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FOUNDER, PUBLISHER, EDITOR-N-CHIEF

MICHAEL BARRON

OUR TEAM

EDITOR-AT-LARGE

Chief Rex Evans(Ret)

SENIOR EDITOR

Dr. Tina Jaeckle

CREATIVE EDITOR

Jessica "JJ" Jones

COPY EDITOR

Lt. John King (Ret)

OUTDOOR EDITOR

Rusty Barron

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Lt. Daryl Lott (Ret)

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sam Horwitz & Det. John Salerno (Ret)

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Doug Griffith

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Art Woolery

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Daniel Carr

FEATURE STORY

Rex Evans

Michael Barron

Dr. Tomer Anbar

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AFTERMATH

Bob Nelson

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Pat Droney, Roland Clee

Aaron Doucett, Doug Griffin

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Joanna Putman

Matthew Hollaway

T.J. Aulds

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Jack Brook

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Louis Casiano

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FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Comey is a Moron

For what it’s worth, in my opinion,

I think the former director of

the FBI James Comey, is a complete

moron and should be charged with

threats against POTUS. If anyone

else in this country were to pull

a stupid stunt like Comey did, the

Secret Service would have carried

them off in handcuffs.

In case you’ve been on a deserted

island this past month, you’ve

no doubt heard that Comey posted

a picture of seashells on a beach

spelling out 86 47. He captioned the

Instagram Post “Cool shell formation

on my beach walk.” He claims

he has no idea that ‘86’ meant to do

harm.

Comey later removed the post,

saying he thought the numbers

"were a political message" and that

he was not aware that the numeric

arrangement could be associated

with violence.

"I didn't realize some folks associate

those numbers with violence.

It never occurred to me, but I oppose

violence of any kind, so I took

the post down," Mr. Comey said.

So, are we supposed to believe

that a man who was once head of

the largest law enforcement agency

in America doesn’t know what

“86” means. Come on dude, we are

not that stupid. As far back as I can

remember, the term “86” was a

reference used by the mob to take

the snitch 8-miles out of town and

bury them 6 feet under.

How many times In law enforcement

have you heard someone

come up with a plan to take down

a suspect, only to have a supervisor

walk up and say, “hell no, 86 that


plan.”

Comey didn’t just happen to find

those shells on a beach, he either

placed them there, or ran across the

photo online somewhere and decided

to stir up shit with President

Trump, the man who fired his stupid

ass back in his first term.

Trump rejected the former FBI

director's explanation, telling Fox

News: "He knew exactly what that

meant. A child knows what that

meant... that means assassination."

Donald Trump Jr accused Mr.

Comey of "casually calling for my

dad to be murdered."

As we went live with this issue,

word was the Secret Service had

‘talked’ to Comey as did the FBI, but

no word of any charges being filed

against the moron.

On a more positive note about the

FBI, this month we’ve launched a

new section in the magazine featuring

FBI news from around the world.

We must admit, these past four

years the FBI seemed more like an

adversary than a law enforcement

partner. But like everything else

under the Trump administration,

there’s a new Sheriff in Town, or in

this case, it’s new FBI Director Kash

Patel. Under his leadership, the FBI

has a new direction and once again

is focused on being the Number

One law enforcement agency in the

world.

In fact, our August Issue will feature

Director Patel on the cover, and

we’ll do a deep dive into the “New

FBI” and the Director’s vision for an

all-new agency. So, stay tuned for

that as well as monthly updates on

FBI happenings around the world.

Finally, we are just about ready

to launch the first ever discount

program for First Responders in

America, The FIRST RESPONDER

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the FRD Card. The program will

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eventually thousands of merchants

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Besides saving money on everything

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new vehicle, you’ll be helping out

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fallen officers and First Responders

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name on the list. If you have a

favorite restaurant, retail store

or any other service provider that

offers First Responders a discount,

please ask them to visit our website

at FRDCard.com and register to

become a participating merchant.

CALLING ALL TEXAS MERCHANTS


FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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FROM THE EDITOR-AT-LARGE

In the Line of Duty

"I try to remain out of topics

such as the one in which I am

about to engage. I really do.

However, after seeing some

of the absolute disgraceful,

hateful and tasteless posts

I've seen come from some law

enforcement officers I know,

I find myself compelled to say

the following.

I've personally known over

one dozen Harris County

Deputy Sheriffs and Deputy

Constables who've lost their

lives, in the Line of Duty. Each,

relentlessly serving and protecting

the citizens of Harris

County.

My family has served the citizens

of Harris County, Texas

for four generations (over 100

years combined service). That

and 5 bucks, will get us a cup

of coffee. My point being, I

never heard my dad or grandpa

ever specify one kind of

deputy is more significant or

important than another.

If you wore a Harris County

badge and carried a gun,

that was all that mattered.

Whatever Department or assignment

was, irrelevant. WE

were ALL on the same team!

For every person who, in

such a negative way as I've


seen lately, creates divisiveness

between Harris County

Deputy Sheriffs and Deputy

Constables over pay or

assignments or whatever...

YOU'RE WRONG for what

you're doing.

Every single Fallen Harris

County Deputy I've ever

known, no matter which

agency they were representing

sacrificed and lost everything,

the same. They're gone.

Equally fighting evil while

protecting the innocent.

To say one is more important

than, more valuable than

or somehow greater than the

other is, disgraceful. You're

literally taking a giant crap on

their memory and their legacy.

And that, I cannot and I will

not abide.

Not to mention, the discomfort

and disrespect you're

directly or indirectly causing

those Fallen Deputies, surviving

family members.

In the end, we all bleed red.

Whether Sheriffs or Constables

Deputies, never made a

damn bit of difference. Each

one lost, was one too many.

I am personally so profoundly

hurt buy the words

I've read from some in Harris

County over the last couple of

weeks. "A bullet fired doesn't

stop to read the badge or

patch you're wearing. It just

kills you. Deputy Sheriff or

Deputy Constable. Don't matter.

Not. One. Bit.

Greed is greed, bro. Shame

on you. Each and every one

of us who is, HCSO or HCCO,

count.

I know because, I've been

both. I've loved, laughed,

cried, fought side by side with

and sadly, lost good friends

who, were both. Decisiveness,

never won anyone or anything

but defeat.

Now is the time we all need

to be standing together to

be our Brothers' and Sisters'

keepers. Period. "End of story."

Unfriend me, if you must.

Never speak to me again, if

that makes you feel any better.

I'm too old and too far

along in my life to just sit idly

by and say nothing, anymore.

START SHOPPING




LETTERS

FRD CARD SUPPORTER

As a former fire fighter and now

owner of a bar/restaurant in the

Clear Lake area of Houston, I want

to thank The Blues and specifically

its publisher Michael Barron

for starting the discount card for

first responders. We have always

given discounts to first responders

but getting that message out has

always been a challenge unless

they come in uniform. Now that

there’s a card that identifies them

and the first responders know

which restaurants accept the card,

the entire process is 100% easier

for everyone. More importantly this

new program doesn’t cost us anything

and they are donating money

back to first responders that have

been hurt or worse, killed in the

line of duty. I encourage everyone

that owns any kind of small business

to sign up and participate in

what they call the First Responders

Discount Card. Thanks.

DAVE G.

DORA THE EXPLORER AKA

COUNTY JUDGE LINA

One of the reasons I moved out

of Harris County was the stupid

politics. The more democrats that

moved into the area from left wing

states like California, the worse it

became. And the perfect example

of this nonsense was when Judge

Ed Emmett was replaced this high

school kid named Lina Hidalgo.

Somehow, she was elected despite

the fact she has ZERO experience

at anything. And I don’t mean politics,

I mean at anything relating to

business. I doubt she could run a

lemonade stand, much less a business,

now she’s in charge of the 3rd

largest county in the US. And she


conveniently blames her stumbling

and mumbling on being emotional

and having phycological issues. She

freaked out when confronted by

hundreds of deputies demanding a

raise saying she was overwhelmed

by the election of a new pope. What

the hell people. If you live in Harris

County, you need to wake up and

start a revolution to elect someone

other than a sorority queen to run

your government. Dora has got to

go.

WHERE IS JESSICA AND HOW IS

SHE DOING?

As an avid reader of the Blues,

I want to know how your editor

Jessica Jones is doing. Her ordeal in

California was heartbreaking and I

hope she has found a way to start

over again. I know several people

who lived in the Palisades area that

lost everything as well and they

have all moved somewhere else.

I don’t think that community will

ever recover, and its residents have

started new lives in other places.

Please let us know how she’s doing.

I know all your readers have been

praying for her and wish her the

best.

JASON W.

Thanks for your kind words

Jason and I appreciate yours and

the hundreds of letters, emails and

texts I’ve received in the past few

months. Losing literally everything

you have is something that can’t

be explained unless it happens to

you. I know that millions of people

around the country have endured

what we are going through, whether

it was a fire, flood, hurricane,

tornado or some other devastating

event. To wake up one day and realize

that you have no job, no car,

no access to money, no house and

only the clothes you have on your

back, is overwhelming to say the

least. The first few hours and days,

it’s as if you are in a suspended

animation of sorts. Like the matrix

movie. Nothing seems real. You go

through the motions of life. You

eat. You try to sleep, but mostly

you just cry. Until you realize that

the only way you will survive the

tragedy you’ve been through, is to

pick yourself up and begin rebuilding

your life. For me and all my

friends and neighbors that called

the Palisades home, it meant moving

somewhere else. Luckily, I had

a significant other that lived in LA

and I moved in with him. I have new

job, bought a new car and eventually

bought all new clothes. Have I

moved on? Sort of. But I now know

what the true meaning of PTSD is

and I wake up drenched in sweat

having relived that horrible night

when I truly drove through hell to

escape the fire that destroyed my

world. I lived it in real time, and I

relive it nearly every night. For all

the men and women who work for

LA Fire, God bless you for what you

go through every day. Eventually

I’ll be OK. I thank God, he spared

me, because they were many more

who weren’t so lucky. Thanks to all

the BLUES readers who will be my

family forever.

Jessica

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GUEST COMENTARY

Kristi Noem Says “suck-it” to

Dismissal of Deportation Case

Ten illegal aliens facing transfer

from Texas to a holding facility at

the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo

Bay, Cuba, filed a lawsuit against

the Trump administration on March

1. The plaintiffs, represented by

the American Civil Liberties Union,

claimed that the "arbitrary

and capricious" transfers

violated the Administrative

Procedure Act, the

First Amendment's due

process clause, and the

Immigration and Nationality

Act, and requested a

stay.

In the time since, seven

of the plaintiffs have been

sent packing, including

Maiker Espinoza Escalona,

who was identified by the

Department of Homeland

Security as a lieutenant of

the Venezuelan terrorist gang Tren

de Aragua. The remaining plaintiffs

threw in the towel on Thursday,

indicating they "no longer wish to

continue litigating this case."

Homeland Security Secretary

Kristi Noem, chief among the defendants

named in the lawsuit, had a

two-word response to the voluntary

dismissal of the action: "Suck it."

While some online responded

positively to the taunt, calling it

"based," others, particularly critics

on the left, characterized the Homeland

Security secretary's message —

which appeared on her official government

account on X — as "cruel,"

"classless," and "disgraceful."


What is disgraceful, is the idiot

we had as Homeland Secretary under

Biden, Mayorkas, let these thugs

in the country in the first place. If

he had done his job and secured

the border, Noem wouldn't even be

talking about Guantánamo Bay.

Attorneys for the government

argued that the plaintiffs lacked

standing to bring the suit; the court

lacked jurisdiction to stay the

government's exercise of discretion

to send an illegal alien to "an

appropriate place of detention"; the

plaintiffs' claims were improperly

venued in the District Court for the

District of Columbia as they had

never been held in the district; and

Noem has the statutory authority

to send immigration detainees to

Guantánamo.

President Donald Trump issued

a memorandum on Jan. 29 directing

Noem and Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth "to take all appropriate

actions to expand the Migrant

Operations Center at Naval Station

Guantánamo Bay to full capacity to

provide additional detention space

for high-priority criminal aliens

unlawfully present in the United

States."

The stated aim of this

initiative was "to halt the

border invasion, dismantle

criminal cartels, and restore

national sovereignty."

Noem told CNN talking

head Dana Bash during

a February interview at

Guantánamo Bay that the

individuals transported to

the base "are the worst of

the worst that we pulled off

of our streets. ... Murderers,

rapists."

"When I was there, I was

able to watch one of the

flights landing and them unload

about 15 different of these criminals.

Those were mainly child

pedophiles, those that were out

there trafficking children, trafficking

drugs, and were pulled off of

our streets and put at this facility,"

continued Noem. "Very thankful that

they are off the streets of the United

States and that we have safer communities."

On behalf of the more than 1.3

million law enforcement officers

in the US, we pledge our support

to Secretary Noem and the entire

Trump administration for making

America safe again.


GUEST COMENTARY

Doug Griffin

Congratulations HPOU

Members on a Great Win

I want to take a moment and

celebrate those who actually

made this contract happen.

Many say that it’s the mayor or

the bargaining team. But the reality

is that it is the hard-working

men and women of this

great department who go out

every day and put themselves in

harm’s way to take care of the

citizens of Houston.

Our officers cover 677 square

miles with limited resources,

and extremely short manpower,

but they continue to

show up. A Houston

Police Officer

does more with

less every shift and

does it in the rain,

the heat, the snow,

the dark of night.

They are more

consistent than our

postal service. Our

officers make over

2 million contacts

with citizens a year

yet there are only

around 250 citizen

complaints filed

every year. And this

is in a time in which

it is easier than

ever before to file

a complaint. That

shows professionalism!

I do want to thank Mayor

Whitmire for his continued

support of the department, and

Chief Diaz for going above and

beyond any previous chief with

helping and supporting this contract.

The city’s bargaining team

was great, there were many arguments,

many discussions, and

even a few laughs, but they were

fair, and I greatly appreciate the

hard work done on their side of

the table.

I also want to thank the HPOU

bargaining team. Ken Nealy,

Ray Hunt, Terry Seagler,

Jessica Lam,

Justin Tallant, Andrew

Wright, and our attorneys

Aaron Sudder and

Erica Johnson. There

were many long days

and late nights with

calls and emails flying

around with ideas, and

wording. There were

even arguments within

the bargaining team,

but like family we always

worked it out and

found a solution. This

team was truly incredible

and there is no way

this would have been

possible without them.

I hope each and every

one of you enjoy this

win, it is well deserved!



GUEST COMENTARY

Aaron Doucett

When Headlines Mislead

Media Myths About Mental Health and Policing

The news media reminded

us that May was National Mental

Health Awareness Month. It

is also a chilling reminder of

how many current and former

officers we lose every year to

suicide. However, the articles

and stories they are publishing

about law enforcement are as

always, inaccurate, and borderline

libelous. The facts are there

but the way they are framed and

presented is completely deceptive

of how additional advanced

training would have produced

a different outcome in the most

tragic cases.

As a nation we are desensitized

to a polarized news media that

is bent on portraying one party

or another in a negative light. I

know several friends and former

colleagues in law enforcement

who support left wing and liberal

causes. It is so unfair to them

when the mainstream media, on

both sides, paints law enforcement

as right-wing zealots with

a roller.

MENTAL HEALTH IS HUGE

PROBLEM TODAY

Mental health has been a

growing problem, but the chart

swinging statistics that guide us

are based on how people identify

themselves and their mental

issues. It is no secret that the

current generation recognizes


mental illness within themselves

as a normal aspect of their personality.

To be fair, let’s sort my observations

and opinions by virtue

of what is evidence based and

what it not. Data will back me

up on this, but even in casual

observances with young people

that I have been in contact with,

they would feel abnormal if

there wasn’t some distinctive tic

or disorder that they could share

in a conversation, even with a bit

of humble bragging.

Their attention to detail, fear

of germs, their cleanliness, is

all attributed to some negative

phobia or personality disorder.

Today’s generation throws

around a serious lower intestine

malfunction, terms that would

make a room gasp in 1980, only

to praise their own commitment

to perfection. They are armchair

psychologists on the mental

health issues of their parents

too, even when their folks could

make Ozzie and Harriet look like

Woodstock hippies.

Here in my admittedly micro-observation

of gifted people

in the flower of their youth, they

discuss the medications they are

on for bi-polar disorder, anxiety

and for clarity or focus. But these

youthful young adults, taking on

hyper-specialized majors and

committing themselves to incredibly

skilled and complicated

careers in medical fields that pay

well, but never what they are

worth, have so much right about

them such that there is nothing

meaningful that there is anything

wrong with them. Their only

issue is that they are imperfect,

like me, like you.

