored, and one for the politically

inconvenient. Such a system is an

anathema to our Constitution.”

In the case of Officer Lunsford,

NPA believes that Torrez held him

to different standards than ordinary

citizens would be held to, specifically

the right to self-defense.

Despite two different reviews determining

that his use of force was

appropriate and just, Torrez still

saw fit to seek his indictment.

“Respectfully, there exists an

inescapable conclusion that Officer

Lunsford is being treated differently

because of who he is–a police

officer dedicated to protecting the

public–and what this case signifies

to certain political interests, rather

than what he did or the justice of

the matter,” the NPA wrote.

The NPA’s press release suggested

that Torrez violated “Lunsford’s constitutional

rights under the Fifth and

Fourteenth Amendments, including

substantive and procedural due

process, and raises concerns about

the selective prosecution based on

political bias against law enforcement

officers.”

NPA spokesperson Sgt. Betsy

Branter Smith (Ret.) said, “This is

not justice–it is persecution. Officer

Lunsford followed his training,

protected his partner, and survived

a life-threatening encounter. Now,

he faces prison not because he

broke the law, but because he wore

a badge.”

The NPA’s letter didn’t detail

some other disturbing issues about

Lunsford’s case, which Law Enforcement

Today has extensively reported

on. That includes the aforementioned

refusal of the trial judge to

admit exculpatory evidence into the

trial, as well as reports that one of

the jurors, the jury foreperson, lied

during the voir dire process about

previously expressed anti-police

sentiments. If any case is crying out

for a DOJ investigation, the case of

Officer Brad Lunsford is it.

“This case goes beyond one man,”

Smith added. “It sends a chilling

message to every officer in America:

even if you follow department

policy, even if you act to save a

life, you may be sacrificed to score

political points. If this continues

unchecked, the thin blue line will

crumble under fear and hesitation.

“The United States is a nation of

laws–not of mobs, not of headlines,

not of political agendas,” Smith

concluded. “If we abandon that

principle for our police officers, we

abandon it for everyone.”



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Jason Whitlock

The release of Karmelo Anthony-Austin Metcalf

video will end in chaos.


After the fatal stabbing of

Austin Metcalf, Dominique Alexander

of the Next Generation

Action Network has said in a

press conference that there is

video evidence of the murder

— and Jason Whitlock of “Fearless”

is bracing himself for the

aftermath.

And why is he bracing himself?

Because he believes that the

victim narrative being painted

of suspect Karmelo Anthony —

which has resulted in hundreds

of thousands raised for him via

GiveSendGo — is about to blow

up in every one of his supporters'

faces.

“Karmelo Anthony’s parents,

the way he’s framed his entire

press conference, were frustrated

about the lack of communication

they were getting from

police,” Whitlock says, noting

that what he believes is happening

now, with the potential

addition of video evidence, is

that “this self-defense deal that

y’all talking about is not backed

up by video evidence.”

“So when he hears that, and

the family hears that, they go

into backpedal mode. ‘Hey get

out there and tell people we’re

being harassed, our lives are in

jeopardy, we need more police

protection,’” Whitlock predicts.

“Look at what Dominique Alexander

did. He went out and told

you guys this was bad information,”

he continues. “There’s

a backpedal going on, and the

reason they’re backpedaling, and

this is what has me concerned,

is that this video is going to be

so bad, so grotesque, so unfair,

and is going to paint the people

that have been running around

trying to defend Karmelo Anthony

in such a bad light.”

“They’re afraid that this [alleged]

Karmelo Anthony stabbing

of Austin Metcalf is going to

make white people say, ‘Never

again, you idiots that defended

him,’” he adds.

And if the video is as horrific

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as Whitlock predicts, the violent

reaction to the death of George

Floyd will only make the case

stronger against Anthony.

“White people are going to

have their line that they draw

on the sand, their never-forget

moment,” he says. “They won’t

be thinking about a 45-yearold

career criminal filled up on

enough fentanyl to kill 12 horses.

They’re going to be thinking

about a 17-year-old with

a bright future, a committed

Christian, a 3.97 grade point average,

a Division I college football

recruit, who had his life cut

short because some black kid

has no emotional control.”


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Philip Lukens

President Trump’s AI Executive

Order Could Reshape Policing

On January 23, 2025, President

Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.)

14179, titled Removing Barriers to

American Leadership in Artificial

Intelligence. This sweeping order

aims to bolster the United States’

leadership in artificial intelligence

(AI) by removing regulatory and

institutional hurdles across multiple

sectors.

Following this landmark directive,

the White House released two subsequent

memorandums, M-25-21

and M-25-22, which outline specific

applications and guidelines for AI

integration, particularly in governmental

operations. While these initiatives

hold immense potential for

innovation, their impact on policing

and procedural justice is a subject

of growing debate.

In particular, the executive order

and its accompanying memos are

expected to influence policing in

three critical areas:

1. PREDICTIVE POLICING AND

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Memos M-25-21 and M-25-22

pave the way for the use of AI in

predictive policing, wherein algorithms

analyze historical crime data

to forecast future incidents. This

approach could help departments

allocate resources more effectively,

potentially reducing crime rates

in high-risk areas. For instance,

predictive software might identify

patterns of car theft in specific

neighborhoods, allowing officers to

deploy targeted patrols.


To overcome concerns about equity,

departments must ensure that

the data used for predictive policing

is carefully vetted to eliminate

biases. Regular audits of algorithms

and transparent reporting can help

build public trust while maintaining

accountability. Additionally, involving

community stakeholders in discussions

about how predictive tools

are implemented can foster collaboration

and mutual understanding.

2. ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE

AND DATA INTEGRATION

AI-powered surveillance technologies,

such as facial recognition

and automated license plate readers,

are expected to become widespread

under the framework of E.O.

14179. These systems can process

vast amounts of data in real time,

aiding in the identification of suspects

and the prevention of crimes.

While these tools may improve

efficiency and accuracy, they raise

privacy concerns. To address these

issues and improve accountability,

police departments can adopt clear

guidelines on the ethical use of surveillance

technologies. Independent

oversight bodies can be established

to monitor compliance with privacy

standards, ensuring that these tools

are used responsibly and without

infringing on individual rights.

3. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS

The memos allow for integrating

AI into body-worn cameras

equipped with real-time analytics,

enabling these devices to automatically

analyze footage and flag

instances of excessive force or misconduct.

This application aims to

enhance oversight and transparency

within police departments.

Implications for policing

The adoption of AI technologies

in law enforcement, spurred by this

executive order and the accompanying

memos, is expected to revolutionize

several aspects of policing.

From predictive analytics and

surveillance systems to resource

optimization and data analysis, AI

could enhance the capabilities of

police departments. However, its

implementation raises significant

questions about equity, accountability

and trust. Addressing these

concerns will be critical to ensure

successful adoption and reinforce

public confidence in law enforcement

operations.

The pillars of procedural justice

— fairness, transparency, voice

and impartiality — serve as the

foundation of trust between law

enforcement and communities. The

integration of AI, while promising,

poses challenges to these principles:

• Fairness: AI’s reliance on historical

data could compromise fairness

if the data contains biases against

marginalized groups. Ensuring equity

will require robust oversight,

diverse training datasets, and regular

audits of AI systems to prevent

discriminatory outcomes.

• Transparency: AI algorithms are

often referred to as “black boxes”

due to their complexity and lack

of explainability. For procedural

justice to prevail, departments must

prioritize algorithmic transparency.

Communities deserve to understand

how decisions — such as resource

allocation or suspect profiling — are

made.

• Voice: One of the core tenets of

procedural justice is giving individuals

a voice in the process. AI

tools, if not carefully implemented,

risk sidelining human judgment.

Departments must strike a balance,

ensuring that technology supports,

rather than replaces, the discretion

of officers and the inclusion of

community input.

• Impartiality: Impartiality demands

that every individual is treated

equally under the law. While AI

has the potential to reduce human

bias, it must itself be free from bias.

Ongoing evaluation and refinement

of AI systems will be critical to uphold

this pillar.

To address the concerns raised by

the integration of AI technologies in

policing, departments can adopt a

multi-pronged approach.

First, transparency and accountability

must be central to the design

and deployment of these systems.

Police departments can establish

independent oversight committees

that include legal experts, technologists

and community representatives

to review the development

and application of AI tools. These

committees would ensure that the

algorithms are free from biases and

that their use aligns with principles

of fairness and justice.

Second, comprehensive training

programs should be implemented

for officers to familiarize them with

the ethical implications and operational

aspects of AI technologies. By

equipping officers with the knowledge

to identify potential pitfalls

— such as data misinterpretation

or over-reliance on technology —

departments can bridge the gap

between AI capabilities and human

judgment.

Third, public engagement is crucial.

Police departments can host

town hall meetings and workshops

to educate citizens on the role of

AI in modern policing and gather

input on its implementation. Such

efforts can alleviate fears, enhance

transparency, and foster collaboration

between law enforcement and

communities.

Lastly, clear policies governing

data privacy and the ethical use of

AI tools should be enacted. These

policies must specify the scope,

limitations and safeguards for technologies

like facial recognition or

predictive policing. Regular audits

and public reporting on the effectiveness

and impact of these tools

can further reinforce accountability

while ensuring adherence to civil

liberties.

THE PATH FORWARD

As police departments prepare to

embrace AI under the directives of

E.O. 14179 and the associated memos,

they must navigate a complex

landscape of opportunities and

risks. Policymakers and police leaders

must collaborate to establish

ethical guidelines, accountability

measures and community engagement

strategies.

Technology alone cannot uphold

justice; thus, human oversight

should remain a cornerstone of

AI-assisted policing. Officers must

be empowered to override algorithmic

suggestions when necessary,

ensuring decisions are grounded in

context and empathy. By blending

technological advancements with

human discretion, departments can

better achieve procedural justice

goals.

Training programs will be essential

to equip officers with the skills

needed to work alongside AI tools

effectively. Additionally, independent

oversight bodies should be

established to monitor the deployment

of AI in policing, ensuring it

aligns with the principles of procedural

justice.

CONCLUSION

Executive Order 14179 and its

accompanying memos represent a

pivotal step toward integrating AI

into public institutions, including

law enforcement. If implemented

responsibly, these technologies

could enhance the efficiency and

effectiveness of policing while

reinforcing public trust. However,

without careful attention to

fairness, transparency, voice and

impartiality, the risk of undermining

procedural justice remains significant.

As we stand on the brink of an

AI-driven future, the challenge will

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WALTON CNTY, FL.

Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at

the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs.

A Florida deputy was killed in

a "violent gunfight" at a Dollar

General store on Wednesday,

managing to fire back at the suspect

even after he was wounded,

according to Walton County

Sheriff Mike Adkinson.

Walton County Deputy William

May was not supposed to be

working on Wednesday afternoon,

yet he decided to volunteer

for a shift to "provide overtime

and assistance," according

to Adkinson.

"Will fought the entire time,

from returning fire on the scene

to fighting for his own life," Adkinson

said.

May was wearing a ballistic

vest during the shootout, which

stopped multiple rounds from injuring

him, but one "went underneath

the vest, which ultimately

caused his death," Adkinson said.

The shooting unfolded at approximately

2 p.m. on Wednesday,

when deputies received a

call from a Dollar General store

in Mossy Head, Florida, stating

there was an individual "causing

a disturbance and needed to

be trespassed from the scene,"

Adkinson said.

May responded to the call. It

was the last stop during his shift

and he was planning on heading

home afterward, Adkinson said.

Upon arriving on the scene,

May made contact with the

suspect and proceeded to have

a "brief conversation" with the

individual, Adkinson said.

"Within 10 seconds of the

suspect walking out of the store

with Deputy May behind him,

that suspect drew a firearm and

fired multiple rounds, striking

Deputy Will May," the sheriff

said.

May, to his "great personal

credit and courage," was able to

draw his firearm and return fire,

Adkinson said.

"This short, but violent gunfight

resulted in at least 18 rounds

being fired, with both individuals

DEPUTY WILL MAY

being killed," Adkinson said.

The suspect died on the scene

and May was taken to the local

hospital for his life-threatening

injuries, according to Adkinson.

Paramedics attempted to airlift

May from the scene, but "area

conditions would not allow that

to work," the sheriff said.

At 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday,

May succumbed to his injuries,

Adkinson said.

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WOOD CNTY, TX.

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her patrol car collided

with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State

Highway 37-S, between Quitman and Winnsboro Texas.

WOOD COUNTY, TX. (KLTV)

- A day after Wood County

Sheriff’s Office Deputy Melissa

Pollard died following a

wreck at the intersection of

FM 14 and Highway 37, a tribute

to her memory was placed

in front of the Wood County

Justice Center.

Representatives from several

law enforcement agencies

stopped at the Justice Center

to offer condolences.

Law enforcement vehicles

from the surrounding area

were parked in the lot, including

from Greenville and

one from Jefferson. Jefferson

Police Chief Florentino Perez

is president of the nonprofit

East Texas 100 Club, which

provides financial support to

family members of law enforcement

officers killed or

injured in the line of duty.

“Usually, it’s all of a sudden.

So, families immediate

calls and things like that is

not something that families

should be concerned about,”

Perez said.

He said he was there to meet

with Wood County Sheriff

Kelly Cole.

“The organization we’ve established

and assisted a couple

of line of duty deaths, and

it’s definitely necessary for our

area,” Perez said.

The chief says the club also

aids other first responders

families.

“You don’t have to be a

member of the organization to

receive a benefit,” Perez said.

DPS Troopers also met with

Cole.

The DPS released a preliminary

fatal crash report today

stating Deputy Melissa Pollard

DEPUTY MELISSA POLLARD

rear ended an 18-wheeler

which had slowed to make

a left turn. Pollard was pronounced

at 11:22 a.m.

A DPS district crash team

is investigating the wreck. On

completion, it will be turned

over to the state crash team

for a review and then released

to the sheriff’s office.

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SOUTH FULTON, GA.

Captain Helio Garcia was killed when his patrol car was struck by another

vehicle on Flat Shoals Road in South Fulton GA.

SOUTH FULTON, GA - The

South Fulton Police Department

is mourning the loss of one of

its officers who was killed in a

late-night car accident.

According to the authorities,

Lt. Helio Garcia was on duty and

driving his patrol vehicle when

a driver veered into his lane.

Both Garcia and the other driver

were rushed to a local hospital.

Law enforcement sources

tell FOX 5 that Garcia's fellow

officers took him to the hospital

and carried him into the emergency

room. Tragically, Garcia

did not survive his injuries.

Sources told FOX 5 the other

driver was a young female. She

was identified early Wednesday

afternoon as 31-year-old Santoria

McLean of Atlanta.

She is currently in critical condition

with serious leg injuries

at Grady Memorial Hospital.

It was not immediately clear

why McLean veered into oncoming

traffic, causing the crash.

Troopers are looking into

whether she was under the influence

at the time of the crash.

Charges are pending, according

to the Georgia State Patrol.

South Fulton Police Chief Keith

Meadows said that Garcia was


married and had two daughters

and one son.

He called Garcia's death heartbreaking.

"Our hearts are shattered.

Lieutenant Garcia was

more than a colleague—he was

family. He served this department

and this city with honor

and distinction, and we will carry

his memory with us in every

shift, every call, and every act of

service," Meadows said. "We ask

for continued prayers and privacy

for his loved ones and for our

officers during this incredibly

difficult time."

He said that Garcia had been

with the police department

since nearly the start of its inception

more than six years ago

and had previously worked at

the College Park Police Department.

The loss has shaken the city

and those closest to Garcia, including

South Fulton Mayor Pro

Tem Linda Pritchett, who described

the lieutenant as both a

colleague and a personal friend.

"It hurts a lot—because he was

just such a nice person," Pritchett

said. "Devastated and I’m still

in shock."

"When I saw his picture, I just

burst out crying like this can’t

CAPTAIN HELIO GARCIA, III

be real," she added. "Everyone

is putting on a brave face, but

we’re really hurting behind this."

Garcia, a respected Marine

Corps veteran, leaves behind his

wife and three children—Angelina

Rosa Pittman, Nicolas Anthony

Garcia, and Isabella Echeverri—as

well as a son-in-law,

Jacob Pittman. The couple also

mourned the loss of their late

son, Giovanni Armando Garcia.

Garcia's wife released a statement

expressing her heartbreak

and asking for prayers as the

family grieves for their loss.

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AROUND THE COUNTRY

LAMESA, TX.

Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez was killed by debris

from a passing vehicle while on a traffic stop.

By Brandon Soliz

LAMESA, TX (KCBD) - Texas

DPS troopers and the Dawson

County Sheriff’s Department

responded to the scene of a reported

crash that killed Dawson

County Sheriff’s deputy Jessie

Perez.

The line-of-duty death happened

near W. US 180 and N Ave.

V in Lamesa when debris from

a passing commercial vehicle

struck Perez, who was conducting

a traffic stop at the time.

Steven Blanco with DPS says

the community needs to be

aware when on roadways for

officers making a stop.

“Traffic stops are one of the

most dangerous things an officer

can do in law enforcement,”

Blanco said. “Whether that’s

with the sheriff’s office, police

department, state trooper -

that’s why we have move over

laws.”

DPS says Perez was 42 years

old and served with the sheriff’s

office for eight months. He

was also a council member in

O’Donnell and a firefighter with

the O’Donnell Volunteer Fire Department

and was a member of


the Lynn County EMS team.

DPS released the following

statement and information:

“It is with great sadness the

Dawson County Sheriff’s Office

announces the death of Deputy

Jessie Perez.

Today, 4/22/25, at approximately

12:30 p.m., Deputy Perez

was conducting a traffic stop

on West US 180 in Lamesa, TX.

While conducting the traffic

stop, debris from a passing

commercial vehicle struck him.

Deputy Perez was transported to

Lamesa Medical Arts Hospital by

EMS. Deputy Perez succumbed

to his injuries at 1:44 p.m.

Deputy Perez, 42, HAD served

with the Dawson County Sheriff’s

Office for 8 months.

The Texas Highway Patrol is

investigating this crash; no additional

information is available

now.

Our thoughts and prayers are

with the Dawson County Sheriff’s

Office and the family of

Deputy Perez. Deputy Perez’s

dedication and service will never

be forgotten."

Statement from the City of

O’Donnell:

“It is with great sadness that

DEPUTY JESSIE PEREZ

the City of O’Donnell informs

you all of the passing of City

Council Member Jessie Perez.

Jessie served our council with

a passion to make the City of

O’Donnell better. He was a

longtime member of the OVFD,

and a Deputy Sheriff for Dawson

County SO, Jessie also served

as an EMT for Lynn County EMS

and several other EMS departments.

Jessie you will greatly

missed. The City of O’Donnell

would like to extend their

deepest condolences to Jessie’s

family during this time.


AROUND THE COUNTRY

COLUMBIA CNTY, GA.

Columbia County Deputies Brandon Sikes and Gavin White were

both shot during an attempted traffic stop on Interstate 20.


DEPUTY BRANDON SIKES

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. - One

deputy is dead and another is in

critical condition after a traffic

stop near Augusta led to a

shooting.

One of those deputies, Brandon

Sikes, was killed on site. Deputy

Gavin White was shot in the

face. Sheriff Whittle said White

is alive, but left in critical condition.

Deputy White has undergone

surgery on his sinus and oral

cavities. Whittle said White is

communicative and in control

of his limbs, but he likely has a

long road of recovery ahead of

him.

"I can assure you it's going to

be a tough road for him. But, he

is very upbeat and incredibly

strong, and we're hoping that he

comes back to full duty in record

time," Sheriff Whittle said.

Unfortunately, we're going to

have to have a funeral for a very

brave officer who has been with

us since 2018," Whittle said,

while appearing to grow emotional.

"He was one of our crime

suppression officers. His name

is Brandon Sikes. He is survived

by his wife, Amber, who is also

an employee here of the sheriff's

office. And it's going to be a difficult

time for the sheriff's office,

but we're going to get through

this. We just ask that everyone

keeps us in their thoughts and

prayers."

Officials say the driver of a

motor home, later identified

as James Blake Montgomery,

was initially "cooperative" and

"non-threatening" when he was

first approached on I-20 near

Exit 196 Saturday night.

The deputies who stopped

him were there to inform him

they were serving a temporary

protective order for a domestic

violence case with his wife,

Columbia County Sheriff Clay

DEPUTY GAVIN WHITE

Whittle explained during a news

conference Sunday afternoon.