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That is the state of young people

today. A friend took a command

role at a major university

and told me “…you would not

believe how many students we

Baker Act (Mental Health Involuntary

Commitment), sometimes

it is like all we do.” I worked

closely with other officials at

that school on sexual violence

prevention programs and a

director told me, “You wouldn’t

believe how many parents drop

their kids off here who have

never gone on a single date.”

Author Abigal Shrier (Substack:

The Truth Fairy) faces the issues

head on in her book Bad Therapy.

From her book description on

Amazon:

“In virtually every way that can

be measured, Gen Z’s mental

health is worse than that of previous

generations. Youth suicide

rates are climbing, antidepressant

prescriptions for children

are common, and the proliferation

of mental health diagnoses

has not helped the staggering

number of kids who are lonely,

lost, sad and fearful of growing

up. What’s gone wrong with

America’s youth?”

How can we have more mental

health intervention than at

any time in human history and

have an illness trend that continues

to drive toward the floor?

Obviously, one but only one, of

my conclusions is that mental

health awareness programs have

made healthy people become

convinced that they must be sick

to be normal. Shrier makes the

insightful argument that there is

a tremendous power imbalance

when a youth is sent to mental

health counseling compared

with when an adult chooses to

consult a therapist. Adults get to

drop expensive therapists like a

hot rock when it isn’t working.

Youth don’t have that choice and

the decision to keep the kid in

therapy is based on the reports

of the therapist. It is no coincidence

that programs or parents

with the ability to reliably pay

are documented to get more

treatment.

During this season, the media

highlights stories how a mentally

ill person was shot by police.

The relative, on camera or voiceover,

will tell the reporter that

they called law enforcement to

help that person, not shoot them

dead. Another perennial cast

member is the representative

from a mental health advocacy

or awareness organization

calling for more training, especially

Crisis Intervention Training.

Sheriffs and chiefs will shake

their heads at the loss and highlight

their co-responder models

and discuss their amazing track

records of success.

It’s not every mental health call

that results in an officer involved

shooting. Generally, there is an

issue with paranoid schizophrenia

and a psychotic break. Access

to both blunt and edged weapons

are familiar markers. Most

of the 911 calls state that they

don’t know the last time that the

person has taken their medicine.

Are there occasions where responding

officers act criminally?

Those are exceedingly rare, and

when they happen, they become

national news stories.

We look back at two shootings

just miles apart in Pennsylvania.

This is from an article I wrote

a year ago and those shootings

sparked the widespread adoption

of the Eugene, Oregon CAHOOTS

model:

On September 13, 2020, Lancaster

officers responded and

before they even got to the door,

Ricardo Munoz charges the officers

wielding a knife and was

shot by the officer in self-defense.

The law firm representing

the family has this statement on

their website:

“Unfortunately, Lancaster police

and many law enforcement

agencies throughout the country

are not trained or equipped to

deal with mental health crises.

Ricardo’s story highlights

the desperate need to invest in

social workers and other co-responders

who can assist law

enforcement when someone is

experiencing a mental health

crisis.”

In Philadelphia on October 26,

2020, Walter Wallace was shot

charging officers with a knife.

The law firm settled the wrongful

death claim with a 2.5 million

dollar award and a commitment

from the city to purchase 14

million dollars in equipment and

training from Taser. This would

not have been the scenario to

roll the dice on an electronic

control device. Here is part of

the statement from the law firm’s

website:

“Wallace’s murder set off a

powder keg of righteous anger

throughout communities across

the country including Philadelphia,

leading to protests, riots,

and violent conflicts with the

police. The Philadelphia Police


Officers who shot and killed

Wallace were not equipped with

tasers at the time of the shooting.”

Ironically, these videos serve as

public service announcements

explaining why police officers,

rather than therapists, are sent

to respond to these calls. There

would have been dead therapists.

In each case, cops were suddenly

attacked by knife wielding

charging maniacs. However,

these cases inexplicably wound

up as supporting columns in the

police replacement movement

THE PUSH FOR ADDITIONAL

CIT TRAINING

So far, this May is no different.

We have tragic story of an

officer involved shooting that

took the life of a mentally ill

individual. There is the grieving

family member who wishes their

relative was still alive and that

police had the proper training to

address the complaint that they

called 911 in their hour of need.

There will be a local example in

your media market.

Unfortunately, their relative

was approaching the officer

or officers, - in a recent video

on a story like this, charging at

ten feet per second – with two

knives. Fortunately, it was cops

instead of social workers that

responded, or we would have

some injured or dead social

workers, and then law enforcement

would have to locate the

attacker. We have a huge issue

with de-escalation. Only law enforcement

has been trained.

There is no need to generalize

mentally ill people as bad.

Our dispatch signal for mental

illness calls had a suffix of N

for non-violent or V for openly

violent. Every officer on the

street quickly discovered that

non-violent person could become

violent extremely quickly.

Even today, as the body camera

video scrolls, viewed in isolation,

everyone would say ‘Thank God

for the police and their decisive

action.’

Please keep all peace officers

in your prayers.

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GUEST COMENTARY

Unelected rogue federal district judges

are overstepping their authority in issuing

nationwide injunctions.

WASHINGTON, DC- “The judicial

Power of the United States,

shall be vested in one supreme

court, and in such inferior Courts

as the Congress may from time

to time ordain and establish-

United States Constitution, Article

III.

In other words, the only court

addressed in the Constitution as

a co-equal branch of the government

is the Supreme Court,

not federal district courts overseen

by unelected district judges.

Yet for some reason, these

unelected Marxists in black

robes (in many cases) believe

themselves to have the authority

to tell the elected President of

the United States how to do his

job and impose their will on the

entire country. That isn't how this

is supposed to work.

Under the President’s Article

II powers, he is designated as

the “Commander in Chief of the

Army and Navy of the United

States, and of the Militia of the

several states.” In other words,

in times of war, it is the president…not

the courts…who is

duty-bound to ensure the safety

and security of the United States

of America. In fact, under Article

II, Sec. 1, the presidential oath of

office, the president swears or


Pat Droney

Judge James Boasberg

affirms that he will, “to the best

of [his] ability, preserve, protect

and defend the Constitution of

the United States.”

The current situation in which

we find ourselves is pitting President

Trump’s Article II authority

against rogue federal judges in

cherry-picked courtrooms in

heavily blue jurisdictions. The

fact that most of these immigration

lawfare cases have been

“heard” in courtrooms in New

York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts,

California, and Washington,

DC, tells you all you need

to know about what is going

on. Cases are not being heard in

Florida, South Carolina, Missouri,

or Texas, and if they are, they’re

being heard in blue cities such as

Dallas.

Federal district judges should

be strictly limited to issuing

stays or restraining orders only

in the jurisdiction over which

they preside, not national injunctions.

As Daniel Greenfield writes

in Front Page Magazine, this “is

not remotely the system that the

Framers had in mind.”

Perhaps the most egregious

act by a rogue federal district

judge was by US District Judge

Fernando Rodriguez Jr., who

held that the Trump administration

is “improperly” relying upon

the Alien Enemies Act to deport

illegal aliens, in this case, Tren

de Aragua (TdA) gang bangers.

Rodriguez claimed Trump’s use

of the AEA “is contrary to the

plain, ordinary meaning of the

statute’s terms.”

Rodriguez’s ruling runs counter

to a ruling that held the Alien

Enemy Act of 1798 precludes

judicial review. In Brown v United

States, the court held, “The

act concerning alien enemies,

which confers on the president

very great discretionary powers

respecting their persons, appears

to me to be as unlimited as the

legislature could make it.”


It further reads that, “The very

nature of the President’s power

to order the removal of all enemy

aliens rejects the notion that

courts may pass judgment upon

the exercise of his discretion.”

There is also the miraculous

coincidence that cases, which

are supposed to be randomly

assigned, are continually finding

themselves on the docket of radical

anti-Trump District Judge

James Boasberg, an Obama

appointee.

Boasberg was assigned the

administration’s use of the AEA

to deport TdA gang members

illegally in the US to a prison in

El Salvador, whereby he tried to

have the administration turn the

planes around mid-flight under

an oral directive to do so.

Thus far, federal district courts

have issued 39 nationwide injunctions

against the Trump administration,

far more than were

issued against other presidents.

For example, Obama was only

subject to 12 such injunctions

over eight years, while Biden

faced 14 in his only term. In his

first term, President Trump faced

64 nationwide injunctions, of

which judges appointed by Democrats

issued 92%, CBS News

reported.

The United States Supreme

Court, earlier this month, heard

arguments over the power of

federal district courts to block

presidential actions nationwide.

The Trump administration asked

the high court to rein in lower

courts’ obsession with issuing

nationwide injunctions, which

have hamstrung their efforts to

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GUEST COMENTARY

Roland Clee

When the Badge Becomes the Target:

The Tragic Chain of a Justified Shooting and a Deputy’s Murder.

A sane society must never accept

fleeing in a stolen vehicle with

a loaded crime gun while being

pursued by police as reasonable

behavior. After church last Sunday,

a friend sent me a message about

a tragic case out of Ohio—a story

involving the murder of a deputy

sheriff and the events that led up

to it. I was thankful for the message,

even though the details were

heartbreaking. The story was told

by a police chief - who I interact

with discussing issues online - who

personally knew the deputy. The

sequence of events, not in dispute,

is an armed 18-year-old fleeing in a

stolen car with a loaded (presumably

stolen) firearm was shot and

killed by Cincinnati Police when

he failed to drop the gun despite

commands. His father, shortly after

seeing the body worn camera footage

of the shooting, intentionally

murdered a deputy sheriff working

a traffic detail.

A NORMAL CALL

Depending on where you work,

even depending on where you

work within a city or a county, this

tragic call of a stolen vehicle being

intercepted via GPS or license plate

reader technology is normal police

work. Teens were fleeing in a stolen

car pursued by uniformed police

in marked vehicles. On Thursday,

May 1, 2025, when the cops

cornered the vehicle Ryan Hinton

exited the vehicle with a stolen gun

in his hand to run away and evade


arrest. We don’t know whether he

was driving or not. Hinton, exits the

car, clumsily drops the firearm and

quickly retrieves it again before

again sprinting away. The image

of the dropped gun, the distinctive

sound of the firearm hitting

the ground, are captured on police

body worn camera. A few strides

later, despite clear commands to

drop the gun, Ryan disregards those

orders and was shot and killed by

the pursuing Cincinnati Police Officers.

The following day, shortly after

viewing the police body worn camera

of the death of his son at his

lawyer’s office, Ryan’s father, Rodney

Hinton, Jr., targets a uniformed

law enforcement officer and intentionally

murders him in some

twisted retribution by crashing his

vehicle into him. It was no accident

that Rodney brutally and intentionally

murdered the recently retired

33-year Hamilton County Deputy

Sheriff Larry Henderson, working a

University of Cincinnati graduation

detail.

The first account I heard of these

events was via a social media post

by Chief Scott Hughes of Hamilton

Township Ohio. He personally knew

Deputy Larry Henderson and despite

the distant association and the tenuous

connection, I was, and remain,

grieved by this law enforcement

officer’s murder.

Sardonic pundit Matt Walsh

offered that if the father wanted

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to take revenge on anyone who

had caused his son’s death, that he

should take revenge on himself. He

posits that Rodney Hinton’s failure

as a father is inescapably clear

and if he needs a target to execute

profound judgment, that he should

adjudicate himself. He won’t do

that when there is someone else to

blame.

THE WORST WELL INTEN-

TIONED MOVE EVER

I’ve said it before: The barbaric

practice of showing the body camera

video to the family of their relative

being shot by the police, prior

to it being released to the media

is the dumbest idea that has ever

infected command staffs and to

date it has been 100% inflammatory

and destructive. No one ever says,

‘You cops were right for shooting

my kid.’


What demented thought process

ever considered that it was a good

idea to show a family the video of

their family member’s violent death

- what many already prejudge as an

extra judicial execution by the police

- and think that this would help

calm the situation? This has always

been among the top vacancy of reason

by command staffs nationwide.

It has never worked! It has failed so

reliably that activists who fabricate

rage against perceived tyranny owe

their careers to this unsound practice

by law enforcement leaders.

Are we still waiting for the first

success of showing distraught,

sometimes hysterical, relatives the

moment of death of their loved one?

If there is one colossal lie out there,

it is that we will all agree what we

see on video. Ironically, that has

been the chief justification for body

worn cameras and other surveillance

solutions.

WE MUST BE COURAGEOUSLY HONEST

Cops have little choice until they

have agency seniority to which

beats they are assigned. Criminals

are the ones who have choices.

Consider that most car thieves and

joyriders have never gotten rich,

even in fictional movies. The few

successful have gotten free rides

without getting arrested. Some have

been successful shipping high end

cars and trucks out of ports to other

continents, but those are the exception

and not the rule.

‘Riding dirty’ in a stolen car armed

with a loaded gun limits the options

for the police officer, a dangerous

proposition. Currently, we are

openly discussing legal theories like

induced jeopardy or peril with officers,

such as standing in a position

that unnecessarily risks the officer’s

safety. Can we possibly apply that

to criminals and their actions too?

Hinton’s vehicle was located by law

enforcement via vehicle GPS, likely

a factory installed services similar

to OnStar. Few can dispute that

Ryan Hinton would be alive today

if he exited the vehicle without the

stolen loaded gun.

This article is not broad enough

to fully address the impact of black

crime on the black community, but

this will be addressed appropriately

and fairly in a future article that

focuses on the complete impact

among all Americans with every

single murder resulting from blackon-black

crime. This future article

will discuss facts including how 249

black persons of 1,164 total died in

officer involved deaths (99.9% not

murdered) in 2023 while 460 black

people were murdered in Chicago

from May 2023 to April 2024

in primarily black on black crime.

The comparison is a nation of

346,000,000 to a city of 2,700,000.

The lives saved, several stadiums

full, in New York City during

the 1990s administrations of Mayor

Rudy Guiliani and Commissioner Bill

Bratton during ‘broken windows’

policing were primarily brown and

black lives. Today, in a destructive

dial-back and erasure of progress,

pro-black dedicated publications

like The Root plant stories that

suggest the murder of Deputy Henderson

was simply a traffic accident

and “Rodney Hinton Jr. Scares

the police. That’s not supposed to

happen. The watchman is not supposed

to be afraid of his watch. The

situation is actually more delicate

than the police in Cincinnati realize

because how they treat Rodney

will likely lead to more dead cops,”

wrote one X user. Disgusting.

NOT EQUIVALENT: AN EYE FOR

AN EYE JUSTICE FAILS

My concern is that reason has

taken the day off and the sentiment

is ‘you take out one of ours, we’ll

take out one of yours.’ That militant

race-focused mentality is extremely

dangerous. But these actions are not

equivalent. The police did not commit

an offense against society; they

were working to protect all society

from criminals. Deputy Henderson,

murdered, was no enemy of the

public. Instead, he was a dedicated

public servant, even in retirement

who worked for nearly three and a

half decades to preserve both peace

and liberty for everyone in the community

he served.

Wearing the badge has always

meant accepting risk, but that risk

has, for more than the past decade,

included being targeted for revenge

or in most cases, random ambushes

just rooted in the hatred of authority.

Deputy Larry Henderson had no

connection to the officers involved

in the justified shooting of Ryan

Hinton. But in the twisted logic of

Rodney Hinton Jr., the badge itself

became a target.

This is a reminder of the current

reality for law enforcement:

that any officer, or any uniformed

civilian or volunteer, regardless of

role or responsibility, you may be

hunted simply for representing the

rule of law. Every time a lie is told

about policing, every time the truth

is obscured, and every time cowardice

masquerades as activism, the

danger to those who bear the badge

grows. Deputy Henderson’s death

was more than a murder—it was

an attack on the very fabric of civil

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HAMILTON CNTY, OH.

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a

driver while directing traffic in Hamilton County in Cincinnati, Ohio.


Retired Hamilton County (Ohio)

Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson

was working a traffic detail

at the University of Cincinnati

last month when he was fatally

struck by a vehicle driven by the

father of a man whose son was

shot and killed by Cincinnati Police

the month prior.

Deputy Henderson was a 33-

year veteran of the sheriff’s office

who had served in a variety

of assignments.