At first, it appeared Montgomery

understood it was a simple

stop and that he would be allowed

to leave freely afterward.

But, as the three officers walked

back to their patrol car, Sheriff

Whittle said Montgomery pulled

out a 9mm AR Pistol that had

been converted into a fully-automatic

weapon. He opened fire,

striking two of them.

Multiple agencies – including

the U.S. Marshals Service, the

Georgia State Patrol and two

bomb squads – reported to the

scene after Montgomery report-

edly retreated to the motor home

and led them into a standoff.

The responding officers used

drones to scope out the scene.

That's when they thought they

spotted bomb materials inside

the vehicle. They later determined

those items were pipe

bombs and other paraphernalia

– including one that was rigged

with a remote switch. There

were also a number of guns,

"numerous magazines" and boxes

of additional ammo.

The officers worked for hours

to find a way to safely enter the

motor home and disable the

weapons.

During the confrontation, Montgomery

attempted to drive away,

but veered off the roadway into

cable barriers. He was found

dead inside.

There's still not a lot known

about Montgomery and what his

intentions were with the weapons

found in his vehicle.

Sheriff Whittle said he ran a

steroid operation where he was

selling illegal drugs. That operation

may be connected to another

set of suspicious items found

in the motor home.

"We found some … jars – I

don't really know how to describe

that other than to tell

you they're clear jars with pipes

coming out of them. There's

some type of liquid in them,

we do not know what that is

at this time. We don't know

whether that may be some type

of bomb-making material, or

whether it may be some type of

drug paraphernalia."


AROUND THE COUNTRY

DALLAS, TX.

New Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux takes over as

the 31st chief of the nation's 9th largest city.

DALLAS, TX. – On April 11, Dallas

City Manager Kimberly Bizor

Tolbert named Daniel Comeaux

as the Dallas Police Department’s

next Chief of Police, effective

Wednesday, April 23.

Wednesday was the first day for

Chief Daniel Comeaux to wear

the Dallas Police Department

uniform.

He was hired as the department's

top cop following several

decades on the federal side of

law enforcement, most recently

as the special agent in charge of

the DEA field office in Houston.

Comeaux was sworn in by the

City Manager and began the day

with interviews with the local

news media who began peppering

him with questions about he

intended to solve the mandate

to hire 900 new officers and the

horrible response times Dallas

has racked up lately.

Typical of the MS Media to expect

a new police chief to have

all the answers on day one. Here

is just some of that press briefer:

FOX 4 reporter Steven Dial began

the interview with Comeaux

asking him about his move to

Dallas and the opportunity to

take over as Dallas's new chief.

How does it feel to be in a

police uniform?


"Man, I’m excited to be in this

uniform. Going back to where I

started as full circle feels really,

really good," he said.

What’s the biggest challenge,

do you think, coming in day

one?

"Look, day one, I want to figure

out how we can get more officers

here. The residents want more

officers. The council wants more

officers. And I can assure you that

the officers want more officers.

So we’re going to really work

hard to get more," he said.

Last November, voters approved

a mandate to increase the number

of police officers in the department

to 4,000. Currently, DPD

has 3,100.

In February, the Dallas City

Council agreed on hiring 300 additional

officers in the next fiscal

year.

The current climate that we’re

in. How can you ensure that

people in certain pockets of

this community are comfortable

coming forward to officers

about crimes without fear of

them possibly not being in this

country?

"We need to go back to some

of the old-school things that

police used to do, which is being

in the communities, letting the

communities know that we’re a

part of them also. And when that

happens, I think it will also help

us reduce crime. Because if they

feel like they can actually call or

text an officer, it’s going to help.

It’s going to help the entire community.

It’s also going to help the

police department," Comeaux

said.

Talk about how you plan to

manage the relationship with

the men and women in uniform,

but also with city hall?

"Look, the bottom line for me is

I’m just going to do what’s right.

Whatever I think is right, that’s

what I’m gonna do. And I feel

very confident that that will take

care of the officers, and it will


also take care of city council, and

it’ll also take care of residents,"

he said.

When you guys, all the candidates,

met the community, you

told our reporter that you’re an

outsider. So you’re not beholden

to anyone. Talk about being an

outsider making it a good thing,

not a negative thing.

"I come in. I owe no one any

favors. I’m coming in, and I wasn’t

a classmate of anybody, right?

So I’m going to put a fresh set of

eyes on it. Those who work will

get everything they deserve, and

they’ll probably get more than

they deserve if they’re a worker.

But those who don’t work, they’ll

understand that they need to

work if they want to be a part of

this command staff," he said.

Former Interim Chief Michael

Igo announced his retirement last

week. When asked about other

command staff changes, Comeaux

said he’s looking at his organization

charge and will make

decisions at the appropriate time.

Staff intervened to stop Daniel

Comeaux from answering questions

about the voter-approved

HERO amendments, DPD's immigration

policy and its ballooning

response times

Comeaux is a 33-year law

enforcement veteran, who had

been serving as Special Agent

in Charge (SAC) of the Drug

Enforcement Administration’s

Houston Field Division, overseeing

12 offices throughout Texas,

including Houston, San Antonio,

and Austin.

His jurisdiction covered nearly

16,000,000 residents who live

in 114 counties across 118,000

square miles, 645 of which are at

the United States-Mexico border.

His leadership focused on intelligence-driven

crime reduction,

operational efficiency, interagency

collaboration, and officer

development.

“Special Agent in Charge Comeaux

has consistently demonstrated

a proven track record of

successfully addressing complex

crime challenges across large

scale, diverse populations and

geographic areas – that span

internationally,” said Dallas City

Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert.

“The City of Dallas continues to

achieve crime reduction year after

year. I am confident with SAC

Comeaux at the helm, we will

continue to be one of the safest

large cities in the country, while

building trust, and bolstering our

recruitment and retention efforts.

I want to thank Interim Chief

Michael T. Igo for his longstanding

service to the Dallas Police

Department, and his willingness

to lead during this time of transition.”

SAC Comeaux was one of five

finalists selected to participate in

the rigorous and thorough vetting

process, which included key

stakeholder feedback panels, and

City Council and public meet and

greets. Participants in the meet

and greet were invited to submit

feedback on each candidate.

A native of New Orleans, he

began his career in 1991 with

the Houston Police Department

(HPD), he specialized in community

policing, narcotics enforcement,

and high-risk investigations.

In 1997, he transitioned

to the DEA, where he led major

operations in Houston, San Francisco,

and Los Angeles, targeting

violent crime and drug trafficking.

His strategies have resulted

in significant crime reduction,

including a 40% decrease in overdose

deaths in Laredo, Texas.

“I joined the police force because

I witnessed what can happen

to neighborhoods that aren’t

safe. At the federal level, I am

known as the local cop because

of my collaborative approach to

tackling crime and my dedication

to developing leaders in public

safety who are bridge builders

for the community. I am proud

that my career in law enforcement

has come full circle and

look forward to serving alongside

the men and women of the Dallas

Police Department.

EDITOR: In July, we will sit

down with Chief Comeaux and

see how his first 90-days in Dallas

has progressed and get his

insight on where the department

is headed and his plans for

changes in the department.



AROUND THE COUNTRY

BRADENTON, FL.

Suspected drunk driver crashes head-on into Manatee County

Sheriff's Deputy's patrol car, causing it to roll over.

By Michael Moore Jr.,

The Bradenton Herald

BRADENTON, FL. — A Manatee

County deputy’s patrol car rolled

over late Sunday night when a

suspected drunk driver veered into

oncoming traffic and hit the vehicle

head-on, the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy

was on routine patrol around

11:45 p.m. and was turning into the

parking lot of the agency’s Operations

Center at US 301 Blvd. W.,

Bradenton, when a pickup truck

veered into the southbound lanes

and struck his patrol car, causing it

to flip over.

According to a news release,

nearby deputies helped the deputy

with the overturned vehicle. The

crash knocked him unconscious

and he was later treated at a local

hospital for minor cuts.

A video of the Manatee County

Sheriff’s Office Operations Center

parking lot appeared to capture the

crash. In footage posted to social

media Tuesday afternoon, a pickup

truck can be seen plowing into a

patrol car.

Body camera video showed the

inside of the deputy’s overturned

vehicle at the time of the crash.

As an airbag deployed, the deputy

radioed to dispatch that there had

been an accident.

Footage from another deputy’s

body camera showed him running


to the scene and helping the deputy

out of the vehicle with assistance

from a second deputy.

“We’ve got you, we’ve got you.

You alright?” one of them said. The

deputy responded that he was.

“Do you remember what happened?”

they asked.

“Yeah, they crossed over the

median and hit me head-on,” the

deputy said.

Later footage showed deputies

breaking the window of the pickup

truck and ordering the driver to get

out.

“What do you want me to do?”

the man asked.

“Get out of the car, that’s what we

want you to do,” a deputy replied.

“I’m good,” the driver appeared to

say before deputies repeatedly told

him to turn around and placed him

in handcuffs.

“No, you’re drunk,” one deputy

said.

Investigators said they identified

the pickup truck driver as 47-yearold

William Thomas . Detectives

said Thomas showed signs of impairment,

including a strong smell

of alcohol, and initially refused to

perform sobriety exercises.

Deputies took Thomas to the

hospital for evaluation, the sheriff’s

office said. After he was released,

they brought him to the Manatee

County Jail . He agreed to take a

breath test, which the sheriff’s office

said showed blood alcohol levels

of 0.279 and 0.268, more than three

times the legal limit.

Thomas is charged with driving

under the influence, causing property

damage or injury, according to

the sheriff’s office.

By Matthew Holloway

NORFOLK, VA. - Reporting released

on Monday revealed that

President Donald Trump has escalated

the military force that he is

applying toward border security

by assigning an Arleigh-Burke

Class Guided-Missile Destroyer

U.S.S. Gravely to operate in

U.S. territorial and international

waters in the Gulf of America

near the border with Mexico with

a Coast Guard maritime policing

team, known as a Law Enforcement

Detachment (LEDET) sta-


AROUND THE COUNTRY

NEW YORK, NY.

ICE detains 200+ illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds

in massive NYC sting.

By Jenna Curren

NEW YORK CITY, NY - More

than 200 people identified

as illegal immigrants have

been targeted and arrested

in a large New York City sting

operation as part of President

Donald Trump's illegal immigration

crackdown.

According to NBC4, of the

206 arrested between April 6th

and April 12th, U.S Immigration

and Customs Enforcement

(ICE) says that more than half

had significant criminal convictions

or are currently facing

charges for crimes like murder,

assault, arson, rape, drugs, and

illegal firearms. Convicted sex

predators and drug lords were

among the group as well.

ICE said that agents and law

enforcement partners engaged

in a targeted enforcement

operation focusing on "egregious"

criminal offenders in

and around the New York City

area. One of the individuals

captured is a foreign fugitive

wanted for crimes in his home

country and one has a homicide

conviction in the Philippines.


A number of the illegal immigrants

are believed to be associated

with transnational criminal

organizations known to

operate in the New York area,

including the notorious MS-13,

Tren de Aragua, Sureños, and

18th Street gangs. Mayor Eric

Adams said that he supports

cooperation on every level of

law enforcement.

He said, "ICE is not a criminal

organization. ICE is a law enforcement

organization. I cooperate

with law enforcement

agencies on public safety."

Partner law enforcement participating

in the operation were

FBI New York, DEA New York,

ATF New York, USMC New York,

DSS New York, and the U.S. Attorney's

Office for the Eastern

and Southern Districts of New

York.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons

said in a statement, "New York

is much safer today because

of the hard work of ICE and

our law enforcement partners.

Throughout this enhanced enforcement

operation, we targeted

the most dangerous alien

offenders in some of the most

crime-infested neighborhoods

in and around the city of New

York. Our efforts resulted in 206

arrests in just one week."


AROUND THE COUNTRY

RIO ARRIBA, NM.

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield dies unexpectedly at his home.

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy

Merrifield died at his home early

Sunday morning, according to

county officials.

“Sheriff Merrifield dedicated

his life to serving and protecting

the residents of Rio Arriba

County, and his loss is felt deeply

throughout our county,” county

manager Jeremy Maestas said

in a news release Sunday afternoon.

The cause of Merrifield’s has

not yet been released, though

Maestas noted his death was

unexpected and the county will

share further details as they become

available.

Merrifield became the Rio

Arriba County sheriff by appointment

in 2021 when former

sheriff James Lujan resigned

following his conviction on two

felony counts. Voters opted to

retain Merrifield in the 2022 general

election after he beat out

five other Democratic candidates

in that year’s primary.

Friends and supporters


throughout Northern New Mexico

mourned Merrifield’s death Sunday

afternoon.

“May you find peace and comfort

in the arms of angels. Your

leadership and presence will

be missed,” Sen. Leo Jaramillo,

D-Española, posted on social

media in honor of Merrifield.

First Judicial District Attorney

Mary Carmack-Altwies remembered

Merrifield as a skilled

investigator with a deep commitment

to the community he

served.

“Sheriff Merrifield embodied

the best of public service,”

Carmack-Altwies said in a news

release. “We worked well together

— with the same goal of

making Rio Arriba County a safer

place for everyone.”

New Mexico Department of

Public Safety Secretary Jason

Bowie described the sheriff as a

“steadfast guardian” and noted

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AUSTIN, TX.

Hundreds of Law Enforcement personnel attend DPS

Airborne Public Safety Training in Austin.


AUSTIN, TX. – Last month, the

Texas Department of Public

Safety’s (DPS) Aircraft Operations

Division (AOD) hosted a

specialized aircraft public safety

training organized by the Airborne

Public Safety Association

(APSA) at the Texas Department

of Transportation (TxDOT) Flight

Services hangar in Austin. The

two-day training, which ran

April 23 and 24, brought together

more than 150 local, state and

federal law enforcement personnel

from across the state and

outside of Texas to learn from

subject matter experts on innovative

strategies and techniques

to bolster public safety by air.

“From tracking down criminals

on the run to answering rescue

calls during natural disasters,

aircraft operations play a critical

role in protecting the public from

a variety of threats,” said DPS

AOD Chief Stacy Holland. “Trainings

like this one not only offer

world-class instruction but continue

inspiring law enforcement

agencies to look to the sky for

innovative ways to better serve

their communities.”

During the training, attendees

had the opportunity to hear from

a variety of aircraft public safety

experts from statewide and

national organizations, including

DPS, APSA, the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), United

States Customs and Border Protection

(USCBP), Texas Parks and

Wildlife Department (TPWD),

TxDOT, South Carolina Law

Enforcement Division and SR3

Rescue Concepts. Topics covered

real-life rescue operation

scenarios, airborne smuggling

interdiction, accident prevention

and investigations, the use of

unmanned aircraft systems and

aircraft ground handling.

Additionally, during the training,

DPS’ AOD personnel conducted

a helicopter hoist rescue

demonstration. These types

of rescues are used to recover

individuals in situations where

ground-based rescues may be

too dangerous – like last year’s

rescue of a family of stranded

hikers in Guadalupe Mountains

National Park.

DPS’ Aircraft Operations Division

(AOD) is one of the largest

airborne law enforcement units

in the country, consisting of 12

duty stations, 26 aircraft with

state-of-the-art technology and

more than 100 personnel. The

division performs statewide air

patrol, criminal surveillance and

advanced rescue operations and

leverages technology to locate

and apprehend fugitives, deter

criminal activity and support

Texas’ ongoing Operation Lone

Star border security mission.


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HOUSTON, TX.

Harris County Constable Deputy Shelia Jones has been released from the

hospital the day after she was shot by a suspect in downtown Houston.

HOUSTON, TX - Charges have

been filed against a suspected

gunman at the center of a

shootout that left a Harris County

Precinct 1 deputy injured on

Monday.

"The happiest news I'm here

to report is that Deputy Jones

has left the hospital. She's going

home to heal," Pct. 1 Constable

Alan Rosen said during the press

conference.

On Tuesday April 22, the suspect,

34-year-old Parnell Treymayne

Bland, was charged with

aggravated assault against a

public servant and unlawful

carrying of a weapon by a felon.

The Houston Police Department

released a previous booking

photo of Bland, who remains

hospitalized from a gunshot

wound.

Deputy Jones with Pct. 1 was

shot in the upper shoulder area.

Previously, Jones spent 30 years

with the Harris County Sheriff's

Office, rising to the rank of

major.

According to Asst. Chief Deputy

Carl Shaw of Pct. 1 Constable's

Office, the shootout happened

about 12:20 p.m., after

reports of a man with a weapon

walking down 201 Caroline

toward the Harris County Family


Law Center.

Authorities said Deputy Sheila

Jones was wounded when a

shootout with an armed suspect

and multiple law enforcement

officers ensued in downtown.

Shaw said a deputy spotted

Bland and began chasing him

across San Jacinto Street down

Congress. That's when additional

deputies arrived, and a shootout

began at 1115 Congress, injuring

Jones and Bland.

Deputy Jones was taken by a

patrol unit to St. Joseph Hospital

and then transferred to Memorial

Hermann Hospital, where Bland

was also taken.

Several Harris County buildings,

including the Jury Assembly

building, were hit with gunfire,

but no one else was injured.

As the deputy continues to

recover, Jones is being hailed a

hero for helping stop what could

have been much worse.

Constable Rosen shared the

following statement from Deputy

Jones as she was released

from the hospital on Tuesday:

"I am overwhelmed with the

gratitude for the outpouring of

love and support I received from

my fellow officers, my family,

and this incredible community.

I love you more than words can

express. I'm deeply thankful to

be alive, and every moment I

have now feels like a gift, but

what I am most grateful for

is the chance to be with my

granddaughter. Her smile is my

strength. I thank God every day

for this second chance."

"She's one tough cookie," Rosen

continued.


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MILTON, VT.

Vermont Officer Shot Responding to House Fire, Saved by Vest.

A Milton, Vermont, Police officer

was shot Wednesday night

(April 23) when he responded to

a house fire.

The wounded officer has

been identified by officials as

Sergeant Paul Locke. He was

treated and released at a local

hospital, MyNBC5 reports.

The suspect in the shooting,

preliminarily identified as

38-year-old Aaron LaRoche,

was a resident of the home.

Police said he was found dead

inside the home of an apparent

self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Investigators said Locke responded

alongside firefighters to

the scene after smoke was seen

coming from a window at the

home. Vermont State Police said

he was shot twice, with one of

the bullets stopped by his body

armor and the other wounding

one of his legs.

The suspect barricaded himself

inside the home following the

shooting. Police tried to persuade

the suspect to come out

before they eventually deployed

flashbang devices and used a

drone to enter the home. Once

inside, they were able to confirm

that he was dead.

No police officers on scene

fired their weapons during the

incident, according to state

police. No other injuries were

reported.

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on the body to positively confirm

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TEXAS CITY, TX.

TCOLE moves to shut down the College of Mainland’s police academy in 2026.

BY T.J. Aulds, i45 NOW

College of the Mainland officials

confirmed on Wednesday

that the state commission regulating

law enforcement licensing

and training accreditation

will not renew the college’s law

enforcement academy contract

when it expires in 2026.

In a letter to the college on

April 9, the Texas Commission

on Law Enforcement announced

that it will not renew its contract

with COM for introductory peace

officer training.

Better known as a police academy,

College of the Mainland

doesn’t plan to appeal TCOLE’s

decision. Instead, it will shift

its focus to an expanded criminal

justice program, which is in

higher demand than initial law

enforcement officer training.

While aware of the TCOLE

decision since early April, the

college did not announce it until

Wednesday (4/23/2025) after

meeting with its advisory committee.

COM president Warren Nichols,

who retires next month, said

TCOLE did not explain its decision.

“TCOLE’s decision is disappointing,

given COM’s longstanding

relationship with the

Commission and the Academy’s


decades of service to the law

enforcement community,” said

Dr. Warren Nichols, COM President.

“Our Law Enforcement

Academy has been a cornerstone

of public safety training in our

region, and we are proud of its

legacy.”

Gretchen Grigsby, TCOLE’s Director

of Government and External

Relations, was tied up at the

Texas Legislature on Wednesday

and said she could not clarify the

decision until Thursday.

TCOLE conducted an audit of

the COM police academy last

year, which found no significant

problems with the academy’s operation

on the COM main campus

in Texas City.

However, a corrective action

plan was issued for the academy

for its handling of a contract to

oversee the now-defunct academy

for the Liberty County Sheriff’s

Office.

The academy was involved in

a scandal last year when TCOLE

found that 19 officers trained

by an academy that’s supposed

to be managed by the College

of the Mainland did not receive

adequate basic police officer

training.

As a result, the Texas Commission

on Law Enforcement

revoked the licenses of the 19

cadets.

COM entered into an agreement

with the Liberty County

Sheriff’s office starting in May

2021 and entered into a formal

agreement in January 2022.

The academy was under the

supervision of then-COM Law

Enforcement Academy Director

Dan Blackford.

College officials never thoroughly

explained why the College

of the Mainland agreed to

provide oversight for a sheriff’s

office two counties away.

The program generated little

revenue for the college and was

not in its service area or taxing

district.

Later in 2022, Blackford was

forced out as director of the

academy after the college reviewed

a complaint in which he,

without actual proof, accused a

cadet from the Galveston College

Police Academy of having

terrorist ties.

There have been other struggles

within the academy over

the past decade, some of which

have prompted TCOLE reviews.

Established in 1967, the College

of the Mainland Police Academy

graduated its first class of

cadets in 1970. Since then, 1,605

police officers have graduated

from the program.

The college said that during

that time, the academy conducted

126 cohorts and provided

1,385 continuing education

courses, serving more than

10,500 law enforcement professionals

across the region.

Still, the program’s shutdown

will not affect hiring recruits for

local agencies. Texas City Police

Department sends its recruits

to Alvin Community College,

League City recruits come from

Pearland PD’s academy or Houston

Community College Academy,

Galveston PD recruits train

at Galveston College and smaller

departments such as Hitchcock

hire commissioned officers.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s

Office recruits from different

academies, primarily from Galveston

College and its internal

training program.

Santa Fe PD Chief Robert

Shores said that, depending on

the timing of the hire, his department

will send its recruits to

either Alvin or COM. After 2026,

though, Alvin will be the choice.

La Marque Police Chief Randall

Aragon, who heads the advisory

committee for COM’s Academy,

said he has two new officers

in the academy now and, while

surprised at the decision, wasn’t

shocked.

“There have been many problems

with that program in the

past, but I thought (COM Police

Academy Director) Mike Bell has

cleaned up those problems,” Aragon

said. “I’m hoping that by just

looking at the statistics, TCOLE

will eventually change its mind.”

Aragon noted that since Bell

took over the program, graduation

rates have been in the 90%

percentile. The chief said officers

trained at COM are better prepared

for work in a new era of

policing.

College administrators appear

ready to move on as Nichols and

incoming president Helen Castellanos

Brewer signaled a focus

on the criminal justice training

the college offers.

Working with four-year institutions,

COM plans to offer a

Bachelor of Science degree in

Criminal Justice. Currently, COM

offers only an Associate’s Degree.

COM’s firearms training facility

will remain operational because

several local, state, and national

law enforcement agencies highly

demand it.

And while a bond referendum

approved by voters in

2023 included funding for a

50,000-square-foot public safety

careers facility, the space that

was to be used for the academy

will be re-purposed for the

college’s criminal justice and fire

academy, as well as paramedics

courses.

The final day of the academy

will run from July to December,

while the Fall evening academy

was canceled.


AROUND THE COUNTRY

MILWAUKEE, WI.

FBI arrests Wisconsin judge, alleging she obstructed arrest of illegal alien.

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin

judge Friday morning for

allegedly hiding a previously

deported illegal immigrant in

her jury room in order to stop

him from being arrested by ICE,

Fox News has learned.

Milwaukee County Circuit

Court Judge Hannah Dugan

was arrested and charged with

obstruction of an official proceeding

after evidence came

to light that she had shielded

the migrant from ICE agents,

according to a criminal complaint.

She was also charged

with concealing an individual to

prevent discovery and arrest.

Dugan demanded that the

officers proceed to the chief

judge’s office and – after his

hearing ended - escorted

Flores-Ruiz and his attorney

out a restricted jury door, bypassing

the public area where

agents were waiting in order to

help him avoid arrest, per the

complaint.

Federal agents from ICE,

FBI, CBP and DEA attempted

to arrest the undocumented

male – Mexican national Eduardo

Flores-Ruiz -- following his

scheduled criminal court appearance

before Dugan on April

18 to face three misdemeanor

battery charges.

Dugan appeared in federal

court in Milwaukee on Friday

and made no public comments

during the brief hearing, according

to the Milwaukee Journal

Sentinel.

Her attorney, Craig Mastantuono,

told the court: "Judge Dugan

wholeheartedly regrets and

protests her arrest. It was not

made in the interest of public

safety." Her next court appearance

is May 15.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

reported that Dugan had

responded to the accusations in

its publication on Tuesday, writing:

"Nearly every fact regarding

the 'tips' in your email is inaccurate."

Attorney General Pam Bondi

blasted Dugan's actions on

America Reports.

"We could not believe that

a judge really did that," Bondi

said. "Shame on her."

Flores-Ruiz was being arrested

after officials said they

found probable cause that

he was removable under U.S.

immigration law, given he was

previously deported and never

sought or obtained permission

to re-enter the country. When

agents identified themselves to

him outside the court on April

18, he fled the scene on foot

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BISMARCK, N.D. — The Bismarck

Police Department

released body camera footage

showing a woman striking an

officer with her car, leading to

a fatal officer-involved shooting,

KFYR reported.

During an April 22 news conference,

police shared video

showing the suspect and officer

engaging in conversation following

a traffic stop on March

7. The officer smelled odors of

marijuana and alcohol coming

from the vehicle and asked the

suspect to step out.

The suspect refused, reversed

her vehicle and drove towards

the officers. After both officers

avoided being struck, the suspect

again reversed the vehicle,

driving it backwards several

yards. She then drove at officers

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She struck Officer Matthew

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feet over a tall snowbank

and into a fence. He struck the

fence with so much force that

his gun flew out of his hand


and landed on the other side of

the fence, according to the critical

incident release. The suspect

can be seen driving up the

bank and toward James, who

was “laying defenseless.”

Officer Nathan Anderson fired

his weapon in response, striking

the suspect. The vehicle

came to rest on the snowbank,

feet away from the injured officer.

The suspect later died at

the hospital from her injuries,

according to the report.

The North Dakota Bureau of

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the incident and determined

that Anderson’s use of force

was justified. Burleigh County

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confirmed no charges would be

filed, citing the threat to Officer

James’ life.

“Officer Anderson’s quick

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loss of Officer James’ life,” said

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Due to the incident, James

sustained injuries that will

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By Joanna Putman

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO— The

Colorado Springs Police Department

released body-worn camera

footage of a fatal officer-involved

shooting of a man who

ran toward a bystander while

carrying a gun, FOX 21 News

reported.

The March 31 incident began

when officers responded to a

parking lot after a 911 caller reported

a man breaking into vehicles.

The caller told dispatchers

the suspect had pointed a gun at

him when confronted.

When officers arrived, they

found the suspect sitting in a vehicle

with the driver’s side door

open. According to CSPD, the

suspect refused multiple commands

to show his hands and

exit the car.

As officers attempted to de-escalate

the situation, a bystander

in a vehicle was parked nearby,

placing an uninvolved person in

close proximity to the scene. The

suspect eventually exited the car

and began arguing with officers

before running between parked

vehicles toward the bystander,

video shows.

An officer can be heard in the

footage warning others that the

man was armed. Fearing for the

bystander’s safety, an officer

fired three times, striking the

suspect. A loaded 9mm handgun

was recovered at the scene,

according to the report.

The suspect was taken into

custody and given medical aid

but later died from his injuries.

The officer, a member of the

Gold Hill Division, has been with

the department for four years.


The El Paso County Sheriff’s

Office is leading the investigation.

Once complete, the findings

‘YOU GUYS HAD FUN THOUGH,

RIGHT?': MAN OFFERS COCK-

TAIL TO FLA. OFFICER DURING

PURSUIT

By Mark Price

The Charlotte Observer

SEBRING, FL. — A DUI suspect

trying to outrun the cops slowed

his van at one point — to offer

a cocktail out the window for

one of his pursuers, Florida body

camera video shows.

It’s happened just after 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 19, as that deputy

was manning a road block in

Sebring, the Highlands County

Sheriff’s Office says.

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will be forwarded to the 4th

Judicial District Attorney’s Office

for review.

The driver escaped the scene,

only to crash “several miles”

away near the Sebring Regional

Airport, officials said.

He then asked if the arresting

deputies “had fun” chasing him,

video shows.

“Strange things happen all the

time when you’re in law enforcement.

This one, however, might

make the books,” the sheriff’s

office wrote in an April 21 Facebook

post.

“We would be very interested

to hear from anyone else

who has been offered a vodka

spritzer by their suspect in the

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middle of a vehicle pursuit. Or

that the same suspect calmly

tried to walk away from a

crash, puffing on a cigarette,

despite being surrounded by

deputies.

“Or (yes, it keeps going) that

the same suspect asked why he

was being arrested and commented

to the deputies ‘You

guys had fun, though, right?’”

the sheriff’s office said.

The driver was stopped only

after being hit with a stun gun,

knocking him to the pavement,

video shows.

Investigators say the chase

was initiated after Richard

Christopher Smith , 39, took

“several items, including several

alcoholic beverages” from a

store in Sebring, officials said.

“It reported that the man

was in a black minivan, driving

circles around the store,” the

sheriff’s office said.

“When deputies arrived, Smith

sped off ... It was during this

pursuit when Smith held a can

of Ketel One vodka spritz out

the window as he drove by a

deputy trying to get him to stop,

telling the deputy ‘I was just

going to give you a drink, that’s

it’ as he passed.”

Spike strips were used to flatten

his van’s tires after officials

said he tried “to ram two patrol

vehicles.”

Smith, who lives in Miami

, was arrested and charged

with: Two counts of aggravated

assault on a law enforcement

officer; Battery on a law enforcement

officer; Two counts

of resisting arrest; DUI and refusal

to submit to a DUI test; and

petty theft.


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OPENING FIRE ON IOWA OFFI-

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OFF

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Body

camera footage released by the

Cedar Rapids Police Department

shows the moment officers

exchanged gunfire with a man

during an 11-hour standoff.

Christopher Kern, 49, pleaded

guilty on April 4 to three counts

of attempted murder of a peace

officer after firing at Cedar Rapids

police who were trying to

arrest him on outstanding warrants,

according to CBS2 Iowa.

On April 18, Kern was sentenced

to 50 years in prison

without the possibility of parole.

Sixth Judicial District Judge

Jason Besler described the crime

as “heinous and horrible,” stating

that it was “luck or grace” that

no officers were killed or injured,

The Gazette reported.

The standoff occurred on Feb.

19 at the Chelsea Apartments, located

near the Cedar Rapids Police

Department. Kern had been

staying at the apartment with

a tenant who initially denied

his presence to police but later

admitted Kern was inside with

firearms, narcotics and body armor.

When officers attempted to

make contact, Kern fired at them.

Officers informed Kern they

were positioned in the hallway,

taking cover for their safety. At

one point, Kern stepped out of

the apartment armed with a rifle

and began firing at them, video

shows. Officers returned fire as

Kern retreated and continued

shooting by pointing his weapon

through the open doorway.

While still inside the apartment,

Kern fired rounds into

an interior wall, attempting to

strike officers positioned in the

hallway. Over the next several

hours, he ignored repeated

negotiation attempts from law

enforcement urging him to surrender,

police said.

Eventually, officers breached

the door and deployed a robot

into the apartment. The robot

located Kern hiding under a bedspread.

He was taken into custody

without further incident.

Kern also reportedly told his

son during the incident that he

intended to die by officer fire.

Police recovered three firearms

near Kern: an AR-15 rifle used

during the standoff, a 9 mm

Taurus handgun and a .32 caliber

revolver.

OKLA. PD’S DRONE PROGRAM

CREDITED IN RESCUE OF MAN

STRUCK BY TRAIN

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. — A man

struck by a train in Oklahoma

City likely wouldn’t have survived

— if not for a drone.

The Oklahoma City Police Department’s

Drone as First Responder

(DFR) program was put

to the test recently when a train

conductor called 911, believing

he may have hit someone but

unsure where the person was,

KFOR reported. A drone was

deployed within minutes, quickly

locating the man and directing

fire crews to his exact location.

“Access was a huge issue in

this instance and knowing which

direction to come from, saving

those seconds and that’s really

what made the difference,” said

Lucas Qualls, district chief of

support services with the Oklahoma

City Fire Department.

The man was seriously injured,

but thanks to the rapid drone deployment

and real-time location

data, emergency crews reached

him in time.

For several years, OKCPD and

the Oklahoma City Fire Department

have been laying the

groundwork for the DFR program.

It relies on rooftop drone

docks stationed across the city,

allowing responders to launch a

drone and receive live footage in

under two minutes.

“They are providing situational

awareness they need to make

better tactical decisions, more

effective resource allocation and

to have better outcomes in the

incidents they respond to,” said

Noreen Charlton, public safety

strategy for Skydio, told KFOR.

Sgt. Dax Laporte with OKCPD

told KFOR the technology allows

police and fire to respond more

effectively across a wide range

of calls.

“It is deploying drones in docks

spread out through the city of

Oklahoma City that allows us

to respond to calls for service

in multiple different facets,” he

said.

The drones also assist in fire

suppression with thermal imaging

capabilities, helping responders

locate hot spots and

possible victims inside burning

structures.

Beyond emergencies, drones

can even help determine whether

a response is needed at all.

As the program continues to

expand, public safety officials

say the drones are proving to be

more than a high-tech tool —

they’re becoming a life-saving

partner in the field.

VA. K-9 KILLED AFTER BE-

ING STRUCK BY PATROL CAR

DURING PURSUIT

By Laurence Hammack

The Roanoke Times, Va.

ROANOKE, VA. — A Roanoke

police dog died early Friday

after being struck by a patrol

car during a pursuit of a fleeing

suspect.

“The Roanoke Police Department

is saddened to announce

the line-of-duty death of K-9

Knox,” police said in a news release

about the circumstances of

an incident involving the 3-yearold

German shepherd.

At about 1:40 a.m., police spotted

a stolen car at a gas station

in the 3900 block of Melrose Avenue

Northwest. The driver sped

off when officers attempted a

traffic stop.

After a short pursuit, the vehicle

broke down in the 4200 block

of Vermont Avenue. The driver

ran from the car, and Knox was

released to pursue and apprehend

the suspect.

During the release of the dog,

“an officer continued in his

police vehicle and struck K-9

Knox,” police said in a news release.

The male dog was rushed

to an emergency veterinarian’s

office, where he later died.

An internal review of the incident

is underway, police said.

“We bear the weight of this loss

with solemn reflection,” police

Chief Scott Booth said in a statement.

“RPD will forever honor

Knox and his life of service to

our community.”


Police are planning a funeral

service for Knox, who became

part of the department in May

2023. Of the six dogs in the department’s

K-9 unit, Knox was

one that was specifically trained

to apprehend suspects, police

said.

The driver of the stolen car has

been identified as Timothy Darnell

Bryant, 44, of Roanoke. He

is wanted on charges of grand

larceny, felony alluding, hitand-run,

driving without a valid

license, and additional outstanding

warrants.

A woman who remained in

the car was arrested on pending

charges from other jurisdictions.


DEVARJAYE “DJ” DANIEL

REACHES GOAL OF BEING

SWORN IN BY 1,000 POLICE

DEPARTMENTS

BERKELEY, MO. — A 13-yearold

Texas boy battling a rare

form of brain and spinal cancer

was sworn in as an honorary

member of more than 200 law

enforcement agencies during a

single ceremony in Berkeley, Missouri

— part of a larger journey

that has seen him join over 1,000

departments nationwide, My

Journal Courier reported.

Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel has

made it his mission to be sworn

in by at least 1,000 law enforcement

agencies. During the April

15 ceremony, which included

officers from across Missouri and

Illinois, he surpassed that goal,

reaching around 1,100 agencies.

Departments from west-central

Illinois counties such as Sangamon,

Jersey, Brown, Pike and

Greenfield were among those

represented.

Murrayville-Woodson Police

Officer Mike Broaddus was

among those in attendance and

described the experience as

“awesome.”

“They are just so positive,”

Broaddus said of DJ and the nine

other children who were also

sworn in that day, all of whom

have had or currently have

cancer. “We are all affected by

cancer… and these kids, they are

so positive.”

The ceremony, hosted by the

Berkeley Police Department, began

with DJ being recognized as

an honorary graduate of the St.

Lous County Police Academy. He

was then given a honorary Peace

Officer’s License by the Missouri

Department of Public Safety.

He was then sworn in by more

than 200 other agencies, most

of which were in Missouri and

Illinois.

Following DJ’s appointment, he

assisted in swearing in nine other

children to be honorary police

officers. After the ceremony ended,

he also attended a St. Louis

Cardinals baseball game, where

he performed a “traffic stop” on

the Cardinals’ mascot, Fredbird,

the Berkeley Police Department

told Police1.

DJ was diagnosed with cancer

in 2018 and initially given five

months to live. Since then, he

has dedicated himself to raising

awareness of childhood cancer

and inspiring others through his

dream of joining law enforcement.

His efforts have taken him

across the country, beginning in

Texas and expanding to include

hundreds of departments nationwide.

“I was not expecting that,” he

said. “I ain’t going to lie, I felt like

I was about to cry.”

DJ remains committed to his

mission, telling reporters, “I’m

going to keep on going until my

gas tank runs out. That’s when

God calls you home.”

VIRGINIA OFFICERS SHOT

DURING TRAFFIC STOP, SUS-

PECT KILLED

Two Fairfax County, Virginia,

police officers are in the hospital

after a 36-year-old man,

who was killed by a third officer

on scene, opened fire on them

during a traffic stop Wednesday

April 23.

The shooting happened at

about 3 p.m. near Greenbriar

Town Center, a popular shopping

destination with dozens of retailers

in Chantilly, Police said.

Two officers were taken to the

hospital with gunshot wounds

to their arms, according to FCPD.

Their injuries are not life-threatening,

Fox News reports.

One of the officers was

conducting traffic enforcement

when the suspect's car

pulled over "very abruptly" and

slammed on his brakes, Fairfax

County Police Chief Kevin Davis

said during a news conference.

The officer went up to the suspect’s

car. The suspect allegedly

refused to identify himself or

provide his registration, and told

the officer he was armed.

Other officers arrived at the

scene and the man reached for

his gun, which was holstered to

a gun belt over his clothing. He

was repeatedly asked to stop

reaching for the weapon before

he opened fire wounding the two

officers.

A third uniformed Fairfax

County police officer at the

scene, saw the shooting from the

opposite side of the car and fired

at the suspect, fatally wounding

him.

GA. TOWN LOSES PD AS OF-

FICERS, CHIEF RESIGN AMID

COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CONSOLIDATION

By Lucille Lannigan

The Albany Herald

FORT GAINES, GA. — Fort

Gaines no longer has a police

department after two officers

and the police chief quit amid a

consolidation process with the

Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

About 30 residents crowded

into the small city hall building

here Tuesday evening to hear the

mayor and councilmen discuss

the dismantling of the department.

The council voted to move

forward with negotiations to

combine the city’s law enforcement

coverage with the Clay’s

Sheriff’s Office because the city

cannot fund a police department.

The negotiations with the

sheriff’s department would provide

a six-month “trial” coverage

period.

A few residents voiced concerns

during public comment.

“We can’t afford our police

department, and that is a major

concern,” Fort Gaines resident

Mary Ann Parham said. “I think

everybody here is concerned that

we’re going bankrupt like Edison

did and like Georgetown did. We

deserve answers.”

Short-staffed law enforcement

agencies are not uncommon in

this part of the state. Many of

Fort Gaines’ neighboring towns

operate with fewer than five officers

and a mix of full- and parttime

staff. Edison , which borders

Fort Gaines , has been recovering

from a financial crisis for more

than a year and had only one

full-time officer for about a year.

Edison has since been able to

hire more officers but not without

imposing a monthly law

enforcement fee on citizens in

order to pay officers and operate

police cars and communication

services. Last year, another nearby

town, Arlington , had to cancel

its historic May Day Parade

due to a lack of law enforcement.

Many of these towns are

reliant on their county sheriff’s

departments for support.

The Fort Gaines City Council

and mayor discussed Tuesday

that the city had been going over

budget on the police department

for several years. Mayor Kenneth

Sumpter said this was due to the

city’s inability to hire enough officers.

Fort Gaines had two fulltime

officers and a police chief.