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey

praised the fallen deputy for his

dedication to service and talent

for training other deputies.

“In Deputy Henderson’s early

tenure as a sheriff’s deputy, I

recognized his talent for teaching

and presentation. Larry began

his journey as a sheriff’s office

trainer early in his career. He

developed an expertise and became

an excellent trainer. Subsequently,

he trained divisions

of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s

Office that included hundreds

of deputy sheriffs. His ability

to relate to and touch officers’

lives was extraordinary. We will

continue to honor Larry’s life of

service,” she said in a Facebook

statement.

The suspect in the murder of

Deputy Henderson is Rodney Hinton

Jr. He is reportedly the father

of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton who

was killed by Cincinnati Police

on Thursday May 1 during an investigation

of a stolen car.

Ryan Hinton was fatally shot by

one of the officers when he ran

between two dumpsters toward

the officer while carrying a pistol

with an extended magazine,

Chief Teresa Theetge said during

a Friday press conference. Body

camera video shows another

officer at the scene warning that

the suspect has a gun. The suspect

also slipped with the gun

while fleeing and it hit the pavement

near one of the dumpsters

making a metallic clink, according

to Theetge.

Ryan Hinton’s father Roy Hinton

Jr. was reportedly leaving a

viewing of video from the police

shooting of his son when Deputy

Larry Henderson was struck and

killed.

Roy Hinton Jr. is charged with

aggravated murder in the death

of the deputy.

The Cincinnati Fraternal Order

of Police lodge is calling for

the prosecutor to seek the death

penalty in the case.

“On behalf of all of Cincinnati

law enforcement, we demand

that the prosecutor seek the

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death penalty against this criminal

who purposefully murdered

a law enforcement officer,” FOP

President Ken Kober said in a

Facebook statement. “There’s

no room for anything less than

the death penalty and we call on

Prosecutor Pillich to confirm she

will seek it.”

Deputy Henderson was a United

States Marine Corps veteran

and had served with the Hamilton

County Sheriff's Office for 33

years. He is survived by his wife

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RAYNE, LA.

Lieutenant Allen "Noochie" Credeur was shot and killed by friendly fire

while serving a search warrant at the 500 block of East Harrop Street

in Rayne, Louisiana.

RAYNE, LA. — A Rayne police

lieutenant was killed in the line

of duty while executing a search

warrant tied to a stabbing, the

department announced.

Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur,

48, was fatally shot by friendly

fire around 1:27 p.m. on May 5 as

officers attempted to locate a

suspect involved in a stabbing

incident, according to the Rayne

Police Department. Despite

efforts to provide immediate

medical aid, Credeur died at the

scene.

“This devastating accident has

shaken the entire department

and community,” Police Chief

Carroll Stelly said.

Credeur began his career with

Rayne Police as a reserve officer

in December 2003 and became

full-time in 2005. Over the next

20 years, he became known not

just for his police work, but also

for his deep involvement in youth

programs and community outreach.

In 2014, he stepped into the

role of D.A.R.E. officer, where

he mentored local students

and worked to strengthen the

department’s connection with

Rayne’s youth. He also volunteered

extensively with youth

athletics, coaching and guiding

young people both on and off

duty.

“Lt. Credeur was more than

an officer; he was a brother,

a friend, and a role model. He

served with pride, humility, and

an unmatched sense of duty. He

had a special way of connecting

with people — especially young

people — and was truly invested

in making Rayne a safer, stronger

place to live,” Stelly said.

LT. ALLEN "NOOCHIE" CREDEUR

Credeur is survived by his

fiancée, Danielle Demette, and

his brother, Sgt. Joseph Credeur,

who also serves with the department.

The Louisiana State Police is

conducting an investigation into

the shooting.



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FLORENCE CNTY, GA.

Deputy Sheriff Nate Ansay was killed in a vehicle crash on State

Highway 301 in Effingham, South Carolina.

EFFINGHAM, S.C. (WBTV) - A

South Carolina deputy died after

a head-on crash this week while

he was on duty.

Sister-station WMBF reported

that Florence County deputy

Nate Ansay was driving north on

Olanta Highway near Blackwells

Farm Road on Tuesday afternoon

when he collided with a GMC

SUV coming from the opposite

direction.

Both Ansay and the driver of

the GMC were taken to the hospital.

There, Ansay later died.

The Florence County Sheriff’s

Office said Ansay was just 24

years old and had been a deputy

since October 2023. The agency

confirmed he was on duty when

the crash happened.

“Nate never met a stranger and

always had a huge smile on his

face,” Florence County Sheriff TJ

Joye said. “He told me often how

much he loved being a deputy.

He will be greatly missed.”

One of Ansay’s friends told

WMBF that “he couldn’t have

picked a better job” and that he

“absolutely loved it and poured

everything he could into it.” That

same friend added that Ansay

was “truly never in a bad mood.”

In the hours after the crash,

flowers were set out near the

crash site in honor of the late

deputy.

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MARENGO, OH.

Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer was fatally shot

while responding to a domestic call on Memorial Day.

MARENGO, OH. — A sheriff’s

deputy in Ohio who responded

to a domestic violence call at

a home was fatally shot by a

suspect who was also wounded,

authorities said.

The Morrow County Sheriff’s

office said the shooting occurred

Monday night in the town of

Marengo, about 35 miles north

of Columbus. Speaking at a

news conference on Tuesday,

Sheriff John Hinton identified

the deputy as Daniel Sherrer, 31,

who had served with the department

since May 2021.

Sherrer “always had a smile

on his face, never in a bad

mood,” Hinton said. He noted

the death was a tough blow for

the department but said everyone

came into work Tuesday

because “that’s what we have

to do, it’s what he would have

wanted.”

In a statement posted on the

department’s Facebook page,

Hinton said Sherrer was shot

shortly after he arrived at the

home. The deputy and the suspect

were both taken to a hospital,

where Sherrer was pronounced

dead a short time later.

The sheriff said Tuesday he

has not yet viewed body camera

footage of the shooting, so he

could not provide further details

about what occurred.

The suspect remains hospitalized

in serious condition. On

Tuesday, Hinton spoke with disdain

for the suspect and refused

to publicly identify the person.

“You will never hear his name

come from my lips, so if you

want the name you will have to

get it some other way, I’m not

giving it to you,” Hinton told

DEPUTY DANIEL SHERRER

reporters. ”Why would I? He

doesn’t deserve it.”

The Delaware County Sheriff’s

Office will lead the investigation

into the shooting, with assistance

from the state’s Bureau of

Criminal Investigation.


VERY OWN FRD CARD





AROUND THE COUNTRY

HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Was a Mass Exodus for Harris County Law Enforcement averted

by County Commissioners by giving them parity with HPD?

By Michael Barron, Blues Editor

HOUSTON, TX – For the past few

weeks, Doug Griffith and the HPOU

board have been in negotiations

with the City of Houston for their

new contract. Those talks and

negotiations resulted in a significant

pay raise for their officers. As

Griffith says, it’s a huge win for our

officers.

But that huge win and huge raise,

meant trouble not only for the Harris

County Sheriff’s Office but all of

Harris County law enforcement including

the eight Constables offices

that employee some 1800 deputies.

With HPD’s historic pay raise

for officers approved by Houston’s

City Council last month, the Harris

County Deputies Organization

representing Harris County deputies

was sounding the alarm, warning

that the wage gap could trigger a

mass departure not only from the

sheriff's office, but all Harris County

agencies, creating a public safety

issue for its citizens.

Less than two weeks after several

Harris County Commissioners and

County Judge Lina Hidalgo publicly

voiced their support for addressing

deputy pay concerns during a

Commissioners Court meeting, Jose

Lopez, president of the Harris County

Deputies Organization, says only

three followed up.

"They quickly scheduled meetings,

and we sat down, and they heard


us," Lopez said. Pay is the membership's

most pressing issue, and

Lopez says Commissioner Rodney

Ellis' office has not responded and

Hidalgo's office told ABC13 they

are in the process of scheduling a

meeting.

"I'm not aware," Lopez said. "If that

is something they are working on,

they definitely haven't expressed it

to us."

Under the proposed deal, starting

salaries for Houston Police Department

(HPD) officers would jump to

$75,000, nearly $20,000 more than

what a first-year deputy currently

earns. Lopez says such a disparity

could lead to dozens of deputies

leaving the Harris County Sheriff's

Office (HCSO) for better-paying

HPD jobs.

"I'm hearing numbers between 60

to 70," Lopez noted.

But that’s just at the SO. The BLUES

heard those numbers could likely be

in the hundreds if deputies at the

constable’s offices left as well.

One deputy said it best, “we do

the same job, fight the same crooks,

day in and day out. and put our lives

on the line same as HPD officers.

Why should we have to work 35+

hours of extra jobs EVERY WEEK

just to earn the same pay. It doesn’t

make sense and I’m going to be one

of the first to apply at HPD.”

That sentiment was heard over

and over following the almost

comical meeting of Commissioners

Court when County Judge had a

hard time keep her composure, not

because of the pay raise issue, but

because earlier in the day a new

pope had been chosen, and she said

she was ‘overwhelmed.’

“No offense to the Catholic

church, but what the hell does

electing a new pope have to do

with pay raises for our deputies,"

remarked one deputy. “she’s an

incompetent idiot and she needs to

step down.”

HPD, meanwhile, was preparing

for an influx of transfers and

according to Doug Griffith, president

of the Houston Police Officers'

Union, they could have anywhere

from 70 to 80 in a lateral class

within a few months.

"At the end of the day, Harris

County could pay them or HPD

could pay them, but one way or

another, we're going to have a fully

staffed department," Griffith stated.

But the whole issue seemed to

be put to rest when Harris County

Commissioners voted 3-2 to give

the Harris County Deputies parity

with HPD.

Earlier that same day, The eight

elected Harris County constables

spoke out about the City of

Houston's approval of a five-year

contract with the Houston Police

Officers’ Union. That deal increased

HPD officer salaries by 38% over the

next five years, making them the

highest-paid department in Texas.

CLICK TO WATCH

At the press conference, Harris

County Commissioner Lesley Briones

called public safety her top

priority and pointed to more than

350 law enforcement vacancies

county wide.

“We need to get this done. This is

a public safety issue,” she said. “Our

public safety officers are the backbone

of our community, and they

deserve fair, competitive pay.”

Commissioner Tom Ramsey highlighted

the growing staffing crisis

facing both Houston and Harris

County law enforcement agencies.

“Today, there’s roughly 1,200

openings at the Houston Police

Department. We have, as Commissioner

Briones said, a little over

300 in Harris County,” Ramsey said.

“If we don’t pass pay parity today,

this time next year, there’ll be 1,200

law enforcement openings in the

county and probably 300 openings

in the city. So, there is that sense of

urgency.”

Ramsey stressed the county has

the resources to make this happen.

“We have a $2.7 billion budget.

Finding $141 million for pay parity

is doable. It’s a matter of priorities,”

he said. “We can’t afford to lose

these experienced, dedicated officers

to other agencies.”

In a statement issued by The

Harris County Deputies Organization,

"Commissioners Court voted

today to give Harris County Law

Enforcement — to include Sheriff

and Constables of all ranks — pay

parity with HPD. The Motion passed

3-2. Now the HCDO FOP will sit on

a negotiation committee to budget

for this pay increase. Thank you to

the hard working deputies throughout

Harris County and we ask that

you remain with us in solidarity as

we get pay parity."

The question that remained as we

went live with the June issue, was

in what period of time would the

pay parity be implemented. Would

it be immediate, or phased in over

time in say 2-5 years.

Many of the younger deputies we

spoke to said they were still considering

make a move to HPD for

better advancement opportunities

and better retirement.

The one issue that no one seemed

to be addressing was the contract

Deputy program that is prevalent in

Harris County.

With deputies receiving substantial

pay raises, the cost to the HOA's

and subdivisions that pay 75 % of a

deputies salary for extra patrols in

their neighborhoods, would suddenly

be face with huge increases

that would have to be passed along

to the residents in higher HOA fees.

According to one source, that

would probably eliminate about

30% of the deputies that work at the

Sheriff's and Constables offices.

So while Harris County Deputies

may in fact get the raise they asked

for, the question is, will there be

fewer deputies patrolling Harris

County Streets?

Another source inside the department

says that's not necessarily

the case. There are approximately

350+ open positions throughout the

county that could very well absorb

those contract deputies.


AROUND THE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON D.C.

"Our inaugural Law Enforcement Lobby Event was exhausting, but

turned out well and was well worth it."

By Paula Fitzsimmons

Less than two months ago, a small

group of us began collaborating on a

lobby event to coincide with National

Police Week. We had two goals:

• Travel to D.C. to meet with members

of Congress, urging them to

support critical police bills;

• Get the citizenry involved by asking

them to call, write, or meet with

their federal legislators.

Although we’re just a small group

with limited resources and time was

of the essence, we were able to

accomplish both goals. A lot of time,

energy, and planning went into planning

this event, but it was worth it.

First, I Want to Thank You

If you took the time to call, write,

or meet with your federal lawmakers

this past week, please know that your

efforts did indeed make a difference.

You deserve a round of applause!

I’m also deeply grateful to those

of you who took the time to let me

know you contacted your legislators.

Your emails mean more than you

know.

And to Our Amazing Lobby Team

Though we’d been meeting via

Zoom for the past couple of months,

this past week I had the pleasure to

meet members of our group in person.

My fellow lobby companions and

new friends are:

Bert Eyler

Bert is a retired law enforcement

officer, U.S. Marine, and president


of the Police Officers Defense Coalition.

(PODC). Because he drives to

D.C. twice weekly to lobby on Capitol

Hill and knows his way around,

we were able to navigate the Senate

and House office buildings without a

hitch. Interesting side note: His son is

a U.S. Secret Service agent, in service

to the President.

Henry Morris

Henry is founder of Support Our

Shields, and one of the most dedicated

civilian police advocates I’ve ever

met. Not only does Henry craft mustsee,

kick-butt videos. He travels to

police departments around the country

to provide officers with support

and specialized plaques.

Roland Clee

Roland is a retired civilian police

professional and fellow Substacker

whose work I’ve been following for a

couple years now. I’ve been so impressed

by his insights that I reached

out to invite him to our group. Check

out his work at American Peace Officer.

Cori Houston

Cori is one of the most energetic,

dedicated women I’ve had the pleasure

to know. Aside from being a

valued member of our coalition, she’s

also involved in advocacy for human

trafficking victims, is trying to save

the Milwaukee Public Museum, and

hosts a local radio show. Her husband

is a retired Milwaukee Police Department

detective. You can find Cori on

X.

To my new friends, I look forward

to seeing what we can accomplish

together for law enforcement. : )

We Met With Key Federal Lawmakers

Most of the lawmakers we were

scheduled with had us meet with

their senior staffers. Although not

the ideal, it was still appreciated,

especially given that not all of the

members of Congress we contacted


agreed to a meeting. We were slotted

to meet personally with Senator

Chuck Grassley and Rep. Don Bacon,

but they were called to vote at the

last minute.

The Highlight of This Trip (In My

Eyes): Meeting With Senator Ted

Cruz in His Private Chambers

Despite his hectic schedule and

position as one of the most powerful

U.S. senators, Senator Cruz took the

time to meet with us personally.

Though I’ve always admired the

Senator’s intellect and pragmatism,

this meeting elevated him in my

eyes. He was gracious and genuinely

receptive, listening intently to everything

we had to say. No pretenses or

fake platitudes. Just real concern for

the men and women of law enforcement.

His staff was nothing but kind,

attentive, and professional. In fact,

there was an email waiting for me

yesterday evening from his Judiciary

counsel thanking us for the meeting!

We discussed the most pressing issues

facing law enforcement, including

how attempts to eradicate qualified

immunity and rogue prosecutions

of officers who use justified force in

self-defense, is hammering police

staffing and morale. I also asked (and

included in a personalized letter) if

he would co-sponsor a National Police

Association-drafted bill designed

to help stop the rogue prosecution

of officers who use justified force

in cases of self-defense. He seemed

genuinely interested.

His responses show me that he

understands the seriousness of the

situation facing law enforcement. And

as a member of the Senate Judiciary

Committee, he’s in a position to do

something about it.

Senator Cruz is a true champion for

law enforcement, and I would have

traveled to D.C. solely for this meeting.

It was that important.

A Somber Reminder of Why We

All Need to Fight For Cops

On Friday I had a few hours to

spare before my flight back home.

Should I visit the Museum of the Bible?

National Archives? National Law


Enforcement Memorial and Museum?

If you’ve ever been to D.C., you

know how much walking is involved,

so I knew there was no way I’d be

able to visit all these places in just a

few hours.

After turning it over to God, I ended

up walking over to the Memorial.

Though I’d been there before, I’ve

never seen it during National Police

Week.

This is Just the Beginning

We plan to make this an annual

event, building upon what we learned

from this past week. By next year, we

hope to have a larger and even stronger

network of supporters.

As recently as a few years ago,

meeting with top lawmakers in their

private chambers wasn’t something

I would have predicted. I don’t have

a law enforcement or legal background,

am not a lobbyist, or a VIP.

I’m just someone who recognized

that police officers needed a civilian

voice, stuck with the issue year after

year, devoured all I could about law

enforcement, and networked with

others who could help advance this

cause.

We all have the same capabilities!

Getting out of our comfort zone and

being willing to make mistakes and

risk rejection isn’t easy. It is, however,

what leads us to the type of change

we want to see.

Miami-Dade officer’s poem was featured at Police

Week’s Candlelight Vigil

Officer Isabel McDonald wrote a poem to help families find comfort and

closure in words their loved ones can no longer say.

When I Don't Come Home One Day

When I don’t come home one day, please understand

that my calling that day was to look evil

straight in the eye and fight a battle never afraid to

die, just like the hero you always believed I was.

When I don’t come home one day, understand

that I always knew how much you loved me and

never have any regrets or feel you didn’t do enough

because you did.

When I don’t come home one day, tell the kids

that I love them and will always be proud of them.

Tell them I will be in their presence forever and will

shine down on them with pride and that my life

was complete because of them.

When I don’t come home one day, tell my fellow

brothers and sisters in blue that there will be dark

days but the badge we so proudly wear demon-

strates the sacrifice of those who went before us

that stayed in the fight till the end and no matter

how hard it gets never to give up.

When I don’t come home one day, don’t stay

angry at the one who took me away from you but

instead fill your heart with memories that will never

be taken away.

When I don’t come home one day, don’t be mad at

the profession I chose but instead feel honored you

were part of it.

When I don’t come home one day, remember the

ones that went before me and pray that they will

find eternal light.

When I don’t come home one day, make sure they

continue to say my name and pray for me so I will

never be forgotten.


AROUND THE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON D.C.

Trump presents first-ever ‘Medals of Sacrifice’ to families of slain

Law Enforcement Officers.

WASHINGTON, DC – The families

of three Florida law enforcement

officers killed in

the line of duty last year were

presented the first-ever “Medals

of Sacrifice” by President Donald

Trump in the Oval Office on

Monday.

Trump handed out the medals

to the loved ones of Cpl. Luis

Paez, Jr., Deputy Sheriff Ralph

Butch Waller, Jr., and Deputy

Sheriff Ignacio Dan Diaz, all

former officers with the Palm

Beach County, Florida, Sheriff’s

Office. The officers were killed

after they were struck by an

SUV on November 21, 2024.

“Today, we also remember

three remarkable heroes

who will become the medal’s

first-ever recipients. It’s a big

honor,” Trump said.

“This was a terrible tragedy,

shook the entire Palm Beach

community like very, very few

events I’ve ever seen,” added

Trump, whose Mar-a-Lago

estate is in Palm Beach County.

“All of Florida mourned

their loss, and today, our entire

nation joins in honoring these

three incredible patriots taken

from us. Much too soon, much,

much too soon.”


Paez, Waller, and Diaz were

struck as they were on the side

of the road attempting to start

a broken-down patrol motorcycle

following a traffic stop. The

driver of the SUV attempted to

pass a slower car but overcompensated

and hit all three law

enforcement officers on the side

of the road. A fourth officer who

was on his way to help his colleagues

restart the motorcycle

witnessed the fatal collision.

Paez, 58, had served in law

enforcement for 36 years and

was described as a “devoted

family man.” Fifty-one-year-old

Diaz had served for 20 years and

received several awards recognizing

his work over that time.

He is “remembered as a caring

and devoted father, partner,

and lover of animals.” Waller,

54, had served for 18 years and

was known for his “charm, wit,

and an infectious smile.” The

president told the officers’ loved

ones in the Oval Office that the

country is “eternally grateful for

their sacrifice.”

“We’ll never forget their

legacy, and we’ll never forget

the debt we owe all of these

great law enforcement heroes

who have given their lives to

keep our communities safe, and

make America strong again,”

the president added.

A New Honor for Law

Enforcement,

The Medal of Sacrifice

Earlier today at the White House, I had the opportunity to

stand next to President Trump as I introduced my bill to honor

fallen law enforcement officers and first responders with a

Medal of Sacrifice. It was a true honor to be joined by the family

members of three fallen Palm Beach County deputies who inspired this new recognition:

Deputy Ralph “Butch” Waller, Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, and Deputy Luis Paez.

These heroes gave their lives in the line of duty, and while we can never repay their

sacrifice, we can ensure their courage is remembered. That’s why I introduced the

Medal of Sacrifice Act – to make sure these families know that their loved ones will

never be forgotten.

It’s about showing respect. And thanks to President Trump, I am proud that the first

medals were presented posthumously in the Oval Office to brave deputies from our

own community. Their legacy deserves more than just words. They deserve a nation

that remembers, honors, and stands strong for those representing the Thin Blue Line.

Support for law enforcement has to extend well beyond National Police Week,

and not just in speeches and words, but in action. That’s why I’ll continue to fight to

make sure those who put their lives on the line for our safety have the resources and

support they need. As always, I’m proud to back the blue.


AROUND THE COUNTRY

FAIRFAX, VA.

Bodycam footage shows chaotic moments leading up to fatal officer-involved

shooting,'officers actions saved two colleagues lives.'

By Rachel Wolf, Fox News

Officials released bodycam footage

showing the chaotic moments

leading up to a deadly officer-involved

shooting in Fairfax, Virginia,

in April. In a press release accompanying

the footage, the Fairfax County

Police Department (FCPD) called the

incident an "attempted murder."

On April 23, an officer pulled over

36-year-old Jamal Wali for speeding.

Wali also had an expired safety

inspection sticker. When he was

pulled over, Wali slammed on the

brakes, something the officer who

initially approached Wali’s vehicle

noted.

Wali then informed the officer

he was armed and asked why he

was being pulled over. From there,

the situation took a chaotic turn

as a clearly distressed Wali began

shouting, cursing, refusing to give his

name and saying he had no driver’s

license or registration for the vehicle.

As the officer tried to deescalate

the situation, Wali launched into

profanity-laced complaints about

how he had been treated in the

country and said he came to the

U.S. after serving as a translator for

American forces in Afghanistan.

"I should have served with f---ing

Taliban," Wali yelled at the officer.

Wali eventually took out a Go-

Pro-like camera and began recording

the traffic stop. Police later

obtained this footage and included it


in the bodycam video released to the

public Friday.

Two other FCPD officers arrived

to assist the officer who initiated

the traffic stop, with one standing

on the driver’s side and the other on

the passenger’s side. Wali eventually

reached for his weapon and fired at

the two officers on the driver’s side.

According to FCPD Chief Kevin Davis,

one bullet went through arms of

both officers before hitting a parked

car across the street, shattering its

rear window.

Wali was shot and taken to a

hospital, where he was later pronounced

dead.

"It’s always regrettable when a life

is lost. It is regrettable that Mr. Wali

is no longer with us," Davis said at

a news conference announcing the

release of the footage. He confirmed

CLICK TO WATCH

that Wali was married with four

children as he had claimed during

his tense interaction with the officer.

The chief said "the impact on those

children is unimaginable, and they’ll

carry that with them the rest of their

lives, so we take that very seriously."

Davis credited the officer on the

passenger’s side with saving the lives

of the other responding officers.

"We also realize in this particular

scenario that we’re very fortunate

that we didn’t have two police funerals

because it was just by — or

thanks to, rather — some strategic

thinking, actions by our police officer

who you see on the passenger’s side

of the car. His actions, his deployment

of that deadly force, saved the

lives of the two officers that were on

the driver’s side of the car. There’s no

doubt about that," said Davis.


AROUND THE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON D.C.

FBI intends to vacate the J. Edgar Hoover Building in DC.

By Matthew Holloway

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The FBI

intends to vacate the Bureau’s

historic headquarters at the J. Edgar

Hoover Building in Washington,

D.C. according to DOJ sources

who spoke to Law Enforcement

Today owner Kyle Reyes this

week. This information was later

confirmed by FBI Director Kash

Patel in an interview with Fox

Business anchor Maria Bartiromo

scheduled to air on Fox News’

“Sunday Morning Futures.”

In the interview, alongside Deputy

Director Dan Bongino, Patel

joked that he hadn’t planned to

reveal the move yet, but proceeded

to explain that 1,500 FBI employees

working in D.C. would be

transferred to offices throughout

the country and the FBI would be

leaving the building.

He explained, “The FBI is leaving

the Hoover Building because

this building is unsafe for our

workforce.” He added, “We want

the American men and women

to know if you’re going to come

work at the premier law enforcement

agency in the world, we’re

going to give you a building that’s

commensurate with that, and

that’s not this place,” according to

The New York Post.

“Look, the FBI is 38,000 strong


when we are fully manned,

which we are not. In the national

capital region, in the 50-mile

radius around Washington, DC,

there were 11,000 FBI employees.

That’s like a third of the workforce.

A third of the crime doesn’t

happen here,” Patel continued.

“So we are taking 1,500 of

those folks and moving them out.

Every state is getting a plus-up

[an increase in manpower]. And

I think when we do things like

that, we inspire folks in America

to become intel analysts and

agents and say ‘We want to work

at the FBI because we want to

fight violent crime and we want

to be sent out into the country to

do it.’”

He concluded: “In the next three,

six, nine months, we’re going to

be doing that hard.”

The FBI had previously announced

plans last November to

relocate the Bureau’s headquarters

to Greenbelt, Maryland. However,

in remarks earlier this year,

President Donald Trump had said

he planned to halt that move.

Bartiromo reported that President

Trump plans to cut the FBI

annual budget by $500 million

making “the former leadership’s

plans to build a new headquarters

from scratch is out. As the

new leadership team is now

looking to do more with less and

return the FBI to its core mission

of fighting crime, and getting out

of politics.”

FBI FIELD OFFICES ORDERED

TO SHIFT FOCUS, ASSIGN

MORE AGENTS TO IMMIGRA-

TION CRACKDOWN

THE DEPARTMENT OF JUS-

TICE “EXPECTS A SIGNIFICANT

INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF

AGENTS PARTICIPATING IN IMMI-

GRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERA-

TIONS”

By Joanna Putman

WASHINGTON — FBI field offices

across the country have been

ordered to dramatically increase

agent involvement in immigration

enforcement operations,

NBC News reported.

The orders were delivered

mid May in internal memos and

meetings, according to multiple

current and former FBI officials

who spoke to NBC News. The

directive aligns with broader

changes under the Trump administration,

which is proposing

a 5% cut to the FBI’s budget.

One memo obtained by NBC

News instructs field offices to

raise their “operational tempo”

on immigration cases. The Department

of Justice “expects a

significant increase in the number

of agents participating in

immigration enforcement operations,”

the memo reads.

Under the new orders:

• 45% of all agents in the 25

largest field offices will work

full-time on immigration enforcement.

• Atlanta’s field office will assign

67 agents to these duties—

half of its headquarters staff.

• Los Angeles will create nine

squads dedicated to identifying

and detaining non-citizens.

• Boston will assign 33 additional

agents to immigration

work.

• The department aims to

have 2,000 FBI agents across

PALM SPRINGS, CA. — The

person believed responsible for

an attack targeting a Southern

California fertility clinic Saturday

posted rambling online writings

before an explosion that investigators

are treating as an act

of terrorism, according to a law

enforcement official.

The suspect, who died in the

explosion that tore through the

clinic and rattled the upscale

the country working full time

on immigration enforcement at

any one time, according to one

memo

‘An intentional act of terrorism': 1 dead, 4

injured in explosion at Calif. fertility clinic

California city of Palm Springs,

also attempted to record video

or stream the attack, said the official,

who was not authorized to

discuss details of the attack and

spoke on condition of anonymity

to The Associated Press.

“Make no mistake: This is an

intentional act of terrorism,” Akil

Davis, the head of the FBI’s Los

Angeles field office, told an evening

news conference.


Authorities were still working

to piece together a motive

and build a chronology of

events leading up to the attack.

Though the FBI did not say how

it had determined the explosion

was terrorism, the writings left

behind, in which the suspect

communicated a belief that the

world should not be populated,

appear to shed light on the

person’s state of mind and help

explain investigators’ thesis that

the attack was targeted and intentional.

Authorities have not released

the identity of the person

thought to be responsible but

believe the individual died in a

car explosion. Davis said investigators

weren’t looking for anyone

else.

Four others were injured but

details of the severity of their

injuries weren’t shared.

A burned-out vehicle was

seen in the parking lot behind

the clinic after the blast, which

caved in the building’s roof,

sprayed debris across a five-lane

road and shattered windows

in businesses blocks away. The

clinic was closed for the weekend,

and the doctor who leads it

told the AP its staffers were safe.

The blast gutted the American

Reproductive Centers fertility

clinic, housed in a single-story

building along a five-lane street

lined with palm trees.

Dr. Maher Abdallah, who leads

the clinic, told the AP in a phone

interview that the explosion

damaged the practice’s office

space, where it conducts consultations

with patients. The clinic’s

IVF lab and stored embryos are

offsite and were not damaged.

“Thank God today happened to

be a day that we have no patients,”

Abdallah said.

Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem

Naomi Soto called the clinic “a

place of hope.”

“This is a building that people

go to to start or expand their

families,” she said. “We acknowledge

their pain and concern

across the community for

the patients and staff.”

Rhino Williams, 47, said he

was chatting with customers at

a hotel restaurant he helps manage

just over a block away when

he heard a huge boom. Everything

rattled, Williams said, and

he sprinted to the scene to see if

anyone needed help.

Williams covered his nose with

his shirt as he smelled burning

plastic and rubber. He said he

saw a building had “blown out”

into the street, with bricks and

debris scattered everywhere, and

he spotted a car’s front axle on

fire in the parking lot.

It was the only car in the lot,

said Williams, who ran into the

building, calling out and peering

behind the counter to see if anyone

was inside. He did not hear a

response and did not see anyone

behind the counter.

Williams then ran around

checking on other buildings. Multiple

windows of the neighboring

liquor store also were blown

out. Once he saw authorities

arrive, Williams headed back to

the hotel, he said.

Steven Michael Chacon was in

his car preparing to turn into a

hospital across the street from

the clinic when felt and heard

a massive boom as the building

was torn apart, sending a massive

plume of black smoke into

the air. Not knowing what happened,

he exited his car to flee

the scene. Glass was all over the

ground, and he saw what appeared

to be a body part.

“I got out of my car and then

people started screaming, there

were people bloody, there was

glass everywhere,” he said.

Palm Springs, about a twohour

drive east of Los Angeles, is

known for upscale resorts, golf

courses and a history of celebrity

residents.

The Trump administration condemned

the attack.

“The Trump administration

understands that women and

mothers are the heartbeat of

America,” Attorney General Pam

Bondi said in a statement. “Violence

against a fertility clinic is

unforgivable.”


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N.M. DEPUTIES DISARM CHIL-

DREN, AGES 7 AND 9, AFTER

STANDOFF WITH LOADED GUN

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Deputies

with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s

Office (BCSO) encountered a

situation in February that Sheriff

John Allen said would “shock the

conscience of Bernalillo County.”

Two boys — ages 7 and 9 —

stood in a front yard, passing a

loaded handgun back and forth.

Drone and body camera video

released by BCSO on May

8 shows deputies working to

convince the boys to put the gun

down during the Feb. 16 incident.

One deputy can be heard telling

them, “You’re not in trouble.” Another

pleads, “This isn’t a game.”

At one point, a deputy yells that

they’re trying to help.

The boys continue to handle

the weapon. Deputies discuss

their limited options, including

deploying a less-lethal round.

A less-lethal round was eventually

fired to distract the boys.

Allen said that at that point, one

of the boys raised the gun and

pulled the trigger. But the firearm

malfunctioned.