However, in order to provide adequate

law enforcement coverage

to the city, they were consistently

working overtime, extending

beyond the city’s budget.

Not everyone was in agreement

about abandoning the local

police department. Councilwoman

Susie Rhodes said she was

interested in keeping the local

department.

“Even if it’s something like of

the time, I mean we have the

cars, we have the equipment, we

have facilities in place,” she said.

“I would like to see us advertise

for a new chief and at a greatly

discounted pay scale.”

However, most agreed that

finding a new chief and officers

was unrealistic for the city at

this stage.

TWO COLORADO OFFICERS

SEVERELY WOUNDED IN AM-

BUSH WERE SHOT IN HEAD BY

SUSPECT OUT ON BOND FOR 3

FELONIES

PUEBLO, CO. — Two of the police

officers who were critically

injured in an ambush shooting

were shot in the head with an

AR-15 rifle, according to a letter

sent by the Colorado Association

of Chiefs of Police to Gov. Jared

Polis and state lawmakers, The

Pueblo Chieftain reported.

The letter reveals new details

in the shooting, including that

the two most seriously injured

officers were shot in the head,

according to the report. A third

officer was also wounded. All


three were hospitalized, with the

two officers who suffered head

wounds now discharged. The

third officer was expected to be

released by April 12.

The suspect, who was out on

bond in three separate felony

cases despite 14 prior felony

arrests, was killed by return fire

from officers, according to the

report. The incident remains under

investigation by the 10th Judicial

Critical Incident Response

Team, led by the Colorado Bureau

of Investigation.

CACP officials wrote that the

first officer was ambushed while

sitting in his vehicle. As additional

officers arrived, the suspect

fired nearly 80 rounds from

the rifle, according to the letter.

Pueblo police spokesperson

Bianca Hicks said the officers’

survival came down to chance,

noting that slight changes in bullet

trajectory could have resulted

in fatalities.

Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller,

speaking after the attack,

blamed recent state policies for

enabling such violence.

“The blood of my officers lays

at the steps of the Capitol,” Noeller

said, referencing laws he

believes have weakened penalties

for violent offenders.

The CACP also supports new

measures under consideration,

including bills that would allow

judges to impose monetary

bonds for repeat court

no-shows, reclassify all firearm

thefts as felonies and restrict

gun ownership for those convicted

of auto theft, according to

the report.

State Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, who

met with Noeller and Pueblo

Mayor Heather Graham on April


4, said that while there was

agreement on issues like firearm

theft penalties, the suspect’s

release was not the direct result

of recent legislative changes. Of

the 14 felony charges Soto had

faced, 10 were dismissed and

juries acquitted him on two others

charges. His convictions date

back to 2015.

Gov. Polis, through a spokesperson,

said he supports law enforcement

efforts and shares the

CACP’s vision of improving public

safety. His office cited statewide

crime reductions from 2023 to

2024, including a 15% drop in

property crime and a 26% decrease

in auto theft, according to

the report.

Polis said he intends to continue

working with law enforcement

on legislation targeting gun

and vehicle theft and will use his

veto power if needed to oppose

bills that could weaken public

safety.

NEW MEXICO GOVERNOR

SENDS NATIONAL GUARD TO

HELP ALBUQUERQUE POLICE

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan

Grisham has authorized the deployment

of New Mexico National

Guard personnel to support

the Albuquerque Police Department.

This move comes due to “ongoing

public safety challenges

in the city, particularly along the

Central Avenue corridor and other

specific areas.”

The governor, along with city

leaders, insist the National Guard

will not be acting as police

officers, but they could be in

Albuquerque for a while, KOB

reports.

The National Guard’s main role

is to support Albuquerque police

officers, so those officers can be

out on the streets fighting crime.

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold

Medina points to the Central

Corridor as an area that needs a

lot of help.

The National Guard will be

responding to medical emergencies,

de-escalating potentially

volatile encounters, and handing

out water and food to people

dealing with homelessness.

They’ll also be doing security at

crime scenes and traffic control

for accidents, transporting

prisoners and helping TSA at the

airport.


TRUMP PARDONS NEV. POL-

ITICIAN WHO PAID FOR COS-

METIC SURGERY WITH FUNDS

TO HONOR SLAIN OFFICER

LAS VEGAS — President Donald

Trump has pardoned a Nevada

politician who was awaiting

sentencing on federal charges

that she used money meant for

a statue honoring a slain police

officer for personal costs, including

plastic surgery.

Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas

city councilwoman and state

lawmaker who ran unsuccessfully

in 2022 for state treasurer,

was found guilty in October of

six counts of federal wire fraud

and one count of conspiracy to

commit wire fraud. She was out

of custody ahead of her sentencing,

which had been scheduled

for next month.

In a lengthy statement Thursday

on Facebook, Fiore expressed

gratitude to the president

while also accusing the U.S.

government and “select media

outlets” of a broad, decade-long

conspiracy to “target and dismantle”

her life.

The White House confirmed

Fiore had been pardoned but did

not comment on the president’s

decision.

The pardon, issued Wednesday,

comes less than a week after

Fiore lost a bid for a new trial.

She had been facing the possibility

of decades in prison.

Federal prosecutors said at

trial that Fiore, 54, had raised

more than $70,000 for the statue

of a Las Vegas police officer

who was fatally shot in 2014 in

the line of duty, but had instead

spent some of it on cosmetic

surgery, rent and her daughter’s


wedding.

“Michele Fiore used a tragedy

to line her pockets,” federal

prosecutor Dahoud Askar said.

FBI agents in 2021 subpoenaed

records and searched Fiore’s

home in Las Vegas in connection

with her campaign spending.

In a statement, Nevada Democratic

Party Executive Director

Hilary Barrett called the pardon

“reckless” and a “slap in the

face” to officers.

Fiore, who does not have a

law degree, was appointed as

a judge in Nye County in 2022

shortly after she lost her campaign

for state treasurer.

She was elected last June to

complete the unexpired term of

a judge who died but had been

suspended without pay amid her

legal troubles. Pahrump is an

hour’s drive west of Las Vegas.

In her statement Thursday, Fiore

also said she plans to return

to the bench next week.

Nye County said it is awaiting

an update on Fiore’s current suspension

from the state Commission

on Judicial Discipline, which

told The Associated Press in an

email that it was aware that Fiore

had been pardoned but that it

didn’t have further comment on

her situation.

SWORD-WIELDING WOM-

AN WITH GUNSHOT WOUNDS

STEALS CRUISER, LEADING TO

PURSUIT BY MITCHELL WIL-

LETTS

WARRICK COUNTY, KY. — A

woman wearing a motorcycle

helmet and waving a sword at

an Indiana police officer stole

his car and led authorities on

a chase that ended violently in

Kentucky, officials say.

A Chandler police officer was

responding to a reckless driver

call at about 9 a.m. Monday,

April 21 , in Warrick County

when they first encountered the

suspect, Indiana State Police said

in a news release.

She was later identified as Nina

Devillez, 31, of Santa Claus, Indiana

, records show.

Devillez wouldn’t pull over, so

the officer pursued her until she

crashed into a ditch, police said.

However, she emerged from the

wreck with what “appeared to

be a sword” and began waving

it at the officer, who opened

fire, hitting Devillez “at least

once,” police said. Despite being

wounded, she got into the

officer’s patrol vehicle and sped

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away.

“The suspect was able to elude

police until a Rockport Police

officer spotted the Chandler

Police vehicle traveling south on

US 231 near C.R. 350 North. Police

attempted to stop the police vehicle,

but the suspect continued

to travel south at speeds of more

than 120 mph,” the release said.

Shortly after crossing into Kentucky,

Devillez went off the road

and crashed into a field, according

to ISP.

At that moment, a deputy with

the Daviess County Sheriff’s

Department arrived at the scene

and saw an Indiana officer yelling

commands at Devillez, which

she was ignoring, records show.

The deputy said Devillez was

bleeding from multiple gunshot

wounds.

She tried to run away, but apparently

wasn’t able to, so she

started swinging her helmet at

an officer, the deputy reported,

according to documents.

“I deployed my taser and had

to deliver a few cycles until

(Devillez) finally stopped,” they

reported.

According to Indiana police,

Devillez was taken to a hospital

for treatment.

Kentucky records show she’s

facing multiple charges including

fleeing police, resisting arrest

and disorderly conduct.

She’s also facing numerous felony

charges in Indiana related to

attacking an officer and stealing

the officer’s vehicle.

Indiana and Kentucky authorities

listed different genders for

the suspect, but previous court

records identify Devillez as

transgender, the Courier & Press

reported.


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OFFICIALS CONFIRM THAT

DHS NOEM'S PURSE WAS STO-

LEN BY AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.

Attorney for the District of

Columbia confirmed in an interview

with NBC News that the

individual wanted for stealing

Department of Homeland Security

(DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's

purse is in the United States

illegally.

Ed Martin also said that a second

suspect who is also in the

country illegally is being sought

by law enforcement. He added

that it is not believed that the

suspects targeted Noem because

she is the DHS secretary. Martin

said, "There is no indication

it was because of that. It was

frankly, it was a nice looking

purse."

Maritn confirmed that U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

(ICE) is now involved,

saying, "President Trump's direction

to us is we charge these

folks that are here illegally and

we prosecute them, as well as

deport them when need be, you

know, as soon as that can happen.

What I can tell you is he

won't be back on the streets in

America."

Martin said that the person

who took the bag knew exactly

what he was doing. He said,

"This was not an amateur. This

was a person, a thief, that knew

how to do this. You could see

how he scouted the room out."

As the DHS secretary, Noem receives

Secret Service protection.

When asked for comment from

the U.S. Secret Service agent

that was providing protection

for Noem, the agency's spokesperson

Anthony Guglielmi said,

"For the safety of our agents and

officers, we are not in a position

to confirm or comment at this

time. Should criminal charges be

filed, the Department of Homeland

Security will provide public

information in accordance with

established procedures."

Law Enforcement Today previously

reported on Noem's purse

being snatched while she was

out to dinner on Easter Sunday

with her family. A masked man

walked into Capital Burger and

passed two plainclothes Secret

Service officers who were sitting

at the bar on his way to her

table, which was upstairs.

According to two sources fa-


miliar with the incident and who

viewed the surveillance footage,

he then sat down next to Noem's

table, where she was eating

with her family, and put his foot

on her purse to drag it towards

himself. Then, he swiftly picked it

up, tucked it under his jacket and

walked out, passing the Secret

Service agents on his way out.

Noem's purse contained $3,000

cash as well as her DHS access

badge, her passport, various

credit cards, blank checks, a set

of keys, her driver's license, and

medication. The investigation remains

on going and is being handled

by the Metropolitan Police

and the U.S. Secret Service.

After the incident, Fox News

reported that Noem told podcaster

Vince Coglianese on the

"VINCE Show" that, "It was kind

of shocking, actually, because

it was sitting right by my feet. I

actually felt my purse, he hooked

it with his foot and drug it a few

steps away and dropped a coat

of it and took it."

She added, "I felt it, but I

thought it was my grandkids

kicking me in the legs. But it was

very professionally done, and it

tells that this happens all the

time to people and that they live

in communities where this is a

danger and it reaffirms why I am

here. My job is to make sure that

I do everything, every day I can

to make our communities safer

and President Trump recognizes

that families shouldn't have to

live with any kind of violence in

their lives."

WOMAN FIRES SHOT TO-

WARD LAPD, CHP OFFICERS

BEFORE OIS

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles

police have released video from


the shooting of author Jillian

Lauren, the wife of a Weezer

band member, during a backyard

confrontation that culminated in

an officer-involved shootings.

Lauren’s wounds were not

life-threatening in the April 8

shooting in the northeast Los

Angeles neighborhood of Eagle

Rock, where the 51-yearold

wife of Weezer bass player

Scott Shriner emerged from her

home with a gun as city police

and the California Highway Patrol

searched the area for three

people who fled a car wreck.

Lauren — listed by police as

Jillian Lauren Shriner — was

released on a $1 million bond on

suspicion of attempted murder

pending further investigation.

She is scheduled to appear in

court April 30.

Police released the excerpts

from body camera recordings,

surveillance video and audio of

911 dispatch conversations on

Friday. The video clips show officers

peering over a high wooden

fence into a yard and shouting

over the noise of a surveillance

helicopter at a woman to put

down her gun or risk getting

shot. The fence obscures from

the cameras what is on the other

side.

CLICK TO WATCH

“Ma’am, we’re trying to help

you. Put the gun down,” a voice

says. “You’re going to get shot.

It’s the police.”

An officer indicates that the

woman has cocked a gun — “Oh,

she racked it” — immediately

before the sound of at least six

shots rings out.

After racking the gun, the

woman had pointed it at the officers

and fired, according to the

LAPD critical incident release.

In a separate segment of silent

surveillance video from Lauren’s

backyard, she can be seen exiting

the home barefoot and carrying

a pistol in her right hand.

Another segment shows Lauren

from behind, apparently raising

a gun that is briefly visible. Dirt

kicks up near her feet, and she

turns and walks toward a doorway

to the house.

Further body camera video

shows Lauren lying prone in the

middle of a residential road as

police place handcuffs behind

her back, while noting that she

has a wound on her arm.

Weezer is a Los Angeles-based

band, beloved especially for its

1994 record unofficially known as

the “Blue Album,” with songs including

“Say It Ain’t So.” Shriner

joined the band in the 2000s.


MAN FABRICATES 911 CALL

TO LURE CALIF. DEPUTIES TO

SCENE OF FAKE HOME INVA-

SION BEFORE FATAL OIS

HESPERIA, CA — Newly released

body-worn camera

footage and 911 dispatch audio

from a deputy-involved shooting

in Hesperia show a man staging

a fake home invasion to provoke

a deadly encounter with law enforcement,

VVNG reported.

On September 20, 2023, deputies

responded to a 911 call

reporting armed intruders at a

residence. The caller was evasive

about his exact location, urging

dispatchers to “trace the call”

while pleading for help, according

to San Bernardino County

Sheriff’s Department critical

incident briefing.

Deputies arrived at the scene

and encountered the caller exiting

the home wearing a mask

and holding a handgun.

According to the San Bernardino

County Sheriff’s Department

video released on April 24, the

suspect pointed the weapon at

a deputy, leading officers to fire

shots at him.

Despite being fired upon, the

suspect continued advancing

toward the deputy, chasing

him around a parked vehicle

while brandishing the gun,

video shows. The deputy fired

additional rounds while seeking

cover, striking the suspect,

who later fell to the ground. The

deputy’s body-worn camera

was deactivated when it hit the

ground during the confrontation.

A second deputy arrived four

minutes later, issued commands

for the suspect to drop

the weapon, and fired when he

failed to comply, video show. The


suspect was pronounced dead at

the scene.

Authorities determined that

the weapon found in the man’s

hand was a BB gun designed to

resemble a Sig Sauer P365 9mm

handgun, according to the critical

incident briefing. Investigators

confirmed the 911 call was

made from a phone registered to

the suspect, concluding he had

staged the false emergency to

lure deputies to the scene.

One of the deputies involved

sustained minor injuries and

was treated and released from a

hospital.

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MIAMI — U.S. Immigration and

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agencies in Florida,

arrested 780 migrants during a

four-day operation, ABC News

reported.

Dubbed “Operation Tidal

Wave,” the effort utilized ICE’s

287(g) authority, which allows

state and local officers to assist

in immigration enforcement.

Deputized personnel participated

in arrests both in jails and

during routine field operations.

Todd Lyons, acting ICE director,

called the operation the first of

its kind.

“We brought a ‘whole the government’

approach with cooperative

jurisdictions that want

to help ICE secure communities

in neighborhoods and remove

public safety threats from our

neighborhoods,” Lyons said.

During the operation, 275

individuals with final orders of

removal — meaning they can be

deported without further legal

proceedings — were among

those arrested, according to the

report. ICE said the collaboration

included Florida state troopers,

local police and county sheriffs,

who helped identify public safety

threats during their regular

duties.

ICE Deputy Director Madison

Sheahan added that similar

partnerships are expanding in

other states, including Texas and

Virginia, with more states joining

despite not being traditional

border states.




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Motorola Solutions has

launched SVX, a remote mic

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company’s flagship radio, APX

NEXT. Another Motorola product

Assist has also launched. It is

designed to advance the company’s

strategy to put the power

of AI into the hands of every first

responder in the U.S.

Converging a body camera

with first responders’ most

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replaces the need for multiple

devices. And Assist introduces

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evidence.”

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center staff while making it

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of something that needs to be

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and augment human attention. In

public safety, precious time can

be the consequential difference.”

The company says its research

shows that patrol officers spend

between 40% to 60% of their

time when writing reports entering

basic data about people,

vehicles and property. Motorola

Solutions is targeting this

time-consuming work, accelerating

more factually-grounded

police reports and evidence,

while preserving officers’ time

holistically, from 911 call to case

closure.

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officer’s individual perspective

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including radio conversations,

officer’s location, 911 call information,

dispatch records, other

body or street camera footage,

community inputs and more.

Assist’s access to more sources

means more cross-referencing

and verification for higher levels

of accuracy, reliability and trustworthy

insights.

“An officer is trained to notice

things in the field, so it's critical

their reports reflect their perception

of the incident, in their

voice,” said Saptharishi. “Assist

can support and verify their

perspective, including identifying

discrepancies. For example, Assist

may flag that ‘the car is black

(per video footage), not blue,’ a

finding that must be confirmed

by a human. This is about augmenting

human memory versus

replacing it.”

“We call this ‘good friction,’”

said Saptharishi. “We’re designing

to augment people, but it's

incredibly important to make

sure there is no blind trust and

over reliance on AI. This is critical

in the face of courtroom

scrutiny and upholding justice.”

Motorola Solution says the

development of SVX and Assist

highlights its vision for AI, to

simplify tasks through automation

and proactively provide

information with context for

the person and the role they’re

performing at a specific point

in time. The company adds it

will continue to develop and

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technologies, marked by the

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7:00AM – 2:00pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

National Police Week 5K Sponsored by ODMP

Starts on the North side of Army Drive

SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025

1:00pm – 2:00pm

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

2:00pm – 3:00pm

3:00pm – 3:30pm

7:00pm

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

10:00am – 11:00am

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6:00pm – 7:30pm

8:00pm – 10:00pm

National Police K9 Memorial Service

Police Unity Tour Bicycle Ride-In | Memorial

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During the week of May 10-15, law enforcement officers from

across the country travel to Washington D.C. to participate in a

series of events and ceremonies for National Police Week. The

week coincides with Peace Officers Memorial day, which falls on

May 15th, both of which are meant to honor the law enforcement

officers who lost their lives or were severely injured while serving

their communities.

National Police Week is an annual event that was started by

President John F. Kennedy in 1963. During a proclamation given

on May 4th, 1963, Kennedy announced the official holiday and encouraged

state and local governments to recognize it every year

thereafter. “Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the

United States of America, do hereby designate May 15, 1963, and

May 15 of each succeeding year, as Peace Officers Memorial Day,”

he said. “In honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous

deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in

the performance of duty.”

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In the years since the proclamation, presidents

have continued to honor fallen and

injured police officers every week of May

15th. This includes moving speeches and

honorary events, many of which take place

in Washington D.C. In addition to honoring

those people who lost their lives in the

line of duty, the event also emphasizes

the work that police officers do presently

in state and local communities across the

country. In a 2017 address, then-president

Donald Trump recognized the public servants

who had lost their lives or been injured

but also recognized the women and

men who face uncertain circumstances as

police officers every day.

“For generations, the brave women and

men of our Nation’s law enforcement have

answered the call to serve and protect our

communities. Enduring long shifts in dangerous

and unpredictable circumstances,

our Nation’s peace officers embody the

courage and honor that represent the best

of America,” Trump said in his speech. “On

Peace Officers Memorial Day and during

Police Week, we express our gratitude for

the selfless public servants who wear the

badge and put themselves in harm’s way to

keep us safe, and we pay respect for those

who lost their lives in the line of duty.”

In every year since 1982, this presidential

address is typically given during the week.

The thousands of law enforcement officers

who travel to the capital typically unite in

the Senate Park for a memorial service.

In 1982, this was a small proceeding with

only 120 guests but has since grown into a

series of events and services that draws a

large crowd from across the country. For

those unable to attend the proceedings in

Washington D.C., C-Span broadcasts the

ceremony each year.