Had the gun gone off, Allen

said, “our deputies could have


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taken deadly force. That would

not have gone well with anybody

in the nation.”

Video shows deputies move

in and safely disarm the boys.

The Feb. 16 incident ended without

injury and the firearm was

seized.

Allen discussed the case

during a May 8 press conference,

highlighting the work of BC-

SO’s Behavioral Health Unit and

announcing a new initiative to

expand services for individuals

in crisis — especially youth.

Allen said deputies had responded

to the family’s home at

least 50 times before the standoff

due to issues with the boys

and their family, the Albuquerque

Journal reported. According

to Allen, the boys “were taught

how to use the firearm” and

learned the behavior they displayed

that day.

The department used its drone

program to monitor the scene in

real time, which Allen said gave

deputies enhanced situational

awareness and helped them

avoid a deadly outcome.

“This technology allowed deputies

to secure the area swiftly

and safely, ultimately preventing

a potential deadly force encounter

with the juveniles,” the sheriff’s

office said.

Allen emphasized that the

response was about taking the

right first step.


“Children are our future, and

we know one side is going to

say, ‘Lock them in jail,’” he said.

“They’re 7 and 9 years old. I told

you before, numerous times in

numerous interviews, that I understand

the frontal lobe.”

He added, “If they were several

years older, we’d probably be

speaking differently and doing it

the reverse route.”

“Arresting people isn’t the only

way out of this crisis of juvenile

crime,” Allen said. “You have to

look at it from a bunch of different

avenues and use the resources

you have, and then criminal

elements can come later.”

After the incident, BCSO’s

Behavioral Health Unit — made

up of deputies, clinicians and

paramedics — responded to

provide wraparound services to

the family. That included trauma

therapy, parenting support,

transportation to appointments

and grocery cards. The boys also

received psychiatric evaluations.

No charges have been filed

against the children or their

parents, but Allen said criminal

charges — including those available

under the Benny Hargrove

law — may still be considered,

according to the Albuquerque

Journal.

CALIFORNIA OFFICER FATAL-

LY SHOOTS MAN AFTER GUN

GRAB ATTACK

Fountain Valley, CA - Police

have released video of a Jan. 24,

2025, officer-involved shooting

that killed a suspect who appeared

to be about to drive away

in a patrol vehicle with another

officer’s handgun.

The incident began with a call

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to 911 from a woman who said

she saw a man trying to open

the car door of a female motorist

outside of a middle school.

She said the driver looked frightened

and managed to drive

away.

Description of the subject was

that he was white or Hispanic

with a shaved head and that he

wasn’t wearing a shirt. The caller

also said, “There’s something

wrong with him.”

A responding officer located

the man nearby and tried to get

him to sit down and talk. Video

from the scene shows the man

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running from the officer and a

foot pursuit began. The officer

called off the foot pursuit after

losing sight of the man. He also

told other officers not to pursue

the man.

The video shows that he soon

heard that the other officer who

responded was in trouble.

Running to the location, the

male officer saw a female officer

under attack. The suspect had

wrested away her duty pistol.

He then got into her patrol vehicle

and appeared to be preparing

to drive away.

The male officer ordered the

suspect to “put down” the weapon.

He then opened fire, shooting

the suspect through the driver’s

side window.

Officers on scene performed

CPR until fire/EMS arrived.

The man, later identified as

26-year-old Osean McClintock,

was pronounced dead.

The officers were not injured.

RIFLE-WIELDING SUSPECT

FLIPS CAR DURING PURSUIT,

CONTINUES FLEEING ON FOOT

BEFORE ARREST

By Joanna Putman

OCALA, FL — A high-speed

pursuit ended in a violent crash

and foot pursuit after a man

reportedly brandished a rifle at a

Wendy’s restaurant, ClickOrlando.com

reported.

Officers responded to the

fast-food location on May 10

following reports of a man with

a firearm. The suspect allegedly

pulled out a rifle before fleeing

the scene in a white vehicle.

Dashcam video released on

May 15 shows the suspect driving

at high speeds, including in the

wrong direction, before colliding


with another vehicle. Moments

later, footage captures the suspect

crashing through a wooden

fence at an apartment complex.

The impact caused the vehicle to

flip and land on its roof.

Police said the suspect

emerged from the wreckage still

holding the rifle and attempted

to flee on foot through the

complex. Officers pursued and

eventually took him into custody

without further incident.

The suspect is facing multiple

charges, including aggravated

assault, aggravated fleeing and

eluding and tampering with

evidence, according to the report.

No injuries to officers or

bystanders were reported.

EXPLOSION INJURES 5 COLO-

RADO OFFICERS AT DOMESTIC

CALL

Five Colorado law enforcement

officers were injured Saturday

(May 17, 2025) when an explosion

occurred during a domestic

disturbance response, the

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

reports.

The deputies and police officers

were all treated and released

at a local hospital, the

sheriff’s office said in a Facebook

press release.

The incident began shortly

before 5:30 p.m. when Monument

Police Department officers

responded to the residence for a

family disturbance, the release

says. El Paso County Sheriff’s

deputies were called to assist

because the officers had witnessed

“concerning behavior”

from the suspect during the call

and had prior experience with

the suspect.

The suspect, identified by law

enforcement as 24-year-old Miguel

Borja, “allegedly attempted

to ignite another individual on

fire,” the sheriff’s office said.

“Responding officers quickly

evacuated the residence. Borja

then barricaded himself inside

the residence. While attempting

to communicate with Borja,

officers detected the strong odor

of gas inside the residence,” the

sheriff’s office said.

When officers and deputies

tried to go back in the residence,

an explosion occurred. The

sheriff’s office said in the release

that the explosion is “believed to

have been intentionally caused

by Borja.”

Miguel Borja was arrested at

the scene. He was then taken to

a Denver area hospital for treatment

of “burn-related injuries,”

the sheriff’s office said.

Sheriff’s detectives are conducting

an investigation. They

are being assisted by the Bureau

of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms

and Explosives (ATF), the Colorado

Springs Police Department

Regional Explosives Unit, and the

Metro Crime Lab.

Miguel Borja faces multiple

charges, including five counts of

attempted homicide of a peace

officer first-degree assault, first

degree arson, and three counts

of attempted homicide.

“I am incredibly thankful members

of law enforcement were

not seriously injured during this

incident,” said El Paso County

Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “Criminals

like Borja do not belong in our

communities, and I am grateful

he is in the custody of my deputies.”

USSC AGAIN RULES AGAINST

LAW ENFORCEMENT

The United States Supreme

Court has ruled against police

officers again, making it even

easier for civilians and criminals

to sue police officers, and

for law enforcement personnel

to be arrested for utilizing lethal

force against criminal subjects.

The Supreme Court heard the

case of Barnes v Felix, where a

subject tried to drive off after

an LEO stopped a vehicle for a

positive tag-hit on toll violations.

Roberto Felix, a Harris County,

Texas Deputy Constable, was on

routine patrol, when he came

upon a Toyota whose tag came

back to numerous toll violations.

The vehicle turned out to

be rented, and the violations

belonged to another person.

The deputy, of course, did not

know this, and proceeded with

the stop. The deputy approached

the driver, Barnes, and asked for

identification and insurance, and

the subject initially lied and said

he didn't have it. Then the subject

stated he might have it in the

trunk of the car. The deputy told

him to turn the vehicle off, and

opened the door. As the subject

opened the door, he then restarted

the vehicle and attempted to

flee. The deputy, being in fear

that he was going to be run over

and/or dragged by the vehicle,

gave the subject clear and direct

orders not to move. The criminal

subject ignored the orders, and

drove off. Deputy Barnes then to

took aim with his service weapon,

and fired to neutralize the

threat presented against him.

The lower courts ruled in favor

of the deputy, and law enforcement

in general, so it was a

shock to everyone when the

highest court in the land decided

to unanimously stand against

law enforcement officers in their

analysis of the case. The court

stated: “…The 'totality of the circumstances'

inquiry into a use of

force has no time limit," [Justice

Kagan]. "Of course, the situation

at the precise time of the shooting

will often be what matters

most; it is, after all, the officer's

choice in that moment that is

under review. But earlier facts

and circumstances may bear on

how a reasonable officer would

have understood and responded

to later ones."

It is distressing to all law

enforcement officers to see the

court, even with its ostensibly

and previously law enforcement

supporting members, penning

opinions that stand against officers.

Justice Kavanaugh hedged

his bets, trying to sit on both

sides of the fence, pro and anti

police. He wrote a concurring

opinion, which still supported

the majority, but contained

language that supposedly was

meant to help the officer.

"Even though most traffic stops

end without incident, traffic

stops are nonetheless inherently

risky for police officers," Kavanaugh

writes. "And when, as in this


case, the driver suddenly pulls

away in the midst of a stop, the

risks multiply. A driver speeding

away from a traffic stop could

easily endanger bystanders and

other drivers—especially if the

fleeing driver is under the influence

of alcohol or drugs, as

might well be the case when a

driver flees. Moreover, the very

'fact that a suspect flees when

suspected of a minor offense,'

such as speeding or a failure to

pay tolls, 'could well be indicative

of a larger danger.'"

- By Public Safety News staff

THREE ILLINOIS OFFICERS

SHOT, ONE IN THE FACE, RE-

SPONDING TO SUSPICIOUS

PERSON CALL

By Carolyn P. Smith,

Belleville News-Democrat

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL. — Three

police officers were shot, including

one in the face, after

responding to a report of a suspicious

person prowling near a

residence Saturday night.

A press release from the department

said the officers were

dispatched to Potomac Drive to

investigate at 9:44 p.m. When

officers arrived on scene they

found “a possible domestic situation,”

according to the release.

They confronted the suspicious

individual, who opened fire on

the officers.

Police arrested the suspect at

the scene and the weapon was

recovered. The person currently

is being held by Fairview Heights

Police, according to the release.

“There is no active threat to the

community,” Fairview Heights

Police Chief Steve Johnson said

in the statement.

The injured officers were taken


to two area hospitals where

they are currently being treated.

Police escorted an ambulance

to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St.

Louis.

The officer struck in the face

underwent emergency surgery

and is in critical but stable condition,

Johnson said.

A second officer was shot in

the arm, breaking a bone, and

is being treated. Another officer

was hit in the back, but was

spared serious injury by a bullet-proof

vest, the release stated.

Johnson said two other officers

were released from hospitals

after being treated for injuries

they sustained in a struggle with

the suspect.

“If it is your way, we ask for

prayers for these officers,” Johnson

said in the release. “They

went on a call for service to

help people and keep people

safe. They ended up being shot

and fighting for their lives doing

their job.”

Officers from multiple metro-east

police agencies responded

to the scene including

the Belleville, Collinsville, East

St. Louis, and Washington Park

police departments in addition

to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s

Department and Illinois State

Police.

This remains an investigation,

so few details regarding the

shooting have been released.

SHE TRIED TO GRAB AN

OFFICERS GUN WHILE BEING

ARRESTED AND GOT SMACKED.

NOW SHE'S CRYING "BRUTAL-

ITY".

By Jenna Curren

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Tyler Police Chief Jimmy Toler

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the woman at the center of a

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on Sunday afternoon on May

11th near the intersection of

Albertson Avenue and W. Summerkamp

Street, has since gone

viral on social media. Video of

the arrest released by the police

department shows the altercation.

Officers were responding to

a theft involving two women at

the Dollar General.

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One of the suspects, since

identified as Brianna Erwin, tried

to walk away and didn't listen

to the officers' orders. Body cam

footage shows Erwin reached for

one of the officer's gun inside his

holster, causing the weapon to

go off. In that moment, the officer

hit Erwin with a closed hand.

Toler said the closed-hand strike

was used to stun Erwin.

Toler said that the incident has

not been identified as a full officer-involved

shooting because

Erwin was the one who caused

the gun fire; he stressed that it

was Erwin's choices that led to

where the situation is today.

The chief said, "She made the

decision to resist. She made a

decision to grab that officer's

gun, and she made a decision to

pull the trigger on it. She made a

decision to keep resisting afterward

that made these officers

take the actions they did, and she

is now in jail because of those

decisions."

At the time of the incident, Erwin

had an outstanding warrant

for aggravated assault and other

current charges. That outstanding

warrant stems from a probation

violation. In February, she

was sentenced to eight years

of probation and 240 community

service hours after pleading

guilty to an April 27, 2024 incident.

For the incident that transpired

on May 11th, Erwin faces charges

of two counts of aggravated

assault on a public servant,

possession of a controlled substance,

resisting arrest, evading

arrest/detention, and harassment

of a public servant. The theft

charges are still under investigation.

Her bonds for the charges


mentioned above total $410,000.

Tolder said that the Tyler Police

Department intends to be

as transparent as possible and

conduct both an internal investigation

regarding the officer's actions

and use of force. He added,

"We're going to fully investigate

this and make sure that it falls

within our policy guidelines. We

had to remember that everything

that we are in here for today was

based on the decision she made."

The officer, who has been

placed on administrative duty,

used what he called soft controls

as Erwin was resisting and

her touching the gun is what

led to the closed-hand strike. In

the video, Erwin could be heard

yelling that she was pregnant, a

claim that has since been found

false after her arrest. Toler said

that if she was in fact pregnant,

she still should have cooperated.

He said, "She continued to be

belligerent. She continued to

resist. And even at times, trying

to strike her head on items at the

jail and items in the car. It never

stopped."

Toler advised that if someone

has a problem about what is

going on during an arrest, they

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should file a complaint afterwards.

He said, "fighting with an

officer in the middle of streets is

not the way to do it."

While trying to restrain Erwin,

the officer's body camera fell off

and he put it back on, something

Toler said has allowed the police

department to see exactly

what happened. He said, "We are

extremely proud of the restraint

these officers had because this

could have been severely worse

when she grabbed that firearm

and chose to pull that trigger. It

escalated this to a deadly force

situation and by the restraint of

these officers alone, she is still

alive and with us today."

After the arrest was over,

another officer started to check

to see if the officer was bleeding

because he didn't know if he

was shot. Toler said, "He is here

with us in the building on admin

duty because we want to make

sure that we protect him as he

goes through this process and

he will stay in that role until we

conclude our investigation. But,

I'm glad you asked that because

it's important for us to know that

this person had the intent to harm

or possibly kill a police officer."

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NEW ORLEANS JAIL EMPLOY-

EE ARRESTED, ACCUSED OF

HELPING 10 INMATES ESCAPE

By Jack Brook and Sara Cline

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans

jail maintenance worker

has been arrested on accusations

that he turned water off to a toilet

covering a hole in a cell wall,

allowing 10 men to squeeze

through the gap and escape the

facility.

The inmates, two of whom

remain on the lam, pulled off the

daring escape from the Orleans

Justice Center last month by

yanking open a faulty cell door,

moving the toilet and slithering

through the hole. Graffiti on the

wall included the message “To

Easy LoL,” with an arrow pointing

to the gap.

Officials have underscored

multiple security lapses in the

escape, including ineffective

cell locks and that the inmates

escaped when the lone guard

monitoring them went to get

food. During a tense New Orleans

City Council meeting on Tuesday,

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson,

who oversees the jail, said

she “takes full accountability”

for the escape.

The absence of the inmates,

many charged with or convicted

of violent offenses such as murder,

was not reported to law enforcement

for hours. Four have

since been apprehended and six

remain at large.

“There were procedural failures

and missed notifications,

but there were also intentional

wrongdoings — this was a coordinated

effort aided by individuals

inside our own agency

who made the choice to break


the law,” Hutson said. “We are

continuing to pursue everyone

involved.”

Councilmember Oliver Thomas

asked if it was possible that

inmates could be left unattended

again.

Hutson said she “cannot guarantee”

it wouldn’t happen again,

noting the jail is operating with

60% staffing capacity.

Arrested staffer says inmate

threatened to stab him

Authorities believe sheriff’s

employees may have helped the

fugitives to escape, and three

have been suspended. On Tuesday,

authorities made their first

staff arrest.

Maintenance worker, Sterling

Williams, 33, admitted to law

enforcement that one of the escapees

“advised him to turn the

water off in the cell” before the

men slipped away through the

hole in the wall, the Louisiana

Attorney General’s office said in

a statement.

In an arrest affidavit, Williams

said one of the inmates who escaped

had threatened to “shank”

him if he did not turn off the water.

Another inmate tried to take

Williams’ phone and attempted

to get him to bring a book with

cash app information.

Authorities say by turning off

the water, Williams “willfully

and maliciously assisted with the

escape.”

“If the inmates removed the

sink in the cell and disconnected

the rest of the plumbing with the

water still on, the plan to escape

would not have been successful

and potentially flooded the cell,

drawing attention to their actions,”

the affidavit says.

Williams is charged with 10

counts of principle to simple escape

and malfeasance in office.

The Associated Press was unable

to immediately locate Williams’

attorney.

Jail employees suspended

Hutson has said she believes

the jail break was an inside job

and last week told reporters her

agency had suspended three

employees pending an investigation.

It is unclear if Williams was

among them.

“It’s almost impossible, not

completely, but almost impossible

for anybody to get out of this

facility without help,” she said.

After meeting with Hutson,

a judge and law enforcement

officials on Monday, Attorney

General Liz Murrill told reporters

the sheriff was “devastated” by

the escape and that her own employees

may have been involved.

“I think the sheriff wants to

know who she can trust in her

prison, and so do we,” Murrill

said.

Delays and ongoing security

concerns

Officials also point to security

lapses before, during and after

the jailbreak.

On Tuesday, New Orleans officials

grilled the sheriff’s office

about why there was an hours

long delay in notifying law enforcement

of the escape.

While a head count of inmates

normally starts around 6:30

a.m. and takes less than an hour,

sheriff’s officials said they were

still verifying whether inmates

had escaped more than two

hours later. Jeworski “Jay” Mallet,

the jail’s Chief of Corrections,

said their inability to verify the

escape led to the delay.

City and state police did not

find out about the escape until

around 10:30 a.m., more than

nine hours later. The New Orleans

Police Department Superintendent

Anne Kirkpatrick told the

council that she learned of the

outbreak indirectly.

Local police should have been

notified immediately because

they have “exponentially vaster”

resources to track down the

inmates, Council member J.P.

Morrell said.

“There were failures, failures in

our personnel,” Hutson said.

A growing number of state and

local officials have said blame

for the escape rests squarely on

Hutson for failing her responsibility

to keep inmates locked up.

“As sheriff I take fully accountability

for this failure,” Hutson

told the New Orleans City Council

on Tuesday. “Our community

deserves answers and more

importantly it deserves action.”

FORMER NEW YORK STATE

TROOPER PLEADS GUILTY TO

FAKING HIS OWN SHOOTING

By Philip Marcelo

Associated Press

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A former New

York state trooper pleaded guilty

last month to charges that he

shot himself then falsely claimed

he was wounded by an unknown

gunman on a Long Island highway,

prompting a region wide

search.

Thomas Mascia agreed to serve

six months in jail, followed by

five years probation and continued

mental health treatment

as he formally changed his not

guilty plea during a court appearance

in Nassau County court

in Mineola.

He also agreed, as part of his

plea deal, to pay $289,000 in

restitution for the overtime costs

for officers during the three-day

search for a nonexistent suspect.

The 27-year-old West Hempstead

resident had been charged

with official misconduct, tampering

with evidence and falsifying

documents. He became a

trooper in 2019 and resigned in

January after being suspended

without pay while state police

launched a criminal investigation

into the shooting.

Mascia’s parents, Dorothy and

Thomas, also pleaded guilty

Wednesday to possessing an

illegal firearm, which was found

during a search of the family’s

home.

Mascia claimed he was shot

in the leg on Oct. 30 by a driver

parked on the shoulder of the

Southern State Parkway, about a

mile from his home.

Instead, prosecutors say, he

staged the scene of the alleged

shooting by scattering shell casings,

then shot himself at a park,

stashed the .22-caliber rifle,

drove back to the highway and

called for backup.

Nassau County District Attorney

Anne Donnelly said after

Wednesday’s hearing that “one

of the most disturbing parts” of

the case was that he intentionally

set in motion a potentially


dangerous search.

Mascia described the fictitious

driver as a “dark-skinned”

man wearing a balaclava that

exposed only his eyes. He also

claimed the suspect fled in a car

bearing temporary New Jersey

plates heading toward New York

City.

“If someone had been stopped

that fit the description? Who

knows what would have happened?”

the district attorney

said. “It’s just a frightening

thought.”

Donnelly said the ruse was an

apparent bid to gain sympathy

from a former girlfriend and that

state police are also looking into

an accident Mascia was involved

in while serving as a trooper

upstate.

During Wednesday’s proceedings,

prosecutors asked the

former trooper a series of questions

confirming the sequence of

events.

“You knew this was a lie and

chose to do it anyway?” Jared

Rosenblatt of the district attorney’s

office asked at the end of

the questions.

“Yes,” Mascia replied in a low

voice.

The former trooper and his

parents didn’t respond to reporters

as they left the courthouse

with their lawyers. They’re

scheduled to be sentenced Aug.

20.

The family had appeared

in court earlier this month to

change their pleas, but the judge

at the time halted the proceedings

after Mascia said he did not

feel well mentally.

Jeffrey Lichtman, Mascia’s

lawyer, said after the hearing


that his client was suffering

from an undiagnosed mental

health problem at the time of the

shooting and is now being treated.

“While this is a dark day for

him, he is happy to put this in the

past and move forward with his

life,” he said. “He apologizes to

anyone affected by his lapse in

judgment and hopes his community

will forgive him.”

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PA-

TROL ANNOUNCES STEALTH

PATROL FLEET

The California Highway Patrol

(CHP) has unveiled a new fleet

of low-profile Specially Marked

Patrol Vehicles (SMPV) to combat

what it calls “video gamestyled”

driving. These vehicles

will be painted in factory colors,

allowing them to easily blend

into traffic.

CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee

said the change in fleet colors

would give officers an advantage,

stating, “They will allow us

to identify and stop drivers who

are putting others at risk, while

still showing a professional and

visible presence once enforcement

action is needed.”

According to a CHP press

release, California sees over

390,000 crashes yearly and 1,000

reports of reckless driving daily.

In 2024, CHP officers issued

nearly 18,000 citations to drivers

speeding over 100 MPH.

The new vehicles will be 2024

Dodge Durango’s that include:

• V8 Hemi engine

• Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV)

Package

• Concealed 360 emergency

lighting

• A version of the CHP badge on

the door

Many social media users on X

(formerly Twitter) and Facebook

accused the CHP of using the

stealth fleet as a money grab to

allow them to issue more tickets

and increase revenue. Some also

raised concerns over the lack of

visible markings, saying that the

covert design could impact officer

and public safety.

When asked about this, Officer

Alec Pereyda said, “The assertion

that these new patrol vehicles

are a “money grab” is false, the

purpose of them is to hold egregious

violators accountable and

improve the safety of California

roadways. The CHP does not

receive any direct funding from

fines, penalties, or fees collected

through the citations written by

our officers. These vehicles are

being used to enhance safety on

California’s roadways. Violations

of the state’s traffic safety laws,

such as speeding, may result in

crashes that injure and kill people.”

When asked about concerns

over impacts to safety, he made

it clear that these are “fully operational,

enforcement vehicles

that meet all the criteria for law

enforcement emergency vehicles

under the California Vehicle

Code and California Code of

Regulations.”

He added that while they are

nontraditional in color and

markings, they are not unmarked

or undercover vehicles, noting

that they meet the distinctive

colors and configurations required

by law.

There will be 100 SMVPs statewide

by June, with the first 25

deployed this week. They will be

driven by officers in full uniform,

primarily on multi-lane freeways.

POLICE OFFICER DIES BY SUI-

CIDE AFTER SUFFERING COM-

PLICATIONS FROM LASIK EYE

SURGERY, PARENTS SAY

PITTSBURGH - Those who

knew 26-year-old Ryan Kingerski

all agreed he was full of life.

“He was charismatic, loving,

funny, witty,” his mother, Stefanie

Kingerski, remembered.

“He was a police officer at Penn

Hills, loved his job more than

anything.”

Ryan Kingerski’s parents, twin

brother, girlfriend, co-workers

and children in the community

all loved him. He loved them

back, honored to serve and protect

in Penn Hills.

“He often said he would do it

for free. He was very proud of it,”

Stefanie Kingerski said.

Ryan Kingerski’s parents, Stefanie

and Tim Kingerski, who

miss him desperately, now feel

the need to share what happened

on Jan. 26. That’s the day

their son died by suicide.

It took place just five months

after having an elective surgery,

one that generally takes seconds

to complete.

“Twelve seconds. Twelve seconds

was what it took for him

to have his surgery. That took his

life away from him,” Tim Kingerski

said.

In August 2024, Ryan Kingerski

had Lasik surgery at Lasik Plus in

Pittsburgh.

“He took his glasses off and

handed it to me and said, ‘I

won’t need these anymore,’” Tim

Kingerski said.

Ryan Kingerski’s parents said

things changed quickly and

complications from the surgery

started immediately.

“On the ride home, he kept

saying about how, ‘Something’s

not right with my right eye,’” Tim

Kingerski remembered. “And I

said, ‘What do you mean?’ And

he said, ‘It’s very foggy. I can’t

really see out of it, and the pain

in my head.’”

The pain and blurriness got

worse, and then came the relentless

migraines.

Ryan Kingerski’s family said

he was supposed to go back to

work in a few days, but was never

able to.

In the fall, Ryan Kingerski began

sharing his story.

He posted on social media

about the side effects from his

procedure, leaving Lasik Plus a

negative review on Nov. 18.

“On Nov. 19, we got a letter

from Lasik Plus saying that they

would no longer see him as a

patient,” Tim Kingerski said.


“All he wanted to do was just

to get back to work and live a

normal life,” Stefanie Kingerski

added.

A family is speaking about the

dangers of Lasik, which they say

was a factor in their son's suicide.

“He agreed to have it because

it was supposed to make his life

better,” Tim Kingerski replied.

Dr. Morris Waxler is the former

science manager on the Lasik

team at the FDA.

Waxler says Lasik statistics are

misleading and patients aren’t

informed of the dangerous risks.

“What are those serious effects?

Irremediable pain, constant

itchiness of the cornea,

can’t drive at night, can’t see

details. These are not small matters,”

Waxler said.

The company Lasik Plus responded

with a statement, saying,

“The safety and effectiveness

of Lasik is established by a large

body of peer-reviewed clinical

data, more than 7,000 individual

studies over the past 25 years.

Lasik is a safe and effective correction

option for those patients

who are medical candidates.”

The FDA says it’s important for

doctors to do a thorough evaluation

of patients to ensure they’re

good candidates because Lasik

isn’t an option for everyone.

The Kingerskis say that’s the

case with their son.

“The note he had left that says,

‘I can’t take it anymore. Lasik did

this to me,’” Tim Kingerski said.

Now, Ryan Kingerski’s parents

want to use this tragedy to advocate

and warn others.

“We posted Ryan’s story on

Instagram. We posted Ryan’s

story on TikTok,” Tim Kingerski


said. “Seven million people have

viewed his story, and the amount

of people that have reached out

to us to say, ‘I was considering it.

Now I’m not.’”

Through grief and determined

to fight for change, the Kingerskis

are wishing their son was

the one to lead this cause.

“He deserved better. He should

be here. He should be telling the

story,” Tim Kingerski said.

LIGHTNING HITS OKLAHOMA

PD CRUISER DURING SEVERE

WEATHER

By Jennifer Rodriguez,

The Peninsula Gateway

NEWCASTLE, OK. — Surveillance

video at the Newcastle

Police Department in Oklahoma

caught an unexpected surprise

during severe weather.

On May 19 , a lightning strike

hit a police cruiser in the department’s

parking lot.

Video shows the strike of lightning

hit the top of the cruiser,

then flames can be seen. Afterward,

a cloud of smoke is seen

coming from the vehicle.

“No one was hurt, but that

could’ve been anyone,” a Facebook

post by the Newcastle

Emergency Management said.

The Newcastle area experienced

high winds and hail May

19 , according to KOKH. Several

counties in Oklahoma were under

a tornado watch, and severe

flooding warnings were issued.

“If you hear thunder, you’re

close enough to get hit. Get

inside, stay away from trees and

metal, and unplug electronics

until the storm passes,” the post

said. “Take lightning seriously

every time.”

Newcastle is about a 20-mile

drive south from Oklahoma City.

FORMER POLICE CHIEF ES-

CAPES FROM AN ARKANSAS

PRISON

CALICO ROCK, AR. — Grant Hardin,

a 56-year-old inmate and

former police chief, is on the run

after escaping the North Central

Unit in Calico Rock, according

to the Arkansas Department of

Corrections (ADC).

Arkansas State Police and ADC

reported that Hardin escaped

through the sally port of the prison

wearing what appeared to

be an officer uniform at around

3:40 p.m. The Department of

Corrections has since confirmed

the uniform he was wearing was

makeshift and likely designed to


mimic law enforcement, but it

was not official gear.

The Stone County Sheriff's

Office (SCSO) said he is considered

"extremely dangerous and

should not be approached."

Hardin is originally from Garfield.

He was hired as police

chief for Gateway in January

2016, according to officials, but

resigned months later.

Hardin was also a former police

officer for the Eureka Springs

Police Department (ESPD). He

resigned on Oct. 4, 1996, after he

was informed by ESPD Chief Earl

Hyatt that he would be fired for

lying in a police report.

According to Benton County

records, Hardin served two terms

as constable for District 1 from

2009-10 and 2013-14. He also

worked as a correctional officer

at the Northwest Arkansas Community

Center in Fayetteville.

According to ADC, Hardin is

serving a decades-long sentence

for first-degree murder and rape.

Hardin pleaded guilty to shooting

and killing 59-year-old James

Appleton in 2017. Prosecutors

said the two worked within the

Gateway City government at

the same time. Police said Hardin

shot Appleton after pulling

up beside him in Garfield and

shooting him through his vehicle

window.

Hardin never disclosed his

motive for killing Appleton. He

was sentenced to 30 years in the

Department of Corrections.

On February 7, 2019, Hardin

pleaded guilty to raping a Rogers

elementary teacher in 1997.

According to Rogers police,

Hardin raped the teacher while

she was preparing her classroom

for the upcoming school


week. During the time of the

attack, officials say 250 people

were attending a church service

at the school cafeteria.

Police said the teacher had left

for the bathroom and encountered

Hardin at the door. Officials

said he pointed a gun at her and

raped her in the bathroom. He

then moved her to the classroom

and raped her a second time,

according to police.

Officials said the victim called

911, and DNA samples were taken

from her clothing. Police said

that despite the 250 people attending

the church service, there

were few witnesses. Six years

later, as the statute of limitations

neared, police made a DNA profile

match. The match linked

Hardin to the crime while he

was still in prison for the murder

of Appleton.

Hardin was sentenced to

50 years in prison. He was

charged with two counts of

rape and received 25 years for

each count.

Authorities warned locals

that Hardin has many ties to

Northwest Arkansas.

The Pea Ridge Police Department

said Hardin has "numerous

connections and family" in

Pea Ridge. The Benton County

Sheriff's Office also warned

that Hardin has "strong ties" to

Benton County.

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confirmed to 5NEWS that Hardin

has not been found and the

search will continue today.

Hardin is approximately 6 feet

tall and weighs approximately

259 pounds.

Authorities urge the public to

be cautious and call 911 if you

see him. Officials advise the public

to lock their doors and be remain

alert no matter what part

of the state you are in.

SCSO Sheriff Brandon Long said

they are using every resource

available, including drones and

K9s. Roads leading into Izzard

County were shut down and all

vehicles are being checked, according

to authorities.

TRUMP PARDONS FORMER

VIRGINIA SHERIFF CONVICTED

OF TAKING $75K IN BRIBES

By Louis Casiano Fox News

President Donald Trump on

Monday announced that he will

pardon a former Virginia sheriff

convicted of taking more than

$75,000 in bribes in exchange

for appointing businessmen as

auxiliary deputy sheriffs within

his department.

In a Truth Social post, Trump

said Scott Howard Jenkins, 53,

of Culpeper, Virginia, was supposed

to report to jail Tuesday

but "instead will have a wonderful

and productive life."

Jenkins, the former sheriff of

Culpeper County, was convicted

last year of one count of conspiracy,

four counts of honest

services fraud, and seven counts

of bribery concerning programs

receiving federal funds. He was

sentenced in March to 10 years in

prison.

In his post, Trump said the

former sheriff and his wife have


been "dragged through HELL by a

Corrupt and Weaponized Biden"

Justice Department.