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National Police Week 2025

The schedule for the 2025 National Police

Week includes several memorial services

and a mass for police officers who lost

their lives while on duty this year. The primary

purpose of the annual holiday is for

the country and fellow law enforcement

officers to honor those who have passed.

For attendees, the week also offers a way

forward with unity events and fundraising

initiatives.

This year, the Annual Blue Mass will be

held on May 6, at St. Patrick’s Catholic

Church in Washington D.C. The mass will

honor the 165 men and women who lost

their lives in the line of duty during 2024.

First responders from federal, state, and

local agencies will gather in remembrance

of the fallen officers in a solemn parade.

Representatives from public safety agencies

on the local and federal level also

travel to attend and speak at the mass.

The Annual Blue Mass occurs a week

before National Police Week’s official start,

and two more memorial services occur

before Peace Officers Memorial Day. The

first is the Washington Area Law Enforcement

Memorial Service, which remembers

local law enforcement who lost their lives.

The second is the Annual Police K-9 Memorial

Service on May 11th, for the fallen dogs

of police officers who gave their lives.

Significant Police Week Events

On Monday, May 12th, the Police Unity

Arrival Ceremony will take place at the

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

The primary purpose of the Police

Unity Arrival tour is to raise awareness for

officers who have died while serving their

communities. It was founded in May 1997,

by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham

Park Police Department, and has since

raised significant funds for the National

Police Fund. In addition to the efforts of

this organization, there is also a National

Police Week 5k held by Officer Down Memorial

Page. The race invites young and old

runners of all experience levels to run in

the memory of officers who have lost their

lives or been injured. This year’s theme is

“Run to Remember the Fallen” and will be

held on Saturday May 10.

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National Police Survivors conferences

for families, kids, and

teens. The conference is hosted by

Concerns of Police Survivors and

is meant to give the families and

coworkers of fallen officers the

opportunity to seek support, talk

through their grief, learn coping

mechanisms to move forward, and

connect with other people with

similar experiences.

The National Police Week proceedings

end with an appreciation

night for law enforcement with

the Washington Nationals baseball

team. While it’s no doubt a difficult

week of services and memorials

for law enforcement officers, this

event gives the thousands of public

officers who gather in the capital

the chance to acknowledge that

the risks in their line of work are

appreciated.

“It takes a special kind of courage

to be a peace officer. Whether

deputies or detectives, tribal police

or forest service officers, beat

cops or Federal agents, we hold up

those who wear the badge as heroes,”

said former president Trump

during his National Police Week

address. “Though they too often

spend their days witnessing America

at its worst, in their extraordinary

examples, we see America at

its best.”



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The American government and its

law enforcement agencies are fighting

an ongoing battle to reduce the

inflow of illegal narcotics into the

country from international cartels

primarily based in Mexico and Colombia,

South America. Driving the

decades-old battle is the need to

reduce the alarming number illicit

fentanyl overdose deaths witnessed

over the past few years, amounting

to hundreds of thousands of deaths

since 2021.

Cartel fentanyl has been the leading

cause of drug-related deaths for

a number of years, either through direct

consumption or by spiking other

drugs with lethal doses. Authorities

are currently focused on attacking

the illicit fentanyl supply due to its

high fatality rate, but they cannot ignore

the continued demand for heroin,

cocaine, and methamphetamines

(meth), which are still responsible

for thousands of deaths each year.

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The efforts to tackle the inflow of narcotics

is laudable. However, federal, state, and

local law enforcement agencies cannot do

much against internationally based cartels

as they face restrictions as to where and

how they operate. Domestic drug trafficking

organizations, on the other hand, play

a crucial role in distributing narcotics for

cartels, acting as wholesalers, cutting and

packaging the drugs into smaller quantities

for sale to the public. Operating within

the border of America provides authorities

with more power to address and degrade

their business.

Focusing on degrading domestic narcotic

operations will restrict cartels’ access

to the American market, directly impacting

their ability to function. Ignoring the

domestic gangs will allow the cartels to

maintain their easy access to the America

market via different smuggling routes,

keeping their illicit profits flowing.

President Donald Trump signed an executive

order in January 2025 enabling cartels

to be designated as foreign terrorist

organizations (FTOs). On 19 February 2025,

Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally

designated eight criminal organizations

with ties to Latin America as FTOs.

Domestic criminal organizations and

gangs have successfully evaded law enforcement

in the past, appearing to operate

beyond the law, even in American prisons.

However, by designating the cartels as

FTOs, law enforcement has a new weapon

to use against these well-funded and violent

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The two statutes that will support law

enforcement and contribute to the reduction

of the domestic drug trade are 18

U.S.C. 2339A and 2339B, which outline the

penalties for providing material support or

resources to facilitate offenses that a terrorist

group may commit.

Targeting domestic traffickers as accessories

to FTOs that provide material support

and resources to terrorist organizations

is within the law and could cripple, or

at least, seriously damage the national narcotics

supply chain. It will also discourage

new entrants because of the harsh punishment

associated with supporting FTOs.

Material support does not necessarily

mean joining the organization, but simply

knowing how that support will be used. In

the case of cartel FTOs, trading with them

and supporting their weapons sales, human

smuggling, and drug-selling activities

is classified as material support, a federal

offense that can lead to harsh sentences of

up to 20 years in a federal penitentiary.

Failing to address the supply chain

through these domestic arms of the cartels

will fail to mitigate the overdose and addiction

rates as the narcotics supply chain

remains intact and drugs flow freely.

PROSECUTORIAL CHALLENGES AND

REQUIREMENTS

To achieve the goal of effectively prosecuting

domestic drug organizations and

degrading their networks, national prosecuting

authorities must coordinate their

strategy nationwide. They need to develop

the same mandatory minimum sentences

for dealing in fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, or

meth.





According to the DEA, one kilogram (2.2

lbs.) of fentanyl has the potential to kill

500,000 people. Mandatory sentences need

to consider statistics like this to ensure

gangs know there will be no leniency if

caught, and a greater threat to the public

will result in longer sentences. Similarly,

the smaller dealers that sell grams to users

need to face harsh sentences related to

the level of their crimes to discourage them

from plying their trade.

Minimum mandatory thresholds are critical

tools in law enforcement's arsenal

because America is facing drug cartels and

gangs on its own. The supply chain can

only be disrupted within the country as

Asian suppliers of precursor chemicals will

not stop their trade despite promises made

in the past. Similarly, Mexico has yet to act

decisivelyagainst the cartels and do its part

to degrade the fentanyl and other narcotics

smuggled over its borders into the USA.

America's only option is to tackle domestic

organizations as accessories to FTOs.

The strategy will also necessitate increased

legal human resources to address

the case backlog and manage the potential

rise in future prosecutions. There is presently

a shortage of people capable of handling

all the cases brought to them by law

enforcement officers, and this will reach

crisis proportions when prosecuting large

organizations.

An additional focus area must be the

gangs that target African American communities.

While this will potentially result

in accusations of racism, the facts are that,

since 2014, the mortality rate due to overdoses

in the non-Hispanic Black male demographic

has increased fourfold, outpacing

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THE PRIMARY CAUSE IS SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS

SUCH AS FENTANYL.

Communities, particularly those in economically

disadvantaged areas, must be central to efforts

aimed at removing gangs and their dealers from

the streets. At the same time, law enforcement

initiatives must be complemented by social programs

including providing harm reduction resources,

delivering outreach messaging, and educating

residents about the effectiveness of drug treatment

and recovery support services within their

neighborhoods.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DEALERS

Degrading the domestic supply chain requires a

zero-tolerance approach – there can be no excuses

or second chances. Dealers, whether small or

large, must understand they will face harsh sanctions.

New York's 'Broken Window' strategy needs

to be applied in all drug-related offenses, not only

charging perpetrators for drug crimes, but also for

supporting terrorist organizations.

America faces a choice: either take decisive action

against drug dealing or accept a situation that

leads to increased fatalities, worsening inner-city

conditions, and rising crime rates stemming from

the hopelessness people feel in their circumstances.

Being sympathetic is no longer an option, even

though there will be an increase in the number of

people incarcerated.

With the current administration saving billions

in wasted expenditures, the overcrowding problem

and the lack of prosecutorial staff could be

resolved with a small percentage of the money

saved. New prisons with improved rehabilitation

policies and more, better-trained personnel will

enforce the courts' sentences and assist in reducing

recidivism rates.

A similar crisis will hit the state crime/narcotics

laboratories. Every narcotic arrest must have the

evidence confirmed in state laboratories, which

are also overwhelmed. Additional funding for laboratories

and skilled personnel is needed to ensure

tests and confirmations occur in a reasonable

time frame, allowing for faster prosecutions with

court-approved evidence.

PREPARING LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR EN-

HANCED OPERATIONS

Law enforcement agencies are under significant

pressure in the current environment, already facing

insufficient personnel and limited access to the

latest equipment. If tackling domestic drug trafficking

organizations is added to their workload,

they will be under even more strain. Given that

significant cases like this would take months or

even years to finalize, it's clear that these agencies

will also need more resources.

Budget allocations in law enforcement must be

increased and carefully managed across all areas,

from local police to state and federal agencies.

The list of potential funding needs is extensive,

but the most critical priority is hiring more appropriately

trained and equipped personnel, while

providing additional training and more advanced

equipment to current operatives.

As mentioned, state and federal authorities

can finance these budget initiatives by redirecting

funds from its current cost-saving measures

to law enforcement. By leveraging these savings,

stakeholders can work toward more powerful law

enforcement operations without further burdening

the taxpayer.

Law enforcement agencies have a long history

of dealing with criminal organizations, so the

tactics and processes required are well known.

Enhancing cooperation and integrating operations

across departments is crucial to effectively addressing

these challenges. By assigning a single,

integrated-agency task force to manage each

case, authorities can avoid unnecessary overlaps

or gaps in the process while ensuring different departments

do not waste time and resources on the

same investigation.

Similarly, sharing skills and investigative processes

could improve all agencies' abilities,

streamlining the process from discovery to prosecution.

Coordinated intelligence operations must

also be enhanced to address the gangs' distribution

in cities and states, and to ensure that even

the smaller dealers are included in the net.

Law enforcement should have the latest presumptive

analysis technology at hand, particularly

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at a street level, to prevent police, laboratories,

and prosecutors from wasting time on cases involving

incorrectly identified substances. These

systems are easy to use and can very accurately

identify suspicious substances on the scene in

seconds, ensuring they only send genuine narcotics

for analysis at state laboratories.

DISRUPTING CASH FLOW

Money laundering operations will also be targeted,

forcing the gangs into making more mistakes

as their usual path to 'cleaning' their profits is

shut down. With laundering operations restricted,

the gangs and cartels will be compelled to either

hoard cash or smuggle large quantities of cash out

of the country to nations with more relaxed banking

rules.

Having too much cash can be problematic for

criminal organizations, as was evident during Pablo

Escobar's reign, when he would hide cash in the

walls of his houses or bury it. His brother estimated

that about $2.1 billion was lostannually due to

rats eating it or the money being damaged by the

elements.

A final arrow in law enforcement's quiver will

be the justice system, where updated plea-bargaining

rules for specific types of narcotic crimes

could be implemented. Plea bargaining is not ideal

when dealing with people and organizations associating

themselves with FTOs, but deals will have

to be made to streamline prosecutions and ensure

the bigger fish end up behind bars.

With mandatory minimum sentences for providing

'material support to a terrorist organization',

the chances of suspects cooperating as prosecution

witnesses increase dramatically. This will

improve intelligence gathering and strengthen the

prosecution's case against high-value targets.

EMBRACE THE FIRST STEP AND EXPAND

Designating certain cartels as FTOs is only the

first step in reducing drug trafficking, and the other

crimes cartels are involved in. Their primary operations

are in different countries that may not

be willing to tackle these organizations, leaving

America with only one option. The cartels' American

associates must be eradicated by charging

them as accessories to FTOs.

The human, weapon, and narcotics supply

chains used today have had years of almost zero

consequences for their crimes, allowing them

to optimize their operations. America needs to

fight back with integrated city, state, and federal

processes that tackle these criminals as terrorist

associates, from the gram dealers on the streets

through to the domestic gangs and their money

launderers. A few sporadic arrests won’t do the

job.

The only sustainable route for law enforcement

to take is to significantly degrade the cartels and

their associates in America and to attack them

as FTO supporters, discouraging minor criminals

with harsh sentences and removing the gangs

from society for decades. This will lessen the easy

availability of drugs and provide communities with

the time to improve social care and reduce the demand

side of the supply chain.

Michael W. Brown is the global director of

counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical

Devices. He has a distinguished career spanning

over 32 years as a Special Agent for the Drug

Enforcement Administration (DEA). He served as

the country attaché in India and Myanmar. During

his tour in Myanmar, he provided foreign advisory

support for counter-narcotic enforcement that,

to date, has resulted in the interdiction of over

US$250 million in precursor chemicals and implementing

the region's first use of Raman spectroscopy

to degrade the supply chain for narcotics

production. He was also part of a special specialized

counter-narcotics unit operating in the

jungles of South America tasked with locating

and destroying drug labs and narcotic supply

chains. Michael is a graduate of the United States

Ranger Training Battalion and has a master’s

degree in interdisciplinary technology and management

from the University of Eastern Michigan.

Contact him at michael.brown@rigaku.com

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DEPUTY SHERIFF WILLIAM MAY

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WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLORIDA

END OF WATCH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025

AGE: 38 TOUR: 6 YEARS BADGE: N/A

Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at

10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs. Around 2:00 p.m., Deputy May arrived at the store and, after talking to the

subject, he decided to escort the man out of the store and not arrest him. As soon as they exited the building,

the man pulled out a gun and shot Deputy May a few times. Deputy May returned fire and was able to call for

back-up. Deputy May was transported to North Okaloosa Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds. One of

the bullets went underneath his bulletproof vest, and he passed away over four hours later. He had served with

the Walton County Sheriff's Office for over 11 years, the last six of which were as a law enforcement officer. He

is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. His mother and father retired from the Walton County Sheriff.

FALLEN HEROES

DEPUTY SHERIFF MELISSA POLLARD

WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TEXAS


AGE: N/A TOUR: 8 YEARS BADGE: N/A

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of

FM 14 and State Highway 37-S, between Quitman and Winnsboro, at approximately 10 a.m. Deputy Sheriff Pollard

succumbed to her injuries at UT Health Quitman. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.

Deputy Pollard had served with the Wood County Sheriff's Office for over eight years and had previously served with

the Fannin County Sheriff's Office and the Collin County Sheriff's Office.


HONORING OUR

CAPTAIN HELIO ARMANDO GARCIA, III

SOUTH FULTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, GEORGIA



Captain Helio Garcia was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at approximately

11:30 p.m. on Flat Shoals Road close to Connell Road. Captain Garcia was on patrol when a vehicle

veered into his lane and hit his patrol car head-on. Captain Garcia was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital

where he succumbed to his injuries early the next morning. Captain Garcia was a United States Marine

Corps veteran who had served with the South Fulton Police Department for over six years. He had previously

served with the College Park Police Department and the Holy Springs Police Department and was

instrumental in forming the South Fulton Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a

son, his mother, his father, and two brothers. Captain Garcia was posthumously promoted to Captain.

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FALLEN HEROES

DEPUTY SHERIFF JESSE PEREZ

DAWSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TEXAS

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AGE: 42 TOUR: 8 MONTHS BADGE: N/A

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez was killed when debris from a commercial vehicle struck him during a traffic

stop on West U.S. Highway 180 in Lamesa.

He succumbed to his injuries at Lamesa Medical Arts Hospital.

Deputy Perez had served with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office for eight months.


HONORING OUR

DEPUTY SHERIFF BRANDON SIKES


Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes was shot and killed during an attempted traffic stop just before exit 194

on Interstate 20, near Augusta, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Deputy Sikes and three other deputies were

serving a domestic violence protective order on the subject. At first, the man was compliant, but when

deputies turned away, he fired at them. Deputy Sikes was mortally wounded. Another deputy was shot in

the face. Two deputies returned fire. One of the deputies gathered the injured deputy through a barrage

of gunfire and transported him to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.

Deputy Sikes had served with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He is survived by his

wife, who also serves with the agency

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COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, GEORGIA

END OF WATCH SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025

FALLEN HEROES

When a police officer is killed,

it's not an agency that loses an

officer, it's an entire nation.

Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder


WORDS & PHOTOS BY W.D. FORD,

RETIRED TROOPER, NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE

My grandson showed me a

copy of this magazine on his

fancy notepad thingy. He said

“grandpa you should write about

the time you found that crashed

spaceship out in New Mexico.”

“Ah Sonny ain’t nobody gonna

care about what happened

73 years ago out in the desert.

Besides, I ain’t no good at writin

nothin noways.”

Tell me the story Grandpa, I’ll

write it down.

Well Sonny alright. It was my

first night on highway duties by

myself. It was June nineteen and

a forty-seven. I remember cause

I was a drivin’ a spakin’ new ’47

Ford, and it was hotter in hell in

that thing.

Anyhow, I was driving out on

Route 8, about 30 miles northwest

of Roswell when I saw

what I thought was some kind

of airplane flying low across the

sky, and it looked like it was on

fire. Now back then the military

was always flying experimental

this or that and them crashing

was a regular thing. But for some

reason I paid more attention to

this plane cause it was flying

all crazy around the sky before

I seen it go out of sight near the

old Foster ranch.

I headed that way and no

128 The BLUES -- MAY ‘25

sooner than I turned on to the

old ranch road, I met up with my

old friend Bill Brazel, who was

a foreman for the Fosters. I said,

“Bill, did them Air Force fly boys

crash another plane out yonder

on ya’lls ranch?”

He said, "I saw that too, but I

don’t know what it was." So, Bill

jumped on in the cruiser and we

headed up that ole dusty road

about 5 miles or so from the

highway, and there up on the hill

we seen something burning. The

closer we got to it we noticed it

wasn’t the kinda fire you regularly

see from a plane crash – it

was all blue and green kinda

flame.

There really wasn’t that much

fire, but a lot of debris scattered

all over the place. But when we

got to the what was left of the

plane, Bill said, “What is God’s

name is that? I’ve never seen

anything like that.”

Having been raised in this part

of New Mexico you see a lot of

planes being tested for the Army

and some are kinda strange, but

I had never seen a round one

before.

Bill and I got out and ran up to

what we assumed was the front

of the plane and found a huge

gaping hole in the side of whatever

the hell it was. And just

outside that hole was something

and it was hurt bad. The closer

we got…we’ll let’s just say

neither one of us could tell what

it was. I guess it was right about

that time Bill and I realized what

was going on. We had come

upon something or someone that

surely wasn’t from Earth. Now I

know you’re thinking ‘Grandpa

were you and Bill drinking that

night?” Naw sir. We were as sober

as your Aunt Betty in church

on Sunday.

But anyway, as we were trying

to see what we could do for

that man, or whatever it was,

I looked up and there was a

dozen of them Army base trucks

and Jeeps coming up the ranch

road. As soon as they pulled up,

there were soldiers all over the

place carrying rifles and shotguns

yelling for us to get away.

Now I might have been a rookie

law man, but I was smart

enough to know when a man is

out gunned, and we were out

gunned for sure. So, we got up

and backed away and watched

them guys grab that feller and

load him up in the back of a

truck.

The Soldier doing all the

talking and shouting commands,

walked up to Bill and I and said,

“Officer we got this from here.

Take this man and go back up

to the highway and make sure

nobody comes down this road.

Now get on down there…. this is

our mess and we got to clean it

up.”

So, with that we got back in

the cruiser and headed back up

to the highway. For the next few

hours there must have been over

a hundred trucks, Jeeps, flatbed

trucks and helicopters head up

the ranch road. Bill and I didn’t

quite know what to say. We just

sat and watched all them men

come and go for hours.

I walked into the Highway

Patrol office the next morning

and the place was crawling

with reporters and news people.

The Sgt. grabbed me by the

arm as soon as I walked through

the door and dragged me into

his office. “Have you seen the

paper?” he asked. “They say a

weather balloon crashed out in

the dessert. Did you see that?”

“I can tell you that wasn’t no

weather balloon, it was a damn

space craft.”

“What the hell you talkin

about Buddy, what the hell went

on here last night?

I got the damn governor calling

me wanting an explanation.

News people are crawling all

up my ass with people saying

a damn flying saucer thing

crashed out in the desert and

there are dead aliens from Mars

or some such shit dead up there.

What the hell happened?”

So, I told him what Bill and I

saw.

“What did he say when you

told him Grandpa?”