"In fact, during his trial, when

Sheriff Jenkins tried to offer

exculpatory evidence to support

himself, the Biden Judge, Robert

Ballou, refused to allow it, shut

him down, and then went on

a tirade," Trump wrote. "As we

have seen, in Federal, City, and

State Courts, Radical Left or Liberal

Judges allow into evidence

what they feel like, not what is

mandated under the Constitution

and Rules of Evidence."

"This Sheriff is a victim of an

overzealous Biden Department

of Justice, and doesn’t deserve

to spend a single day in jail," he

added. "He is a wonderful person,

who was persecuted by the

Radical Left ‘monsters,’ and ‘left

for dead.’ This is why I, as President

of the United States, see fit

to end his unfair sentence, and

grant Sheriff Jenkins a FULL and

Unconditional Pardon."

Federal prosecutors alleged

Jenkins accepted cash bribes

and bribes in the form of campaign

contributions from co-defendants

Rick Rahim, Fredric

Gumbinner and James Metcalf,

as well as at least five others,

including two FBI undercover

agents.

In exchange, Jenkins appointed

the people paying the bribes

as auxiliary deputy sheriffs, a

sworn law-enforcement position,

and issued them official

Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

badges and credentials, authorities

said.

None of the payers were

trained or vetted and did not

render any legitimate services to

the sheriff’s office, prosecutors

said.

In April, Jenkins said he hoped

that Trump would intervene in

his case.

"I truly believe if I could get an

hour of time with someone in the

administration and lay out some

facts with my attorney and I really

believe if they could hear the

other side which I couldn’t get

in front of the jury — I believe

wholeheartedly in the president,"

he said during a webinar hosted

by the Constitutional Sheriffs and

Peace Officers Association. "I believe

if he heard the information,

I know he would help if he knew

my story."


FLA. MAN BITTEN BY ALLI-

GATOR CLIMBS INTO CRUISER,

REACHES FOR GUN BEFORE

FATAL OIS

By Olivia Lloyd,

The Charlotte Observer

LAKELAND, FL. — A man appeared

to have survived an

alligator attack while swimming

across a lake, then he charged

deputies with a pair of shears

and was shot dead, a Florida

sheriff said.

The man has been identified as

42-year-old Timothy Schulz.

Someone at a gas station

called 911 in the early morning

of Memorial Day on May 26 to

report a man was acting unusual

and asking to call his son, Polk

County Sheriff Grady Judd in a

news conference streamed on

Facebook.

Within a couple hours, the

sheriff’s office got another call

about a man swimming in a lake

behind a residential area in Lakeland,

and the caller spotted one

gator close to the man, according

to the sheriff.

During Schulz’s swim across

the lake, “it appears that his right

arm was bitten by an alligator,”

Judd said.

Witnesses said the man got out

of the lake and grabbed a pair of

garden shears, then he tried to

break into a vehicle by throwing

a brick, according to the sheriff.

When deputies arrived, they

said they jumped out of their

vehicles and saw Schulz walking

between homes with a set of

shears, then he was accused of

charging at the deputies.

Judd said they tried to de-escalate

and used a Taser on him

twice, but he continued to be

aggressive toward them.


Then Schulz jumped into the

passenger seat of a running

patrol vehicle and tried to grab

a firearm inside, at which point

two deputies fired their weapons,

killing Schulz, the sheriff said.

According to Judd, the man has

a history of meth-related arrests

and had been released from

jail less than a week before the

shooting. He suspected Schulz

was on drugs at the time.

The sheriff defended his deputies’

actions, saying Schulz acted

violently despite their attempts

to take him into custody peacefully.

“He showed no fear of two

deputies, he showed no interest

in complying,” Judd said.

He added his deputies “are going

home safe tonight.”

WIS. CITY TURNS TO SHER-

IFF’S OFFICE AFTER ENTIRE

PD RESIGNS

By Rachel Mergen

Winona Daily News, Minn.

WHITEHALL, Wis. — While

Arcadia might not currently have

a police department beyond an

interim chief, members of the

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community don’t need to worry

about whether law enforcement

will be available.

“We will be there,” said Trempealeau

County Sheriff Brett

Semingson. “We just can’t guarantee

the response times like a

local police department can.”

The sheriff’s office is helping

respond to more calls in the city

after its entire police department

resigned within only a few

months earlier this year.

“It’s not unusual that we are

getting called into the city of Arcadia

to take calls,” Semingson

said. “It’s just we’re getting a few

more of them now because they

don’t have their own police force

to take those calls. It hasn’t been

overwhelming.”

Semingson said residents can

expect response times between

5 to 25 minutes from the sheriff’s

office, as the drive from the

county’s seat of Whitehall normally

takes 20 to 25 minutes.

When the sheriff’s office has a

fully staffed shift, a patrol vehicle

is assigned to cover the central

part of the county, including

Arcadia.






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BY REX EVANS & MICHAEL BARRON

In the United States, there is no consistent

use of the "Office of Constable"

throughout the states; some may even

vary within a state. A constable may be an

official responsible for service of process,

or they can also be fully empowered as

peace officers. Constables may have additional

specialized duties unique to the

office. In some states, the constable is an

elected or appointed position at the state

or local level of local government. Their

jurisdiction can vary from statewide to

county/parish and local township boundaries

based on the state's laws.

The Constable’s office developed from

its British counterpart during the colonial

period. Prior to the modernization of law

enforcement in the middle 19th century,

local law enforcement was performed

by constables and watchmen. Constables

were appointed or elected at the local

level for specific terms and, like their UK

counterparts the Parish Constable, were

not paid and did not wear a uniform. They

were often paid a fee by the courts for

each writ served and warrant executed.

Following the example of the British Metropolitan

Police established in 1829, the

states gradually enacted laws to permit

municipalities to establish police departments.

This differed from the UK in that

the old system was not uniformly abolished

in every state. Often the enacting legislation

of the state conferred a police officer with

the powers of a constable, the most important

of these powers being the common

law power of arrest.

Today, police and constables exist concurrently

in many jurisdictions. In Texas, every

county has a Constables Office. According

to Google’s most recent AI inquiry, there

are 780 elected constables in the State

of Texas. The duties of a Texas constable

generally include providing bailiffs for the

justice of the peace courts within their precinct

and serving process issued from and

from any other court. While some constables'

offices limit themselves to only these

activities, others provide patrol, investigative,

and in the case of many counties in

Texas, provide patrols in neighborhoods

under contract by the county. Constables in

Texas have full police powers and are licensed

by TCOLE.

It should come as no surprise, that the

largest constable’s office in the country,

would be in Texas. That title and all its

bragging rights belong to Harris County

Precinct 4’s Constable Mark Herman. With a

staff of over 680 sworn deputies and 50 civilian

employees, Herman's precinct covers

over 500 square miles with a population

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of over 1.3 million. That’s in fact larger that

75% of the cities in Texas.

Our Senior Editor Rex Evans had the

chance to stop by and visit with Constable

Herman at his office in Spring Texas. Ironically,

it’s the exact same place that Herman

started his career in law enforcement back

in 1985 as a young reserve deputy working

for then Constable Dick Moore.

In 1986, Herman started as a patrol deputy

assigned to the Humble/Kingwood/

Atascocita area and was promoted to the

rank of sergeant in 1989. In 1992, he was

promoted to Lieutenant, overseeing 24

patrol deputies. In 1998, he was promoted

to captain, overseeing a total of 64 patrol

deputies. In 2008, he was promoted to

Assistant Chief, and assumed the central,

west districts, and all toll roads within

Pct 4, entailing 243 deputies. With these

positions he has always maintained open

communications with citizens and been

dedicated to ensuring the well being of his

constituency.

In 2015, four supervisors of his team nominated

him for the Houston 100 Club Officer

of The Year Award for courageously being

a first responder at the scene of a crime

that involved multiple homicides. That day

he and his team were able to intercept and

arrest the criminal, thus saving a number

of lives. Throughout his career, Herman has

always been a passionate public servant,

committed to being tough on crime to protect

the citizens of Harris County.

In February of 2015, Constable Herman

graduated from the Leadership Command

College Class 72 of the Law Enforcement

Management Institute of Texas; is a graduate

of Sam Houston State’s Constable

Leadership College; a graduate of the FBI

(LEEDA), Law Enforcement Executive Development

Association program; and has over

3488 hours in continued law enforcement

training.

In May 2015, Harris County Sheriff Adrian

Garcia stepped down to run for Mayor of

Houston and County Commissioners appointed

Pct. 4 Constable Ron Hickman to fill

Garcia's term as sheriff.

The following week, Commissioners

Court appointed then Assistant Chief Mark

Herman to be the new Constable of Pct. 4.

“I want to thank Commissioners Court,”

Herman said. “I’ll be looking to you for

guidance and wisdom the next couple of

months. My No. 1 priority is public safety.

I’m ready to go to work. Sheriff Hickman

has given me a lot of tools for my toolbox.”

Herman, who praised the court for its

diligence in the selection process, said he

has worked in Precinct 4 for nearly 30 years

under Hickman and the previous constable,

Dick Moore.

“Although Hickman and Moore had two

different styles of management, I will be

able to adapt and use both of them to develop

my own leadership style for the department,”

Herman said.

In his first act as new constable, Herman

promoted Capt. Donald Steward to replace

him as the assistant chief in charge of patrol

responsibilities.

The following year, Herman ran and was

elected Constable of the Precinct on November

8, 2016,

In 2020, Constable Herman was re-elected

to a second 4-year term after winning

over 90% of the popular vote in his primary

election. He has served over 38 years at the

Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, rising through

the ranks within the department that would

eventually be the largest in the country.

His vast management experience in Harris



County law enforcement makes him one of

the most respected elected officials in the

State of Texas

Today, Precinct 4 has several specialized

divisions including: K-9; Special Operations

Unit; Motorcycle Unit; Accident Investigation

Unit; and Drone Operations Unit. All

of which operate out of eight substations

throughout the Precinct. The department

also has deputies assigned to 140 neighborhood

contracts; the largest number ever

patrolled by a Texas agency.

Rex's Q&A with Constable Herman

What advice would you give a new incoming

Deputy who is just starting their

law enforcement career?

Home life/Family life is number one. If

your home life isn’t a priority, your work

like can never achieve what you would

want it to be. Take care of yourself, your

family and the rest will follow.

Constable, it’s a seemingly never-ending

struggle in our profession to recruit new

officers. How does Pct. 4 strive to recruit

and retain personnel?

We have two deputies assigned full time

to recruiting, training and retention. Those

components of any successful organization

are critical. You must take care of your

people and they will take care of you.

In closing, what would you like to say

to the nearly two million readers of The

BLUES?

Pct. 4 under my Administration never

started to be the Largest Constable’s Office

in the country. But here we are. And it’s not

because of me. It's because of the men and

women who come to work here every day

and make the Department what it is.

Without the sworn and non-sworn people

who no one really gets to see, nothing

we’ve accomplished would have been

possible. It really is the employees of this

agency who have made it what it is today.

That is what I am most proud of here. Our

employees.

Constable Herman invites all The BLUES

readers to visit any one of their social media

platforms, download their app or just

stop and see them.

"Pct 4 is always on the lookout for not

only qualified employees, but really good

employees to join our team of exceptional

public servants," remarked the Constable in

closing.

On behalf of the staff here at The BLUES,

we congratulate Constable Herman on

his achievements not only as Constable,

but as a successful law enforcement professional

that has gained the confidence

and support from the more than 1.3 million

citizens he serves daily.

Finally, we congratulate Mark and his

wife Melissa (Missy) who have been married

for 37 years. They have two children,

Dylan and Maci, who graduated from

Klein ISD with honors. Dylan is a recent

graduate of Texas A@M University, and is

currently working on his Master’s Degree.

Maci is in her second year at Texas A@M

University enjoying the Aggie land educational

experience.



Stop PTSD In Its Tracks:

Introducing Life-Changin

BY DR. TOMER ANBAR CEO,

INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

With June being PTSD Awareness month, now

is an ideal time to raise awareness on how to

address and treat this potentially life-threatening

condition. While the daily heroics of police

officers are not new, these frequent acts in trauma-inducing

situations are not without consequence.

It is stunning to learn that more police

officers and firefighters die from suicide than

physical injuries in the line of duty.

Most people are aware of the high-risk activities

that police officers face each time they put on the

uniform. Images of police officers responding to a

domestic violence situation, confronting an armed

robbery suspect, or administering life-saving

treatment at a crash scene quickly come to mind.

But repeated exposure to severe trauma can

take a toll among even the strongest, leaving no

one immune to post-traumatic stress. Without

healthy habits to relieve pressure, preventative

programs or peer support at the police station,

and early access to professional care when needed,

post-traumatic stress can erupt into complex

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition

cannot only take an officer away from law

enforcement but completely wreak havoc on an

officer’s personal life and family activities.

Healing an individual both physically and mentally

from repeated and long-term exposure to

traumatic events has traditionally been highly

elusive or even non-existent. But the good news

is today there is advanced treatment available to

police officers and other members of law enforcement

who have been affected by these conditions.

Research conducted by the City of San Diego and

Institutes of Health demonstrates that the mental

and physical damage caused by PTSD are being

systematically reversed.

To better understand the issues surrounding

PTSD, it is important to address commonalities

central to police culture, take a closer look at this

sometimes hard-to-see condition, identify potential

barriers to officers seeking and securing early

treatment, and describe the key components of

today’s advanced treatment approach. Just as it

is important to be properly trained and armed for

everyday situations, police and law enforcement

must also be aware of how to combat and defeat

this debilitating condition.


g Treatment for Police

DESCRIPTION OF TODAY’S POLICE CULTURE

Being a member of the force means a police officer

is in an ever-ready state and needs to feel in

control of every situation. Police officers are there

to help as opposed to seeking help. There is much

truth to the notion that being a police officer extends

far beyond the idea of receiving a paycheck;

but rather, it is a passion and calling to protect and

serve others within the community.

Undeniably, police work is physically demanding;

but it is also emotionally demanding. As members

of law enforcement, police officers are not

accustomed to asking for help. This is particularly

true of conditions such as PTSD, where there is a

long-established stigma around seeking assistance

for mental health needs.

While some department leaders are becoming

more progressive in their thinking and proactively

responding to officer needs, there is still a strong

hesitancy to seek help. Officers fear that such a

request might impact their potential for promotion,

lead to a desk assignment, or convey a sense

of weakness. Although today there is recognition

that intense trauma is inherent in police work and

legislative presumptions in states such as California

have improved the situation, the stigma around

seeking mental health as a police officer must still

be confronted.

When police officers do step forward for assistance,

it is often not in response to what is deemed

traditional trauma such as a major disaster or

mass shooting, but rather in response to a moral

injury. Moral injuries arise in connection with an

officer’s empathy and compassion around having


to deal with difficult situations such as homelessness

or the border. Sometimes, they must maintain

order at a civil protest and are viewed as enemy

opposition, even though their personal views align

with those taking a stand.

Moral injury arising from acts of commission or

omission are also notable sources of post-traumatic

stress. For example, an act of commission

might involve an officer responding to a radio call,

and in rushing to the scene to help, the officer hits

another car resulting in a fatality. By way of contrast,

an act of omission may involve an officer responding

to a radio call, rushing to the scene, but

not arriving in time to save the person’s life. These

situations can be extremely difficult to process and

very taxing on mental health.

Another source of friction for officers is organizational

betrayal. Given police personality and

public perception, it is difficult for an officer to ask

for help. When they do reach the point of seeking

assistance and help is not provided, the officer can

feel a strong sense of betrayal and injustice.

It is important to recognize that an officer may

already be vulnerable due to repeated exposure

to traditional trauma associated with shootings

or loss of life. When moral injuries and organizational

betrayal are added to the mix, cumulative

exposure may take the officer to the tipping point.

Left untreated, PTSD can worsen and cause unnecessary

suffering and leave the officer in a debilitated

state.

RECOGNIZING AND UNDERSTANDING PTSD

Post-traumatic stress is a common reaction to

witnessing or experiencing severe devastation or

an unforeseen loss. Incidents involving major disasters,

mass shootings, and criminal pursuits are

inherent to police work and performing the job.

Post traumatic stress can lead to a post-traumatic

stress injury, a physical impairment that

arises from a disruption in the normal functioning

of the nervous system. Left untreated, a post-traumatic

stress injury can result in post-traumatic

stress disorder (PTSD), a more persistent condition

lasting beyond a month and one that begins to affect

the ability to engage in daily activities.