Hell, he asked me if I was

drunk on duty?

But once he talked to Bill and

he told him the same story, he

made us wait until someone

from the governor’s office came

to talk to us. A couple of hours

later a bunch of government

men all dressed in suits and

ties come walking in and sat us

down in the office. The one man

who seemed to be in charge,

ask me if I had written a report

on what I’d seen and I said, “Yes

sir, I got it right here.” I handed it

to him, and he went right ahead

and ripped it to pieces.”

He looked at me and Bill and

said, “Gentlemen what you saw

last night was a crashed weather

balloon. There weren’t no

green men, no aliens or Martians.

Just a dummy we loaded

up into that weather balloon.

So, forget everything you hear.

Forget everything you saw. Do

you understand?” Bill and I got

up out of there and never talked

about that day again.

Sonny there’s been a lot of

things happen in my life both

good and bad. But I’m almost 93,

and to this day I’ve never seen

or heard anything about aliens

coming back here. But I tell you

one thing. If they do come back

and them g’men don’t cover it

up, heaven help you and your

sister. Cause from what I’m

seeing on the TV set with this

here beer virus or whatever it

is, If people gonna grab all the

food and toilet paper up over

something they can’t even see….

what in God’s name are they

gonna do if a damn outer space

guy shows up on main street. Or

maybe they're already here and

just ain’t no body saying for just

that reason. People are crazy

son, they crazzzzyyy. Now get

on up outta here it’s time for my

nap.

If your grampa has a story

about aliens or earthlings, send

it to: bluespdmag@gmail.com.


BY MICHAEL BARRON

Remembering your first.

I remember the first funeral I

attended for a fallen officer. I was

only 12 at the time and it was my

grandfather’s funeral. He was an

investigator for the Harris County

SO under Buster Kern and everyone

called him Big John. He wasn’t

killed in the line of duty, he just

passed away due to heart failure.

But nevertheless, the SO back then

gave you a military funeral no

matter how you died.

At age 12 you see everything

much differently. The row of officers

standing at attention seemed

to go on forever, but there were

probably less than 50. And I was

not prepared for the 21-gun salute.

But I stood at attention just like

they did, because I wanted my

grandpa to be proud of me.

Ten years later, I would be

standing in one of those rows of

deputies as we laid to rest one of

our own. I was proudly wearing

a Harris County SO Badge with

my Grandfather’s badge number,

standing at attention while the

honor guard fired a 21-gun salute.

I didn’t think it would phase me

at all, but it suddenly brought me

back to “Big Johns” funeral. It was

as if I was reliving his funeral and


grieving all over again.

Over the years, far too many

times, I would relive this moment

over and over again. Each time

I prayed to our Heavenly Father

that this would be the last. Please

Father, make this the last time we

gather together to honor one of

our fallen brothers or sisters. But it

wasn’t and it isn’t until this day.

Every month, this magazine

honors the Fallen. And with every

page we complete, we hope and

pray we don’t have to add another

page. But we do. And with each

page, each tribute to yet another

senseless death of a young officer,

you feel the pain their families

feel. And some months, you meet

that pain head-on when a family

member will call to thank us for

honoring their child, their spouse

and even worse, their mom or dad.

It’s a pain we live with every day

with no end in sight.

This month, we honor all 165 officers

who died in the line in 2024.

As we write down the names and

place their photos, it all comes

back. The day they died. The notice

we received, the news story

we had to write about how they

died, and the day we created a

page in the Memorial Edition. And

the phone call, yes, the call. But

despite the pain, they go on and

we go on. It’s the calling we all

have and we continue to walk the

Thin Blue Line.

Finally, there has to be a change

in our government and our society

to have respect for law enforcement

officers and the job they do.

We have to honor the sacrifice

they make, and not worry about

offending the suspects by calling

them out for the thugs they are.

We have to do better. As a people

and a society. Some politicians

want to defund the police, some

actually do it, see the horrible

consequences and then beg the

cops to please come back.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, brothers

and sisters, we must do better.

We have to for our kids, their

kids and their kids. If we want a

better world for them, it has to

start with us. Please pray that

none of us have to stand at attention

in that honorable line again,

listening to the sounds of gunfire

and seeing yet another folded flag

being handed to a loved one.

God Bless the Peacemakers, for

they are the Children of God.


WORDS BY a SURVIVING WIDOW

“Did you know that officer that died?”

When an officer dies, the question

is always, “Did you know

him?” like somehow it could

diminish the pain of a fallen officer

if you had never met them.

As the spouse of a police officer,

I get that, as well – with an added,

“Do you know his wife?”

My response? Yes. I know her.

I know that she finds herself

alone a lot. I know she spends a

lot of time explaining to family

members, friends and co-workers

why her officer husband is

not with her. I know when someone

asks what her husband does

– she may have an alternative

answer like ‘he works for the city

(county or state)’ or ‘he’s a trash

collector’, yet someone in the

room always clarifies for her –

he’s a cop.

I know she probably has an

alias on her social media profiles

in case a suspect decides

to find their arresting officer’s

family. I know she’s proud of him

and wants to put LE stickers on

her car but won’t because she’s

worried about getting run off

the road or targeted. I know she

looks into every police car she

pulls up next to. I know when he

speaks to her in number code,

she answers him in English.

I know she cringes every time

she hears the words “officer

involved” and HATES the words

“routine traffic stop”. I know she

spends a lot of time defending

her husband’s career choice

and sometimes realizes that her

silence is necessary. I know the

justice system frustrates her, yet

she relies on it anyway. I know

that people feel it necessary to

tell her of every contact they’ve

had with LE – especially if it was

bad, yet never seem to remember

to tell her when they saw

one do something nice.

I know she sleeps alone a lot,

spends her birthday, anniversary

and her children’s birthdays

wishing he were there. I know

“date nights” on Wednesdays

are better than a Saturday every

single time. And I know when

on that date, he will have to sit

facing the door.

I know when they do get a

chance to go out, she’ll let him

drive so as to not have to hear

about her “escape route” or recite

portions of the traffic code. I

know that he’ll always recognize

someone somewhere that he’s

arrested. I know they probably

have a ‘code word’ that means

grab the kids and head the other

way – I’ll meet you at the car.

I know when her children are

little, they are proud of their

superhero. And as they grow into

teenagers, they no longer offer

what their dad does for fear

it will make them unpopular.

I know high school boys don’t

want to date cop’s daughters.

I know that she finds things in

her washer that most people

don’t have in their homes – from

blue gloves to bullets – and

thinks nothing of it. I know she’s

picked a handcuff key out of her

dryer more than once. I know

she has learned to ignore the

smell of his vest in July and buys

Febreze by the gallon. I know her

biggest load of laundry is black

(or tan or blue). And they’re usually

washed separately to make

sure that any biohazard he’s

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come in contact with doesn’t end

up in the baby’s clothes.

I know that she wants him to

eat better, but knows a ‘good

day’ for him means more than

one trip to QT. I know that she

buys Tupperware by the case to

store leftovers in hoping he’ll eat

a ‘real’ meal when he gets home.

I know she’s watched him age,

his hair gray and the sunspots

show up on his left arm and

neck.

I know she has a hard time

scheduling vacations because

shift change is coming. I know

that when one of his brothers

is hurt – his vacation time will

probably get donated to him

anyway. I know that when it’s his

regular day off, he will probably

still get called to court – even if

he worked all night.

I know that a text message

with two words – I’m okay – is

like a sonnet or love song to

most, especially when we see

“breaking news” flash on our TV

screens.

I know that her favorite sounds

are the garage door and the

sound of Velcro. He made it

home safely. And I know she can

tell by the sound of his boots on

the floor whether or not to ask

how his day was.

And I know that even though

she knew his job had risks, and

officers are dying in the line of

duty – she never TRULY believed

it would happen to hers.

Do I know her? Yes. Have I met

her? Yes.

But if I didn’t know her you

wouldn’t be able to tell the difference

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A BADGE OF HONOR

healing our heroes

MY JOURNEY

By John Salerno

Retired NYPD Detective and

Co-Host Mad Radio

Post-Traumatic Stress impacts

us all. It is one of the leading

causes of Law Enforcement

deaths throughout our nation.

(43 suicides nationwide at the

time of this article) The problem

is preventable. We’ve all traveled

that dark path at one time or

another, some darker than others.

We all know if we stay on this

path, it can lead to very destructive

endings. So why do we continue

down a road, we know will

just end up causing us to lose the

things we love the most.

Well, much of it begins very

early on, when we are children.

Learning how to cope with difficult

situations and issues. We

have learned to develop different

coping mechanisms to handle

stress, not always in a healthy

way. Sometimes leading us into

alcohol or drug abuse or sex addictions

be it porn or promiscuity.

These are just a few of the many

behaviors we encounter when

we don’t learn how to cope.

Learning at an early age to cope

is vital in how we deal with the

stress of our jobs and home life.

It’s a balance that not only takes

time but takes practice as well.

As Law Enforcement officers

our coping skills are horrible. We

are trained from the beginning


to suck it up, rub dirt on it, move

on and if it affects you, you are

weak.

There is no time to decompress,

running from one call to another.

Your mind is absorbing everything

you encounter on every

tour. If you think about what we

see in just one week on patrol,

it is mind numbing. We not only

get hit with the traumas head on,

but we also soak in the traumas

of others. It does not take long

for your bucket to fill up. If OSHA

placed a recommended dose on

the amount of trauma someone

can endure, 99.9 % of us would

exceed that level before our next

paycheck.

That’s why it is up to us, up to

our commanders and chiefs, to

be able to recognize and provide

resources and opportunities to

release the traumas well in advance.

Being open and honest with

yourself and letting yourself become

vulnerable is one of the key

components. Childhood traumas

are a root cause of self-destruction

later in life. If not handled

properly, we will not cope with

other traumas in a healthy way.

Once again, we are taught as

children to “Just let it Go, walk it

off” This causes a pattern of how

we deal with pain and suffering.

Here is my true-life experience,

my own battle which almost cost

me my life. I can share this with

SAMANTHA HORWITZ &

JOHN SALERNO

you now because I have learned

that holding the traumas of the

past in, will only compromise the

present and future traumas we

will face.

As a child I was sexually assaulted

for over 2 years by a

family member. I held this in and

never told a sole. I hid it, locked

it down and as time passed and I

grew older, I thought I was over

it. I couldn’t have been more

wrong. What I was doing over the

years was stacking more trauma

on top of it. Hiding it and just filling

my “Bucket” more and more.

You see, by not releasing the

sexual assault trauma, my coping

skills I developed were to just

pack more trauma on top and this

will cover up the rest of the traumas,

just like I did as a child.

I found, my way of dealing with

things was either to get angry,

frustrated, and very destructive

which in turn pushed the things

I Love away. This slowly destroys

your Mental Health.

I share this with you, because

in late 2020 certain things began

to trigger my childhood trauma.

Little things that never seemed to

bother me before, such as sexu-

al abuse commercials on TV or

certain Police dramas depicting

childhood abuse. I began to relive

the horrors from my past.

Now well into my 50s, how do

I even begin to talk about something

that happened back when I

was 8 years old, but the memories

became more vivid every day.

Well one day while I was out

with friends and family, my mind

got the better of me and like bad

gas station Sushi it needed to

come out. I released the childhood

trauma to a close friend,

not thinking about the aftereffects.

I mean I have not told

anyone in over 45 years, it should

feel cleansing, right? I was so

wrong. See holding in that one

trauma and stacking other traumas

on top, caused my bucket

dump, an internal mental collapse.

Like opening a compressed

can of spring snakes, they all

came popping out, causing an

overload that I did not expect. I

began to spiral down the rabbit

hole and not long after, found

myself in my house with a gun to

my head yelling at my family to

leave. Only God knows the reason

the trigger wasn’t pulled that day.

But I passed out from emotional

overload and woke up to a SWAT

team shooting teargas into my

home. I was locked up and put

in Jail, Yes Jail! Why? Because of

the lack of training in some departments

on how to respond to

Post Traumatic Stress incidents.

I was charged with aggravated

felony assault with a Firearm and

taken to County Jail. No 72-hour

mental health hold, no suicide

watch, nothing! I was a criminal

suffering from post-Traumatic

stress. The only person I threatened

was myself. I will not get

into the response tactics, only

after math.

My family pleaded with responding

officers and made them

fully aware of the entire situation,

which sadly fell on deaf ears. This

emotional break caused tremendous

collateral damage to my

family and friends, all because

I hid the traumas I was stacking

up.

So why am I sharing such a

personal story with strangers? To

let you know, it’s OK to be vulnerable,

it’s OK to share your pain

and hurt. It’s OK to be open and

let out those traumas either past

or present.

Because if you hold them in,

one day they may come out when

you least expect them,

Our brains never forget. Everything

we experience in life is

stored and can be triggered at

any time by sight, sound, smell,

or touch. Like memories of an old

song, they can come to the surface

be it good or bad.

Thank You for allowing me to

share some of my journey with

you. I hope you can share yours.

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daryl’s deliberations

Tariffs and Atonement

Boomers have seen a lot

of change in our lives. From

old black and white TVs with

fuzzy pictures to 4K HD plasma

home theaters. You get

the picture, literally and figuratively.

The biggest change is

something that is so big and

pervasive, we hardly note it. It

had never been done before,

but we did it.

We changed the world’s

biggest economy from manufacturing

based to consumer

based. During WW2, our

country was nothing but factories

churning out war materials.

The factories switched

from making war machines to

washing machines overnight.

The age of the consumer was

born.

Our moms and grandmothers

could go into Sears

and buy a vacuum cleaner

or refrigerator. Both made of

industrial strength steel with

mechanical parts that would

endure for decades. That was

us. That was America.

But something happened.

Other countries that were

devastated by the war had

to recover and get back on

their feet. We wanted to help

Japan and Western Europe.

We didn’t want them to turn


to Soviet Communism. We

helped them rebuild their

factories and transportation

systems. They put their favored

status to good use and

churned out junk (at first).

Nothing to worry about. “Made

in Japan” was synonymous

with rubbish.

They learned. They learned

how to make quality goods

from cheaper materials. They

weren’t governed by our ideal

of “a fair day’s work for a fair

day’s wage”. Sweat shops and

labor camps popped up across

the globe.

Consumers get addicted.

Like any addict, they turn to

cheaper sources for their addictions.

Goodbye Sears, Hello

K-Mart. Nothing to worry

about. Imported junk was just

stuff nobody really needed

like stereos and 88 cent toys.

Time went on with American

factories closing and entire

towns going bankrupt. The

imported tripe was now made

of superior steel and fine aluminum.

Stuff we actually use.

Maybe it’s time to worry.

Covid hit. It was horrible in

every aspect. Historians are

trying to piece together the

lessons of such a catastrophic

disaster. I learned a lot. The

DARYL LOTT

pivotal phrase I learned was

“supply chain.” When I was

allowed into my local HEB, I

was met with empty shelves.

I saw signs at the pharmacy

saying certain imported drugs

were not available. “What?”

I thought. “Our prescription

drugs are made in China?”

We put our essential supply

chain in the hands of

our enemies. China actually

caused Covid, I don’t think it

was purposeful, and they can

profit from it by financing our

debt and making the products

to fight the pandemic. I can’t

be the only guy who sees this

ludicrous situation.

Why would anyone do

something so stupid? Addiction

to cheap products. Now

we order over the internet

direct from China, cutting out

the middle man, who happens

to be Mom and Pop in a brick

and mortar store.

Every politician campaigns

on “Bring Back American

Jobs”. They know it’s an empty

promise because of our

addiction to cheap products.

Maybe we were conditioned

to presidential candidates

making “promises” they never

intended to pursue. Maybe we

got shocked by someone who

does exactly what he promised

to do in the manner he

said he was going to do it using

the people he said he was

going to use.

Covid should have been a

wake up call. We should have

started recalling our sensitive

and essential goods like computer

chips and prescription

medicines. But addicts always

say, “We’ll start tomorrow.”

That’s why delaying the necessary

process won’t work. It

never has. Cold Turkey is never

fun.

Our parents and grandparents

knew what it was like to

sacrifice for a greater good.

The generations that came

ahead of us left a legacy we

built upon. They would have

never considered turning our

critical goods and energy over

to foreign nations. At some

point, we HAVE to get out

from under China’s oppressive

boot heel. It’s gonna hurt

in the short term. I don’t take

economic suffering lightly. We

have to atone for the decades

of addiction to artificially

cheap goods. I don’t want

my grandchildren to end up

working in a Communist labor

camp someday because I

wouldn’t bite the bullet today.


DR. TINA JAECKLE

blue mental health

Remembering Our Fallen &

Police Week 2025

“It is not the way these officers

died that made them heroes, it

is how they lived” -National Law

Enforcement Officers Memorial,

Washington, DC

We continue to honor our survivors

and remember the fallen

as we approach Police Week

2025. The BLUES Police Magazine

stands with you, and we are

grateful for the opportunity to

highlight the wonderful men and

women who made the ultimate

sacrifice in the line of duty. The

nation lost 165 law enforcement

officers in 2024, and these names

will now be engraved on the now

famous and incredibly meaningful

wall. I dedicate this column to

all the fallen, but especially to my

friend, Deputy US Marshal Tommy

Weeks, who was killed on April

29, 2024, along with three other

task force officers during the

service of a warrant in Charlotte,

North Carolina. You are deeply

missed by all, Tommy

Police Week has countless

memorable and important

events. One of the most impactful

demonstrations of honor for those

who have died in the line of duty

is observed through the Police

Unity Tour. According to https://

policeunitytour.com, Florham

Park (NJ) Police Officer Patrick

Montuore had a simple idea in

1997: organize a four-day bicycle

ride from New Jersey to Washington,

DC to raise public awareness

about law enforcement

officers who have died in the line

of duty, and to ensure that their

sacrifice is never forgotten. With

that, the Police Unity Tour was

formed. What started with 18 riders

on a four-day fund-raising bicycle

ride from Florham Park, NJ

to the National Law Enforcement

Officers Memorial in Washington,

D.C. has grown into 9 chapters

consisting of nearly 2,600 members

nationwide who make the

trip annually. Participants include

riders, motorcycles, and support

personnel.

The journey is long and challenging,

but for the Police Unity

Tour participants it is what they

prepare for throughout the year.

Through fundraising and physical

training, they know that their

efforts raise awareness of the ultimate

sacrifice made by so many

law enforcement officers.

The last leg of the journey ends

at the Memorial, where the participants

are greeted by friends,

family, and survivors. Once there,

many Police Unity Tour members

present remembrance bracelets

worn on their wrists throughout

the journey to the families of the

fallen. In May 2022, the Police

Unity Tour was proud to donate

$2.0 million to the National Law

DR. TINA JAECKLE

Enforcement Officers Memorial

Fund, bringing our total donations

to more than $33 million

since its inception. The Police

Unity Tour is the sponsor of the

National Law Enforcement Museum’s

Hall of Remembrance, the

Memorial Fund’s Officer of the

Month Award, and other special

programs.

Perhaps one of the most important

rituals during Police

Week is the Candlelight Vigil,

during which all those who gave

the ultimate sacrifice are memorialized.

It is both somber and

powerful as candles are lit and

the names of the fallen are read

aloud. 2025 will mark the 37th

Annual Candlelight Vigil, on May

13 at the National Mall in Washington,

DC. Instrumental in many

of these events is the participation

and support of Concerns of

Police Survivors. For more information

on the services, please

visit Concerns of Police Survivors

(C.O.P.S.)



NOT SO BRIGHT AWARD

Light Bulb Award

"¡Bienvenidos a El Salvador Senate Dems"

The National Republican Senatorial

Committee (NRSC) lampooned

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van

Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to aid

deportee and alleged gang member

Kilmar Garcia in an ad Tuesday,

while appearing to foreshadow

more potential trips from members

of the upper chamber’s minority

party.

"¡Bienvenidos a El Salvador Senate

Dems!," the NRSC said in a statement.

"Home to breathtaking sunsets,

world-class surf breaks – and

gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia."

The narrator goes on to call the

country "THE destination (emphasis

theirs) for Democrats seeking the


thrill of bringing violent criminal

illegal aliens back to America."

Van Hollen had sought to negotiate

the release of Garcia so he

could accompany the lawmaker

back to Maryland, where his family

lives. Garcia is a Salvadoran citizen.

"Come witness Trump Derangement

Syndrome in its purest form,"

the narrator adds.

"From Chris Van Hollen to Cory

Booker; you may even see Jon Ossoff."

"Democrats should feel free to

make their trip to hang out with

MS-13 gangbangers one-way."

In the ad, a video mimicking a

typical beachy tourism ad plays as

the narrator begins, "Welcome to El

Salvador."

"So what are you waiting for,

Senate Democrats? Join your colleagues,

and step into the rhythm

of rescue today," the ad concludes

with "Rhythm of Rescue" in wavy

blue text superimposed on a coastal

scene.

Nearby Colombia recently utilized

the tourism slogan "Feel the

Rhythm."

Since Van Hollen returned to the

U.S. without Garcia, four Democratic

House members: Reps. Yassamin

Ansari of Arizona, Maxine Dexter of

Oregon, Robert Garcia of California,

and Maxwell Frost of Florida made

a joint trip to San Salvador.

My eyebrows? I paid a lot of money for them.


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Benefits including:

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Teacher Retirement System

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Many Overtime Opportunities

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Take home vehicle program

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EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Personal Days

• Teacher Retirement System

TCOLE CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE

• Intermediate PO: $2,400

• Advanced PO: $4,800

• Master PO: $7,200


• Must be 21 Years Of Age

• Must Hold an Active Tcole Peace Officer License

• Must Complete the Following:

• Pass Physical Agility Test

• Background Investigation

• Psychological Evaluation

• Drug Screening

ALDINEISD.ORG

STARTING SALARY $55,000 WITH NO EXPERIENCE

UP TO $85,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

ALDINE ISD PD OFFERS

DEPARTMENT BENEFITS

• Uniforms Provided, Including Duty Weapon


• Starting Pay Depends on

Qualifications / Experience

• TCOLE Certification / Education Pay

• Most Officers work Day Shift with Weekends Off

(INCENTIVE PAY FOR DETECTIVES, K-9 HANDLERS, AND

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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT

SGT. HALL AT 281.442.4923

OR VISIT ALDINEISD.ORG

SPECIALIZED DIVISIONS

• Criminal Investigations

• Emergency Response Team

• Honor Guard

• Gang Task Force

• Community Outreach Division

• K-9 Division

• Firearm Instructor

$1,000 SIGNING BONUS





BUDA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING - POLICE OFFICER

Starting Salary

$64.5K to $74.8K

*TCOLE Licensed Only

We are proud to be one of the safest cities in the State of Texas

and have tremendous support from our community.

Benefits

Retirement

2-1 City Match with TMRS

Medical/Dental/Vision

100% Medical Coverage

Offsetting Copays

Educational Pay

$50- $150 Per Month

Incentive Pay

$75-$150(max) per Month for

assignments such as:

FTO, Bike Patrol, SWAT

Annual Leave Accruals

15 Paid Holidays

80 Hours Vacation

120 Hours Sick Leave

Bilingual Pay

Shift Differential Pay

Lateral Entry Program

On-site Gym

Officer Wellness Program

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NOW

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BIG SPRING PD IS NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS

• 100% PAID ACADEMY TRAINING FOR

NON-CERTIFIED CADETS

• EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS ARE PROVIDED

INCLUDING TAKE HOME VEHICLES

• TMRS RETIREMENT (2:1 CITY MATCH)

• 100% EMPLOYEE MEDICAL AND LIFE

INSURANCE PREMIUM PAID BY THE CITY

• PAID VACATION AND HOLIDAYS

• PAID SICK LEAVE


• LONGEVITY PAY FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

• EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

• PROGRESSIVE ANNUAL IN-SERVICE

TRAINING AND EXTERNAL TRAINING

OPPORTUNITIES.

• OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE

EXPERIENCE IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS

SWAT, NARCOTICS, TRAFFIC, AND CRIMINAL

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

• $1500 ACADEMY REIMBURSEMENT AND

$2400 RELOCATION PAY FOR CERTIFIED

OFFICERS

$55,900 STARTING ANNUAL SALARY FOR CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS.

ENTRY LEVEL TESTING ON AUGUST 1, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 26, 2023

APPLY NOW AT WWW.MYBIGSPRING.COM

THE CITY OF BIG SPRING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



Hiring

Police Officers

Annual Salary $57,592 - $62,899 range + Benefits | Certification Pay | Longevity Pay | Bilingual

Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Pay 12 Hour Shift Schedule - Alternating weekends off and good life/work balance

All equipment/uniform provided | Take home patrol car program | Visible tattoo & beard policy

Benefits at NO COST TO EMPLOYEE:

• Education Reimbursement Program

• 80 hours of Vacation (accrued annually)

• 96 hours of sick leave annually (accrued annually)

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Life Insurance 2x annual base salary

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Training Opportunities

Additional Benefits

• TMRS retirement system - 5% employee

contribution - City matches 2:1 at retirement

• Medical Insurance: - United Health Care

† Ask about our Lateral Transfer Program

requirements

Questions? Contact Lt. Kelvin Raven at kraven@cityofbrenham.org | 979-337-7363

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GARDEN RIDGE

POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING!

Garden Ridge Police Department

9400 Municipal Parkway · Garden Ridge · Texas · 78266

Office: 210-651-6441· Fax: 210-651-1639


NOW HIRING

Lateral Police Officers

QUALIFICATIONS

• MUST BE A CERTIFIED TEXAS PEACE

OFFICER

• MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN AND PHYSICAL

• MUST POSSESS A VALID TEXAS DRIVER

LICENSE WITH A GOOD DRIVING RECORD

• MUST PASS ALL INTERVIEWS

• MUST PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

CHECK

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• PATROL OFFICER ANNUAL SALARY

5,000

HIRING PROCESS

• PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING

• SCENARIO TESTING

• CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

• FORMAL ORAL BOARD

• CHIEF’S INTERVIEW

$67,045

• STEP/LATERAL PAY

• HIRING INCENTIVE LUMP SUM PAY $________________

• INSURANCE: COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION PAID BY CITY

• SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE PAID BY CITY

• OVERTIME & COMPTIME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

• RETIREMENT: TMRS 2:1 CONTRIBUTIONS, WITH 20-YEAR RETIREMENT

• LONGEVITY: $120 ANNUALLY FOR EACH FULL YEAR OF SERVICE

• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) ACCRUAL BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AT 4.50 HRS. PER PAY PERIOD

• 15 CITY HOLDAYS PER YEAR

• LICENSE PAY (MONTHLY): INTERMEDIATE - $25, ADVANCED - $50, MASTER - $100

• WEAPONS: DEPARTMENT FURNISHES ALL OFFICERS WITH A GLOCK HANDGUN & AR-15

RIFLE W/SUPPRESSOR, WEAPON LIGHTS, TASER AND LESS-LETHAL IMPACT WEAPON

• UNIFORMS: DEPARTMENT FURNISHES ALL OFFICERS WITH CLASS B, CLASS A AND

TRAINING UNIFORMS, RAIN GEAR, BOOTS AND WINTER APPAREL

• EQUIPMENT: DEPARTMENT FURNISHES ALL OFFICERS WITH BALLISTIC HELMET & SHIELD,

SOFT ARMOR, RIFLE PLATE ARMOR, DUTY BELTS, AND BODY CAMERAS

• PATROL VEHICLES: THE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES OFFICERS WITH SUV PATROL UNITS

EQUIPPED WITH LAPTOP, IN-CAR VIDEO, AND RADARS

• SHIFT SCHEDULE: PATROL OFFICERS WORK A PANAMA STYLE 12-HOUR SHIFT

• EXTENSIVE ANNUAL TRAINING BUDGET ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPLY ADVANCED

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• BEARD AND VISIBLE TATTOOS ARE ALLOWED

• ENVIRONMENT WITH STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL, GROWTH-

MINDED COMMAND STAFF


Seeking Individuals Who are interested in a Rewarding Career in Law Enforcement

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GALVESTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

POSITION: Telecommunicator/Entry Level Deputy - Communications

Bureau/Division: Support Svc/Communications

Title/Rank: Telecommunicator/Entry Level Deputy

Reports to: Sergeant - Communications

Starting Salary: $52,788.00

Top out Salary: $69,799.00

JOB SUMMARY

• This position receives emergency calls from the public and dispatches appropriate emergency personnel.

• Receives, evaluates, prioritizes and initiates responses to requests for information and services, including emergency

services.

• Accesses, retrieves, disseminate, and protect confidential law enforcement related data from a variety of protected

local, state and federal databases.

• Enters critical and confidential law enforcement data into TCIC and NCIC databases as well as perform related duties.

• Assists in the maintenance of the communications center and report regularly for work and be on time.


Must be able to work under adverse conditions and during unusual hours including nights, weekends, holidays and

scheduled/unscheduled overtime.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain TCOLE Basic Telecommunicator License, TCIC and NCIC certifications.

Speak, read, and write the English language in a clear and understandable fashion

Possess a valid Texas driver’s license

Knowledge of computers and job related software programs and minimum intermediate data entry typing skills

Pass a background review and interviews

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work.

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.

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

VISIT SHERIFF.GALVESTONCOUNTYTX.GOV TO APPLY!


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

CONTACT US

409.763.7585 : SO.EMPLOYMENT@GALVESTONCOUNTYTX.GOV

409.766.2331


Seeking Individuals Who are interested in a Rewarding Career in Law Enforcement



POSITION: Patrol Deputy

Bureau/Division: Criminal Law Enforcement/Patrol Division

Title/Rank: Patrol Deputy

Reports to: Sergeant - Patrol

Starting Salary: $58,195.00


JOB SUMMARY

• This position receives emergency calls from the public and dispatches appropriate emergency personnel.

• Receives, evaluates, prioritizes and initiates responses to requests for information and services, including emergency

services.


local, state and federal databases.

• Enters critical and confidential law enforcement data into TCIC and NCIC databases as well as perform related duties.

• Assists in the maintenance of the communications center and report regularly for work and be on time.



scheduled/unscheduled overtime.








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




CONTACT US


409.766.2331

GALVESTON COUNTY

Seeking Individuals Who are interested in Rewarding Career in Law Enforcement

Seeking Individuals Who Are Interested in a Rewarding Career in Law Enforcement



SHERIFF’S OFFICE



POSITION: Position: School Patrol Liaison Deputy Deputy

Bureau/Division: Bureau/Division: Criminal Support Law Services/School Enforcement/Patrol Liaison Division Division

Title/Rank: Title/Rank: Patrol School Deputy Liaison Officer/Deputy

Reports Assignment: to: Sergeant School - Liaison PatrolDivision (Location TBA)

Starting Starting Salary: Salary: $58,195.00 $47,715.20


If you were previously removed from the School Liaison Program, you may not reapply for two (2) years from

JOB the SUMMARY

removal date.

• JOB This SUMMARY

position receives emergency calls from the public and dispatches appropriate emergency personnel.

• Receives, This position evaluates, is responsible prioritizes for and proactive initiates security responses and to school-based requests for law information enforcement and in services, and around including schools emergency within a

services. school district and other duties as required.


MINIMUM local, state and REQUIREMENTS

federal databases.

•

Enters Be able critical to work and under confidential adverse law conditions enforcement and during data into unusual TCIC and hours NCIC including databases nights, as well weekends, as perform holidays, related and duties. overtime;

•

Assists Speak, in read, the maintenance and write the of English the communications language in a clear center and and understandable report regularly fashion; for work and be on time.

MINIMUM Possess a valid REQUIREMENTS

Texas driver’s license;

Successfully hold a Basic Peace Officer’s Certification for the last 6 months through TCOLE;


Have worked for the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office for the past 24 consecutive months or Commissioned as a Texas

scheduled/unscheduled

Peace Officer for at least

overtime.

the past 24 consecutive months.


Currently and successfully qualified with a duty firearm;


Knowledge of the OSSI (RMS) program and other related systems.


Pass a background review and interview board.


Pass a physical agility test.


Successfully complete the Field Training Program and Probation period.


Be able to have a response time of 45 minutes when on call.


TO TO APPLY

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

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

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

JOIN US



CONTACT US


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GOOSE CREEK CISD PD

NOW RECRUITING

POLICE OFFICERS !

POSITION DETAILS:

Provides law enforcement services to the school district to prevent and protect all students, personnel,

and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforce all

laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws.

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240 or 202 Duty Day Schedule

Competitive Salary - MTD9* Starting

Stipends available for Intermediate, Advanced and Master TCOLE License

Various opportunities including K9, Patrol, Investigations, FTO, Instructor and more

REQUIREMENTS:

●

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Current TCOLE Peace Officer License

Ability to pass comprehensive background

Ability to pass medical, drug and psychological

exams

HIRING PROCESS:

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Online Application

Complete preliminary interview

Complete background investigation

Complete Oral Board Interview

Conditional Job Offer

Complete Medical, Psychological and Drug Screen

PREFERRED:

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Intermediate TCOLE Peace Officer License

Bilingual

Previous ISD PD experience

Background in law enforcement

Contact us at 281-422-6461 to speak with a recruiter.

Apply online @ https://www.gccisd.net/page/employment.home





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HIRING

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proficiently

Type

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Work

Speaking Preferred

Spanish

11th Street

1015

Texas

Hempstead,

Hour work schedule

12-

every other weekend

off

THE CITY OF

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

HEMPSTEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Dispatchers

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age

Minimum

Starting Salary: $41,600

B E N E F I T S

BlueCross Blue Shield

Vision & Dental Insurance

Longevity Pay > 1 year

Certificate Pay

Uniform Shirts Provided

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- WEAPONS ISSUED

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- CONTINUING TRAINING

NOW HIRING 3 POLICE OFFICERS

HPD BOASTS:

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- Narcotics Investigation

- Crash Investigators

- Telecommunications

Division

1015 11th St Hempstead, TX

hpdrecruing@hempsteadcitytx.gov

Or call us at: (979) 826-3332



LATERAL DEPUTY


WE ARE

HIRING!

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

For additional information contact

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Recruitment Unit

(713) 877-5250


TO APPLY

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THE KILLEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW

Hiring

FOR THE POSITION OF

Police Officer

Online Applications

will open:

July 31, 2023

Application Deadline:

September 15, 2023

Civil Service Exam will

be:

September 24, 2023

To apply, go to:

www.killeentexas.gov/16

8/Job-Opportunities

Wear The Badge,

Make a Difference

D

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th

a

Officer De'Vonte Johnson

Recruiter

254-200-7987

DJohnson@killeentexas.gov

The Killeen Police Department is an

198 Equal The Opportunity BLUES - MAY Employer ‘25

Starting pay - $57,889

Paid: Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave

$15K Sign-on incentive for TCOLE

certified Peace Officers

College Degree pay incentive

7% retirement plan through TMRS

with a 2:1 match ratio

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Opportunity to work in various

specialized units

The Killeen Police

epartment is dedicated to

uilding a partnership with

e community to fight crime

nd improve every citizen's

quality of life.

Follow us at:

KilleenPD

KilleenPolice

JoinKilleenPD

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NOW HIRING


ositions



Patrol Officer

The City of Manvel Police Department is looking to find qualified candidates to fill the ranks of the patrol

division.

The City of Manvel is a rapidly growing and diverse community. The current population is estimated at a

little over 16000 and is located in the northern part of Brazoria County along the State Highway 288

corridor approximately 4 miles South of the City of Houston.

The Manvel Police Department has a competitive pay structure for cities of the same size. Salary is based

on experience and certification levels.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Driver’s License

with good driving record

TCOLE certified OR currently

enrolled in Academy

program

Preference for LE experience

Hiring Process Includes :

Written test

Oral board interview

Physical agility test

Thorough background

investigation

Accelerated Field Training

Program for experienced officers

One year probationary period

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive pay with an employment

improvement step program

TMRS retirement up to 7% with 2:1 match

by city

Retirement vested after 5 years of service

Medical Insurance covered 100% for

employees and 100% paid for employees

and dependent by the city after 3 years

12 hour shifts (DuPont Schedule)

Personal time off - Vacation and Holiday

accruals

Paid sick time

Lateral transfers

For more information you can contact

The City of Manvel Police Department at

281-489-1212

Rochelle Carr-Lacy

rcarrlacy@manvelpd.org






Serving Bunker Hill, Piney Point, and Hunters Creek Villages

Opportunity for Experienced Police

Officers

Benefits:

$90,178 - $96,461

Starting Salary Range DOQ

Requirements:

Strong Community and Department Support

Hiring Bonus $1500

Night Shift Differential $3600

Bi-Lingual Pay

Educational / Certification / Longevity Pay

Health care Insurance 100% for Employee, 75%

for Spouse/Dependents

TMRS Retirement 7% 2:1 match, 20-year

retirement. COLA 50% of retirement

5 Years Patrol Experience

TCOLE Certified

Valid TX Driver’s License

US Citizen

Positive Attitude

Strong Work Ethic

Problem Solver

Desire to Succeed

Department Funded 457 Deferred Compensation

Plan with employer contribution of 2.5% annual

salary

Tuition Reimbursement

Work life balance with 12 Hour shifts and every

other Fri/Sat/Sun off

WWW.MVPDTX.ORG

EOE/M/F/D

11981 Memorial Dr.

Houston, Tx 77024


713.365.3700

NOW HIRING


LE job positions

Serving Bunker Hill, Piney Point, and Hunters Creek Villages

Opportunity for Experienced Police

Officers

Benefits:

$90,178 - $96,461

Starting Salary Range DOQ

Requirements:

Strong Community and Department Support

Hiring Bonus $1500

Night Shift Differential $3600

Bi-Lingual Pay

Educational / Certification / Longevity Pay

Health care Insurance 100% for Employee, 75%

for Spouse/Dependents

TMRS Retirement 7% 2:1 match, 20-year

retirement. COLA 50% of retirement

5 Years Patrol Experience

TCOLE Certified

Valid TX Driver’s License

US Citizen

Positive Attitude

Strong Work Ethic

Problem Solver

Desire to Succeed

Department Funded 457 Deferred Compensation

Plan with employer contribution of 2.5% annual

salary

Tuition Reimbursement

Work life balance with 12 Hour shifts and every

other Fri/Sat/Sun off

WWW.MVPDTX.ORG

EOE/M/F/D

11981 Memorial Dr.

Houston, Tx 77024

713.365.3700



SALARY RANGE

$79,201 - $105,716

ADDITIONAL PAY

(MONTHLY)

ASSOCIATES DEGREE

$99-$250

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

$180-$400

MASTER’S DEGREE

$230-$500

TCOLE CERTIFICATES

$60-$150

OTHER INCENTIVES

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER

$700

FIELD TRAINING SERGEANT

$600

TACTICAL UNIT ASSIGNMENT

$200

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

$200

HONOR GUARD

$200

W W W . M I D L A N D T E X A S . G O V / 1 3 1 7 / L A T E R A L - O F F I C E R S


NOW HIRING

ositions



STARTING SALARY $66,497.60 WITH NO EXPERIENCE

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay with scheduled increases every 2 years

• Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday days off

• Flexible work schedules

• Overtime available

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement - $5000/yr

• Paid vacation, employee days, well day, sick days, and holidays

• Uniforms and Equipment


TCOLE CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS

FULL TIME

INCENTIVE PAY

• Bilingual

• TCOLE Certificate

Intermediate $1,560

Advanced $3,420

Master $6,000

• Education

Associate $1,320

Bachelor $3,180

Master $4,500

$8,000.00 HIRING INCENTIVE*


21 YEARS OF AGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE TCOLE PEACE OFFICER LICENSE

VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK, PSYCHOLOGICAL,

DRUG AND MEDICAL SCREENING

*$2000.00 after 3 months, $2000.00 after 6 months, $4000.00 after 1 year


Congratulations Metro Police on

achieving 100% Filled Positions.

TCOLE CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS

FULL TIME

STARTING SALARY $66,497.60 WITH NO EXPERIENCE

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay with scheduled increases every 2 years

• Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday days off

• Flexible work schedules

• Overtime available

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement - $5000/yr

• Paid vacation, employee days, well day, sick days, and holidays

• Uniforms and Equipment


INCENTIVE PAY

• Bilingual

• TCOLE Certificate

Intermediate $1,560

Advanced $3,420

Master $6,000

• Education

Associate $1,320

Bachelor $3,180

Master $4,500

$8,000.00 HIRING INCENTIVE*


21 YEARS OF AGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE TCOLE PEACE OFFICER LICENSE

VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK, PSYCHOLOGICAL,

DRUG AND MEDICAL SCREENING

*$2000.00 after 3 months, $2000.00 after 6 months, $4000.00 after 1 year

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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.

Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium

4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, TX 77584.

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

For additional information and to register for an upcoming Civil Service Exam, visit

pearlandtx.gov/PDCareers



PORT HOUSTON

POLICE DEPARTMENT

WE ARE

HIRING

SIGN UP TODAY!

www.porthouston.com/careers-2

STARTING PAY*

$60,000 up to $71,000

* Salary depends on experience

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!

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years old

• Must have 2+ years of po

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8:00pm – 10:00pm

National Police K9 Memorial Service

Police Unity Tour Bicycle Ride-In | Memorial

Police Unity Tour Ceremony | Memorial

Honor Guard and Ambassadors Reception

Shomrim Ceremony | Memorial Grounds

Tent City Opens - 71 Potomac Ave

Pre-Vigil Reception | Invitation Only | National Mall

Candlelight Vigil | National Mall and Livestream


11:00am

Tent City - 71 Potomac Ave


12:00pm – Midnight | Stand Watch for the Fallen | Memorial


DEPUTY SHERIFF JUSTIN SMITH

STONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024

DEPUTY SHERIFF ERIC ANTHONY MINIX

COWETA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH THURSDAY

JANUARY 4, 2024


DEPUTY SHERIFF JEREMY MALONE

GEORGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024

SERGEANT WILLIAM A. BURKEL

NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH MONDAY

JANUARY 15, 2024


LIEUTENANT DAVID J. MCSHANE

NEW YORK STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH TUESDAY

JANUARY 23, 2024

TROOPER JOEL POPP

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024


SERGEANT MICHAEL “ZINI” KURINZI

ELIZABETH POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024

TROOPER JIMMY CENESCAR

GEORGIA STATE PATROL

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024


TROOPER ZACHARY FINK

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

END OF WATCH

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024

CHIEF DEPUTY SHERIFF KEN PROROK

MOODY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024


DEPUTY SHERIFF TIMOTHY RIVERS

CRAWFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024

DEPUTY SHERIFF

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

HARNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S

END OF WATCH



TROOPER STEVEN A. TYRRELL


END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024

DEPUTY SHERIFF GREG MCCOWAN

BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024


DEPUTY SHERIFF RONDALD BATES

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024

PATROL OFFICER JONAH HERNANDEZ

LAS CRUCES POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024


SERGEANT NEVADA KRINKEE

SHERIDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY SHERIFF ROBERT JOHN

LEONARD

MEIGS COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER PAUL ELMSTRAND

BURNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER

MATTHEW HENKE RUGE

BURNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



TROOPER FIRST CLASS CHASE

WINSTON REDNER

GEORGIA STATE PATROL

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY SHERIFF CHARLES RIVETTE

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER WISBENS ANTOINE

KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY SHERIFF JOHN

RANDALL MCCRARY

LAUDERDALE COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



OFFICER CODY ALLEN

INDEPENDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


TROOPER CHRISTOPHER M. GADD

WASHINGTON STATE PATROL

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024


DEPUTY SHERIFF BRYAN

“BRAD” SWEETMAN

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’

END OF WATCH

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024

SERGEANT PAUL R. HARGROVE


END OF WATCH

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024


BORDER PATROL AGENT

CHRISTOPHER LUNA

UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL

END OF WATCH


CHIEF OF POLICE WILLIAM

ANTHONY ANDERSON, SR.

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COM COLLEGE

END OF WATCH



SERGEANT THOMAS A. SANFRATELLO

GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024

PATROLMAN JUSTIN HARE

NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER

JOSEPH M. STILLITANO


END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

SERGEANT FRANK CIMMINO


END OF WATCH



DETECTIVE JONATHAN DILLER


END OF WATCH

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024

DEPUTY SHERIFF CHRISTINA MUSIL

DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



AGENT ELIEZER RAMOS-VELEZ

PUERTO RICO POLICE DEPARTMEN

END OF WATCH


LEAD POLICE OFFICER ADAM BUCKNER

TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024


DEPUTY JERMYIUS O’MARI-

AN-D’NAZHRAY YOUNG

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

ANDREW JOHN FAUGHT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

END OF WATCH

MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024


CHIEF OF POLICE

STEVEN ALLEN SINGER

LAKE LAFAYETTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER ALFRED

GEORGE WILLIAMS


END OF WATCH



LIEUTENANT RODNEY OSBORNE

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

SPECIAL AGENT DEREK SEAN BAER

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER ROSS BARTLETT

CERESCO POLICE DEPARTMENT,

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH

RUSSELL MCKINNEY

MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



SERGEANT WILLIAM MARTY

JACKSON, II

WINCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024

POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL E. JENSEN

SYRACUSE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



LIEUTENANT MICHAEL HOOSOCK

ONONDAGA COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY SHERIFF FRED FISLAR

HENDRICKS COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER JOHN KILPATRICK


END OF WATCH


INVESTIGATOR BRIAN HERBERT

OSAGE NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024


DEPUTY SHERIFF ALFREDO

“FREDDY” FLORES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024

POLICE OFFICER JORDAN WINGATE

OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



DEPUTY SHERIFF TOBIN BOLTER

ADA COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER LUIS M. HUESCA

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



INVESTIGATOR JOHN HAMPTON

CODDOU, III

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER KYLE HICKS

CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024


SERGEANT IAN TAYLOR

BILLERICA POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


CAPTAIN JOHN M. COLLINS

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER RUSSELL CROXTON

DUBACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


MASTER-AT-ARMS LYNDON

JOEL COSGRIFF-FLAX

UNITED STATES NAVY SECURITY FORCES

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER JOSHUA EYER

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG POLICE

END OF WATCH


INVESTIGATOR SAMUEL POLOCHE

NC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

END OF WATCH



INVESTIGATOR WILLIAM

“ALDEN” ELLIOTT

NC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION,

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL THOMAS M. WEEKS

UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE

END OF WATCH



ASSISTANT CHIEF KEVIN LINN PALMER

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS POLICE

END OF WATCH


TROOPER II MARCELLUS E. BETHEA

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024


SERGEANT WILLIAM E. MCLEAN, III

TOWN OF NEWBURGH POLICE

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024

SERGEANT BILL HOOSER

SANTAQUIN POLICE DEPARTMENT,

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024


STAFF SERGEANT BENEDICTO ALBIZU, JR.


END OF WATCH


CHIEF GERALD NELSON


END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER JACOB DERBIN

EUCLID POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER

ANTHONY J. MEZZACAPPA, JR.

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK

END OF WATCH



OFFICER JOHN DALE LEATHAM

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

END OF WATCH


BORDER PATROL AGENT JESUS ANAYA

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

END OF WATCH



CORPORAL PRICILLA SOELL PIERSON

PONCHATOULA POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


TROOPER FIRST CLASS AARON PELLETIER

CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER JAMAL MITCHELL

MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


AGENT DAVIS GEOVANNI MARTINEZ

MARYLAND PAROLE AND PROBATION

END OF WATCH



POLICE OFFICER JOSHUA BRIESE

GILA RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024

SENIOR POLICE OFFICER VICENTE ORTIZ, JR.

CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



SERGEANT BRENDA J. LOWERY

CECIL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024

CONSTABLE PHILIP JOHN MICHAEL

PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONSTABLE

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024


SERGEANT FLOYD H. MILES, JR.

CHARLES CITY COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024

DETECTIVE RYAN SO

SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



DEPUTY SHERIFF

BRADLEY J. RECKLING

OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


AGENT LUIS ALGARIN DE JESÚS

PUERTO RICO POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024


YOUTH COUNSELOR COREY PROULX

WISCONSIN DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

DEPUTY SHERIFF WILLIAM BUTLER, JR.

HILLSDALE COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



CHIEF OF PATROL KEVIN CANAVAN

NASSAU COUNTY POLICE

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024

POLICE OFFICER JAMIESON RITTER

CLEVELAND DIVISION OF POLICE

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024


PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER

EDGAR ORDONEZ


END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024

POLICE OFFICER MATTHEW BOWEN

VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH



DEPUTY SHERIFF FERNANDO ESQUEDA

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


CORPORAL ROBERT WILLIAM SUMNER

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024


CORPORAL MOHAMED SAID

MELVINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

HUNTER SCOTT MILLER

KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

END OF WATCH



SENIOR CORPORAL

SEGUS R. JOLIVETTE

LAFAYETTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


DETECTIVE KENNETH B. CAMPBELL


END OF WATCH



DEPUTY SHERIFF RAFAEL WORDLAW

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024

POLICE OFFICER DEMETRICE

LAVELLE JOHNSON

MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024


MASTER DEPUTY SHERIFF

BRADLEY MICHAEL LINK

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024

PATROLMAN TROY FLOYD

SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024


SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

MARC ALAN FISCHER

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY SHERIFF HUNTER REEDY

SMYTH COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



SERGEANT BILLY RANDOLPH

FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024

DEPUTY SHERIFF BRANDON

TYLER CUNNINGHAM

PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



PATROLMAN JAMES CROWLEY

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


TROOPER STEVEN P. BILODEAU


END OF WATCH



INVESTIGATOR TAYLOR

JAIMESON BRISTOW

CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


POLICE OFFICER AUSTIN MACHITAR

SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024


INVESTIGATOR DEPUTY JARETT WAYNE OROSZI ELLIS DAVID

METROPOLITAN WASHOE COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT,

END OF OF WATCH

THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY AUGUST 28, 17, 2024 2022

DEPUTY POLICE BRIDGETTE OFFICER DARRON LACHELLE LEE HUNTER BURKS

SHELBY DALLAS POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END END OF OF WATCH

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY AUGUST 29, 17, 2024 2022


OFFICER PHYLICIA CARSON

OSAGE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH


CONSTABLE SHANE R. EYRE

VIENNA TOWN CONSTABLE’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024


CORPORAL RAYMOND KUUCHI

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF-

FAIRSEND OF WATCH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

OFFICER FIRST CLASS MARK REYNOLDS

SC STATE TRANSPORT POLICE

END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024


POLICE OFFICER

ZANE TRISTAN COOLIDGE

PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT,

END OF WATCH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

POLICE OFFICER JEREMY BOYKINS

WEST PALM BEACH POLICE

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024


DEPUTY

POLICE

JARETT

OFFICER

OROSZI

JAIME

WASHOE

JUNIOR

COUNTY

ROMAN

SHERIFF

PHILADELPHIA

END

POLICE

OF WATCH

DEPARTMENT

THURSDAY,

END

FEBRUARY

OF WATCH

17, 2022


DEPUTY CORPORAL BRIDGETTE BRANDON LACHELLE SCHREIBER HUNTER

SHELBY NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF

END END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER 17, 11, 2022 2024


TROOPER OFFICER ENRIQUE NICHOLAS DELGADO-GARCIA VELLA

HUNTINGTON MASSACHUSETTS BEACH STATE POLICE POLICE DEPT.

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 13, 19, 2024 2022

LIEUTENANT

MOTOR CARRIER

JASON T.

OFFICER

DUMLAO

UNITED STATES

DANIEL KERSTETTER

DEPT. OF DEFENSE

MICHIGAN

END OF

STATE

WATCH

POLICE

MONDAY,

END

FEBRUARY

OF WATCH

21, 2022

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024


DEPUTY DEPUTY SHERIFF JARETT JOSHUA OROSZI C. PHIPPS

RUSSELL WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 16, 17, 2024 2022

DEPUTY POLICE BRIDGETTE OFFICER LACHELLE DAVID LEE HUNTER

ST. LOUIS SHELBY METRO COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 22, 17, 2024 2022


TROOPER KEVIN ALEXIS

OFFICER NICHOLAS VELLA

RAMIREZ-VASQUEZ

HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPT.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

END OF WATCH

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022


DEPUTY LIEUTENANT SHERIFF JASON CAILEE T. DUMLAO CAMPBELL

UNITED OSWEGO STATES COUNTY DEPT. OF SHERIFF DEFENSE

END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, MONDAY, FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER 21, 25, 2022 2024


PATROL DEPUTY OFFICER JARETT DALE OROSZI COSKI

DENVER WASHOE POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 17, 26, 2022 2024

DEPUTY MAJOR BRIDGETTE MICHELLE LACHELLE LYNN QUINTERO HUNTER

MADISON SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 27, 17, 2024 2022


COURT OFFICER OFFICER NICHOLAS CHARLES VELLA JAMES LAU

HUNTINGTON MACON COUNTY BEACH POLICE SHERIFFDEPT.

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER 19, 28, 2022 2024

DEPUTY LIEUTENANT CONSTABLE JASON RUBEN T. DUMLAO GARCIA

UNITED CAMERON STATES COUNTY DEPT. CONSTABLE OF DEFENSE

END OF OF WATCH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 21, 30, 2022 2024


DETECTIVE DEPUTY CLARENCE JARETT OROSZI E. WORD, III

NEW YORK WASHOE CITY COUNTY POLICE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY OCTOBER 1, 17, 2024 2022

DEPUTY DEPUTY BRIDGETTE SHERIFF LACHELLE LEX ALLEN HUNTER LOVE

SHELBY WISE COUNTY SHERIFF SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY OCTOBER 17, 2, 2024 2022


PARK OFFICER RANGER KEVIN NICHOLAS MELVIN VELLA GROSSHEIM

HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BEACH PARK POLICE SERVICEDEPT.

END END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY OCTOBER 6, 19, 2024 2022

DEPUTY SHERIFF TIMOTHY

WAYNE STANLEY JOHNS

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024


DETECTIVE DEPUTY MAURICE JARETT “MO” OROSZI JOSEPH

NORFOLK WASHOE POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY OCTOBER 17, 9, 2024 2022

DEPUTY

CORRECTIONS

BRIDGETTE LACHELLE

OFFICER

HUNTER

SHELBY

BRADFORD

COUNTY

D. MCNEW

SHERIFF

JACKSONVILLE

END OF

SHERIFF’S

WATCH

OFFICE

THURSDAY,

END

FEBRUARY

OF WATCH

17, 2022

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024


TROOPER OFFICER COREY NICHOLAS S. THOMPSEN VELLA

HUNTINGTON ILLINOIS BEACH STATE POLICEDEPT.

END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER FEBRUARY 18, 19, 2024 2022

ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE

JOSEPH LOVE

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024


SENIOR DEPUTY INVESTIGATOR JARETT JOHN OROSZI L. CAREY

WASHOE NEW YORK COUNTY STATE SHERIFF POLICE

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY OCTOBER 24, 17, 2024 2022

POLICE DEPUTY OFFICER BRIDGETTE ENRIQUE LACHELLE MARTINEZ HUNTER

CHICAGO SHELBY POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER FEBRUARY 4, 17, 2024 2022


OFFICER POLICE OFFICER NICHOLAS EVAN VELLA DUNN

HUNTINGTON GOLDEN POLICE BEACH DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPT.

END END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY NOVEMBER 19, 6, 2024 2022

CHIEF DEPUTY

BURL WESLEY EVERMAN

BATH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024


DEPUTY

DEPUTY

JARETT

SHERIFF

OROSZI

RALPH

WASHOE

“BUTCH”

COUNTY

WALLER,

SHERIFF

JR.

PALM BEACH

END OF

COUNTY

WATCH

SHERIFF

THURSDAY,

END

FEBRUARY

OF WATCH

17, 2022

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024

DEPUTY BRIDGETTE CORPORAL LACHELLE LUIS PAEZ HUNTER

PALM SHELBY BEACH COUNTY COUNTY SHERIFF’

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY NOVEMBER 21, 17, 2024 2022


OFFICER DEPUTY NICHOLAS CONSTABLE VELLA

HUNTINGTON KATHERINE BEACH HUTSON POLICE DEPT.

HARRIS END COUNTY OF WATCH CONSTABLE

SATURDAY, END FEBRUARY OF WATCH19, 2022

SENIOR OFFICER SPECIALIST LOUIS PEPE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

END OF WATCH

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024


DEPUTY DEPUTY SHERIFF JARETT IGNACIO OROSZI “DAN” DIAZ

PALM WASHOE BEACH COUNTY COUNTY SHERIFF SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER FEBRUARY 25, 17, 2024 2022

DEPUTY POLICE BRIDGETTE OFFICER COOPER LACHELLE DAWSON HUNTER

GREENVILLE SHELBY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER FEBRUARY 26, 17, 2024 2022


POLICE OFFICER OFFICER NICHOLAS JESSE VELLA BRANCH

HUNTINGTON RED LAKE NATION BEACH POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT DEPT.

END END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY NOVEMBER 19, 27, 2022 2024

POLICE OFFICER PHILIP J. SCHIFINI

NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

END OF WATCH

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024


DETECTIVE DEPUTY JARETT ALLAN OROSZI REDDINS

OAK WASHOE PARK POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER FEBRUARY 29, 17, 2024 2022

DEPUTY POLICE BRIDGETTE OFFICER JACOB LACHELLE CANDANOZA HUNTER

TERRELL SHELBY POLICE COUNTY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 8, 17, 2024 2022


POLICE OFFICER NICHOLAS II COLTON DALE VELLA PULSIPHER

HUNTINGTON LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN BEACH POLICE POLICE DEPT.

END END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY DECEMBER 12, 19, 2024 2022

SERGEANT RICK FINLEY

MCNAIRY COUNTY SHERIFF’

END OF WATCH

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024


DEPUTY SERGEANT JARETT ELIO OROSZI DIAZ

CHARLOTTE WASHOE COUNTY COUNTY SHERIFF SHERIFF

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 15, 17, 2024 2022

AIR DEPUTY INTERDICTION BRIDGETTE AGENT LACHELLE JEFFREY HUNTER KANAS

CBP SHELBY - AIR AND COUNTY MARINE SHERIFF OPERATIONS,

END OF WATCH

THURSDAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 16, 17, 2024 2022


DETENTION OFFICER NICHOLAS OFFICER ISAIAH VELLABIAS

HUNTINGTON ELLIS COUNTY BEACH SHERIFF’ POLICE DEPT.

END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 16, 19, 2024 2022

CORPORAL DENNIS FRANCIS KELLY

DELAWARE STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH S

ATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024


TROOPER DEPUTY JARETT CLAY M. OROSZI CARNS

WASHOE ILLINOIS COUNTY STATE POLICE SHERIFF

END OF WATCH


DEPUTY POLICE BRIDGETTE OFFICER MICHAEL LACHELLE HORAN HUNTER

GREENSBORO SHELBY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

SHERIFF

END OF WATCH



CORRECTION OFFICER OFFICER NICHOLAS ANDREW VELLANSING

HUNTINGTON OHIO DEPARTMENT BEACH OF POLICE CORRECTION, DEPT.

END END OF OF WATCH

SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY DECEMBER 19, 25, 2022 2024

MAJOR JEFFREY A. BURKE

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

END OF WATCH

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024


When a police officer is killed,

it's not an agency that loses an

officer, it's an entire nation.

Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder


HONORING

OUR FALLEN

K9 OFFICERS

K9 NYX

ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, ILLINOIS

END OF WATCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024

K9 MAZE

WV DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

K9 LEO

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, FLORIDA

END OF WATCH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

K9 LUCA

DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, MISSISSIPPI

END OF WATCH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024

K9 RAIDEN

TOMAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, WISCONSIN

END OF WATCH MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024


K9 RIVAN

VIRGINIA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS, VIRGINIA

END OF WATCH TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

K9 DAX

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ILLINOIS

END OF WATCH FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024

K9 MAX

TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT, COLORADO

END OF WATCH WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024

K9 COBA

SC LAW ENFORCEMENT, SOUTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024

K9 HORUS

SAVANNAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, MISSOURI

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024

K9 WICK

RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF SOUTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024

K9 ARCHER

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, FLORIDA

END OF WATCH FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024

K9 VADER

ARNOLD POLICE DEPARTMENT, MISSOURI

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024

K9 ODIN

ALTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, ILLINOIS

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024

K9 DOLAR

CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF, OKLAHOMA

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

K9 MIKKA

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF, SOUTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024


K9 RIDDICK

NAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT, IDAHO

END OF WATCH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

K9 KODAK

RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, SOUTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024

K9 DRACO

MOUNT AIRY POLICE DEPT NORTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

K9 TITAN

COWETA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, GEORGIA

END OF WATCH WEDNESDAY, NOV 13, 2024

K9 BUMI

RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, SOUTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024


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