Many officers resort to suppressing their emotions

and hiding their feelings and allow internal

pressures to combust. Given the stigma police

officers face in seeking help and without proactive

preventative programs, the risk of police officers

developing PTSD is very real. Moreover, the longer

the condition is left untreated, the worse it can

become.

PTSD makes it difficult for an individual to

control or manage emotions. Common red flag

behaviors include angry outbursts, aggressive

confrontations, increased social isolation, and

self-medicating substance use.

Job performance can become disrupted due to

sleep disturbances, severe anxiety and depression,

exacerbation of chronic pain, and increased

social withdrawal. Officers impacted may experience

nightmares, flashbacks, or uncontrollable

thoughts related to a particular incident or series

of events. Personal relationships can become

strained as fellow officers and family members

watch the officer sink into an unrecognizable state

of emotional detachment, irritability or disrepair.

BARRIERS TO SEEKING AND SECURING EARLY

TREATMENT

Treating PTSD in first police can be difficult due

to the longstanding stigma attached to seeking

mental health assistance. Many become alienated

from the brotherhood or sisterhood with whom

they identify. This powerful stigma often results in

delayed treatment, thereby exacerbating the condition.

Moreover, PTSD is sometimes referred to as a

silent epidemic because few medical providers do

not know how to recognize and effectively treat

the condition. The traditional fractured approach

to care has proven to be ineffective. Because PTSD

can produce such a wide range of symptoms, effective

treatment requires a highly integrated and

multi-faceted model of care.

Additionally, police officers sometimes suffer

from co-morbid conditions as a direct result of the

type of work they perform. These conditions often

include traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, sleep

problems, and cardio-respiratory conditions. These

co-morbid conditions further complicate treatment,

often requiring a robust interdisciplinary

approach.

While workers’ compensation is designed to aid

police officers when on-the-job injuries occur,

many system stakeholders and participants are not


familiar with PTSD and are not aware of the specialized

treatment needs the condition requires.

This limited perspective reinforces the notion that

not all injuries should be treated the same. In fact,

some workers’ compensation protocols and bureaucratic

practices worsen the condition and pose

added harm to the first responder. As time elapses

and treatment is delayed, a police officer could

inadvertently be pushed to the breaking point.

According to the City of San Diego, Workers’

Compensation Program Manager, Joseph Sousa,

“Without malice or ill-intention, some insurance

claims adjusters may not have experience with

police demands or the resulting culture. A PTSD

claim may be initially denied, delayed for utilization

review, or referred to an in-network provider

who has little or no experience treating this serious

mental health condition. In other instances, a

police officer could wait months to see a specialist

only to learn the provider does not accept workers’

compensation patients.” Mr. Sousa further explains,

“On some cases, the claims representatives simply

lack the necessary internal tools required to assist

them in not only understanding the illness but

what effective proven medical treatment consists

of and how to access that care.”

In the meantime, PTSD can worsen, and additional

ailments such as chronic pain, severe depression

or increased anxiety can surface. Medical

costs can rise significantly when attempting to

treat multiple symptoms using multiple providers.

This fragmented approach to care is largely

ineffective. Costs associated with medications,

physical therapy, and counseling really begin to

add up. And yet, little to no actual improvement is

achieved.

Although well-intentioned but uninformed in

some cases or excessively driven by cost containment

practices and bureaucratic measures

in others, the system failed the police officer by

not providing timely and effective care. Fearful of

job-related repercussions, a distrust of insurance

representatives, and exhaustion from multiple doctor

visits with disjointed treatment plans, a police

officer may hire an attorney to protect themselves.

This adds yet another layer of cost and complexity

to the equation.

INTRODUCING LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENT

FOR PTSD

PTSD cases are challenging. Further, no two

cases are the same. However, inadequate and de-


layed treatment is not an option when the lives of

police officers are at stake.

The good news is life-changing treatment for

those suffering the effects of trauma is available.

PTSD can be reversed with proper treatment, allowing

police officers to heal, reclaim their lives,

and return to work in law enforcement.

The key to administering treatment is to use evidence-based

medicine that is backed by science.

Holistic care rooted in bio-psychosocial principles

is also necessary. Further, care should be delivered

by a well-coordinated team of specialists who

work together to develop and execute a seamless

treatment plan. Additionally, care should be

administered in a trusted peer-supported therapeutic

community setting. Taken together, this

multi-component approach has been deemed the

trans disciplinary, bio-psychosocial, therapeutic

community (TBTC) model of care.

Fractured and fragmented treatment plans have

proven unsuccessful. By way of contrast, traditional

biomedical tools need to be intrinsically integrated

to treat the overall and sometimes hardto-see

conditions associated with PTSD. While the

concept of treating the whole person is not new,

the delivery of care in a highly coordinated, tightly

integrated plan that considers all symptoms and

addresses cultural needs to remove barriers to

recovery is differentiating and new.

Further, the therapeutic community component

provides police officers with an opportunity to

participate in structured, supportive outpatient,

and residential environments. These provide a

daily rhythm that mirrors work, life structure, and

responsibilities. The therapeutic community environment

helps restore trust, self-regulation, and

readiness for reintegration into family, work, and

society. It provides an opportunity for an emotionally

corrective experience that allows individuals

to invest in the behavioral changes necessary for

improved self-efficacy leading to sustainable outcomes

and improved resilience to stress.

The effectiveness of the TBTC approach depends

on the trust and confidence a police officer

places in the process and their comfort with the

treatment environment. Trust is only earned when

medical providers and clinicians exhibit a connection

and understanding of the police culture.

Mutual understanding and trust must develop for

effective two-way communication and treatment

to begin. Unlike many traditional treatments, the

TBTC approach requires the police officer to become

an active participant in treatment and healing.

The bottom line is that when specialty clinicians

are brought together to treat in an integrated

trans disciplinary fashion and view the needs of

the whole person through a bio-psychosocial lens

within a therapeutic community setting alongside

other police officers, targeted outcomes can

be achieved. And, the effects of PTSD have been

shown to be reversible.

CONCLUSION

Frequent and repeated exposure to trauma and

devastation wreak havoc on mental health and

wellness. Unfortunately, police officers and other

law enforcement personnel may deal with these

conditions each time they put on the uniform. PTSD

is very real among the police and law enforcement

community. It can leave its own path of destruction,

robbing police of their life’s work.

Complications associated with PTSD have traditionally

made this condition difficult to diagnose

and treat. Very few providers fully understand or

are equipped to treat the disorder. In turn, workers’

compensation costs rise with visits to multiple providers

and disjointed treatment plans. Sometimes,

these missteps result in a pause or disruption in

treatment. In other instances, layered bureaucracy

and convoluted protocols delay access to effective

care at the time the police officer comes forward.

The bottom line is that when specialty clinicians

are brought together to treat in an integrated

trans disciplinary fashion and view the needs of

the whole person through a bio-psychosocial lens

within a therapeutic community setting alongside

other police officers, targeted outcomes can be

achieved. Police officers no longer must suffer in

silence or bounce between independent providers

treating symptoms. Under the TBTC model of care,

the effects of PTSD have been shown to be reversible.

This is also great news for the police departments

and the municipalities they serve. Both

benefit from less lost time from work, reduced

treatment and litigation costs, and a healthy more

resilient workforce. Higher performance levels


also provide a positive boost for public safety.

The quest for new ideas and innovations to better

serve and treat police officers is strong. There

is a continuing commitment to elevate the needs

of police officers and put their safety and recovery

at the center of the workers’ compensation process.

The success shown in treating PTSD among

police officers is one more way the industry can

put these ideals and principles into action.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Tomer Anbar is CEO of the Institutes of Health

(IOH), specializing in the research and advanced

treatment of such epidemics as chronic pain,

complex post-traumatic stress disorder, brain

injuries and related conditions. IOH is made up of

specialty clinics and Institutes with specific focus

and mission. The First Responder Institute is a

component of the Institutes of Health engineered

to recognize and respond to the unique challenges

these professionals face. For more information,

visit www.institutesofhealth.org or contact Duane

Johnson to request a copy the Institutes of Health’s

Expert Commentary titled “Taking Aim at Complex

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Introducing

Life-Changing Care for First Responders,” at djohnson@institutesofhealth.org

Dr. Tomer Anbar


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SPECIAL DEPUTY SHERIFF LARRY HENDERSON, JR.

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HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OHIO

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AGE: 57 TOUR: 33 YEARS BADGE: 129

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the

intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnett Woods Drive in Cincinnati. At 1:00 p.m., Deputy Henderson

was providing traffic control and monitoring the traffic signal box near the University of Cincinnati for their

commencement ceremonies. While standing on the sidewalk, a driver deliberately drove his vehicle into Deputy

Henderson. Deputy Henderson was transported to the UC Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Henderson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's

Office for 33 years. He is survived by his wife and five children. Two of Deputy Henderson's uncles and four

cousins also served in law enforcement.

FALLEN HEROES

LIEUTENANT ALLEN "NOOCHIE" CREDEUR

RAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, LOUISIANA

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Lieutenant Noochie Credeur was shot and killed by friendly fire while serving a search warrant at the 500 block of

East Harrop Street in Rayne. At 1:27, Lieutenant Credeur was attempting to locate a suspect wanted for attempted

murder in a stabbing incident when he was hit by friendly fire. Despite life-saving measures, Lieutenant Credeur succumbed

to his wounds at the scene.

Lieutenant Credeur had served with the Rayne Police Department for over 20 years. He is survived by his brother and

fiancée.

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HONORING OUR

DEPUTY SHERIFF NATHANIEL ANSAY

FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SOUTH CAROLINA

END OF WATCH TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025

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Deputy Sheriff Nate Ansay was killed in a vehicle crash on State Highway 301 in Effingham

around 4:20 p.m. Deputy Ansay was traveling northbound on Highway 301 between Langston

Road and Meadow Prong Road when his patrol vehicle collided head-on with an SUV traveling

southbound. He was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other

driver was also hospitalized.

Deputy Ansay had served with the Florence County Sheriff's Office for over one year..

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‘25

FALLEN HEROES

DEPUTY SHERIFF DANIEL SHERRER

MORROW COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OHIO

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Deputy Sheriff Daniel Sherrer was shot and killed while responding to a report of a shooting and

domestic dispute at the 100 block of County Road 26, near the community of Marengo, just

outside of Columbus, at approximately 7:40 p.m. When Deputy Sherrer arrived at the residence,

he found the subject seated on the porch. As he approached the subject and attempted to

de-escalate the situation, the man threatened Deputy Sherrer with a gun if he came any further.

Deputy Sherrer stayed behind and continued to speak with the subject until he moved to the

steps and fired at Deputy Sherrer, who was struck while returning gunfire. Deputy Sherrer was

taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds that night. Deputy Sherrer had

served with the Morrow County Sheriff's Office for four years. He is survived by his parents.

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BY A.L. JONES

War Stories from IA

Most of my readers know that

I have been around longer than

dirt. Thirty-five years to be exact.

I am the old man in the department.

The dinosaur (the other

names may not be printed and a

few the officers hold copyrights

to) the one that has seen it all,

the one that tells true stories

that are too wild to have happened,

and the one who has

heard it all - not. As long as there

are police, there will be police

stories. They are more commonly

known as War Stories.

War stories are commonplace

in all sectors of police work. I

worked in Internal Affairs for

the longest time and the stories

we tell are no different. Only

we are actually laughing with

the accused not at them. Sooner

or later, everyone will screw

up. Usually with a little help

of a co-conspirator who influenced

the officer at the time. The

co-conspirator is usually intoxicants

beer, wine, Jack (Daniels),

or some other illegal substance.

Though humorous in most of

the following, the officers were

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severely punished up to and

including termination. Here are

a few on the many I’ve heard or

experienced.

LOST IN SPACE

An officer failed to report for

duty for several days. The supervisor

made the obligatory phone

calls and visited the home to

ensure the safety and well-being

of the officer. The supervisor

made no contact with the officer

or his patrol vehicle. A few days

later the officer returned to work

with the following explanation:

While on the way home from

the end of his shift, he became

extremely ill and drove himself

to a hospital in the state capital

(names and cities removed) that

was some 50 miles away. He

has in hand an excuse from the

hospital, stating he was treated

released after 3 days.

The chief of police became

suspicious and initiates an investigation.

The first thing to raise

the scale of suspicion is that the

city he lives in, had a reputable

hospital. The investigation revealed

that the officer left work

and met his girlfriend. She had

enough cocaine to keep them

going for a few days. The officer

having never taken cocaine goes

on a magical mystery tour with

the girlfriend. Three days later,

the light in the old brain goes on

and he knew he had better come

up with a good story. Girlfriend

types a fake excuse and has it

notarized. You have to admit they

tried. Sadly, the bosses didn’t buy

the story and he was fired.

GHOSTS

An officer is out on the road

in a secluded part of a county.

He was the only officer on duty

after midnight. He had served

in that capacity for many years.

He was bored and did not have

enough to keep him entertained.

One evening the officer puts a

call for help in that shots were

fired at him while he was seated

in his patrol car. The entire state

responds, all off duty officers are

summoned, and the state investigation

unit is notified.

The officer told investigators

he was checking a man walking

on the roadway. Before he

could leave his unit, the man

pulled a automatic pistol from

his pants and began firing. The

officer slumped into the passenger

seat to avoid being shot.

After the shots were fired the

man flees into a wooded area

and the officer chased the man

eventually losing him. The officer

described the man that he shot

at him with a 1911 semi-automatic

firearm. All six rounds are

placed perfectly dead center

over the steering wheel. Just one

problem, no semi-automatic pistol

shell casings were found on

the roadway. In fact no casings

were found anywhere. On the

other hand, the lead projectiles

recovered from the front seat of

the patrol car were .38 caliber.

Ballistics from the officer’s .38

backup pistol were a perfect

match. As Bill Engval would say -

Here’s your sign.

PARTY ANIMAL

One officer loved to party. He

was first there and last to leave

any party thrown by fellow officers.

There was to be a party

one weekend night. The officer

was going to be there. However,

earlier in the day he and a

few buddies were working at

one of the officer’s homes. Beer

and Jack (Daniels) were flowing

most of the day. The officer,

already intoxicated, decided to

drive his take home car to the

party. He took what he thought

was an alternative route - the

railroad track would be quicker.

Two miles later all four tires are

deflated, the front end destroyed,

as well as the transmission. He

left the car next to the railroad

and walked the rest of the way.

He was taken home by one of

the designated drivers who had

no idea of what transpired. Next

day he awakens to find his take

home car gone. He did not remember

a thing. A report was

made, and a BOLO issued. A train

crew found it within hours. Moral

of this story if you do something

like this at least remember

where you left it.

There are lots more stories in

this old brain, but I’m old and

retired and I need a nap.


Drunk Mom Kills 6yr Old Daughter

In my 10 years on the street,

I've responded to probably

thousands of car crashes and

road accidents. Most are very

minor, or even if they look

bad, most have no injuries

or only minor injuries. Cars

are designed to basically fall

apart to absorb impacts and

they do their job well. But

sometimes speed doesn't

matter. Seatbelt use or other

factors determine whether

it’s a fatal accident.

Probably the worst crash

I've ever responded to, for

me at least, involved two

pedestrians, a mother and

her 6-year-old daughter. The

driver was actually doing

everything right (for once).

He was going the speed limit

(45mph), had the right of

way, everything. Unfortunately,

this dumb drunk b**ch had

decided at about 11pm that

she wasn't drunk enough.

So, she takes her small child

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with her to the gas station to

get a 40 oz., then proceeded

to lead the child across the

street into oncoming traffic.

Because she was so drunk,

she just couldn't process

what she was doing. The

daughter, trusting her mother

completely, stepped out into

the road with the mom. Mom

only sustained minor injuries.

A broken leg, a broken

arm, and minor scrapes. The

little girl however was killed

instantly. She was thrown

about 30 feet through the air

and landed in the roadway.

I feel lucky that I wasn't the

first officer on scene. Two of

our guy’s left work early that

night to go home and decompress.

I'll always remember

this crash. Seeing that little

girl laid out on the road with

EMS, Fire, and police surrounding

her trying their best

to help. There were a lot of

tears from first responders.

I've never seen so many crying

at a scene in public before,

or since.

The mother was locked up

and not allowed to attend the

funeral. The father was no

longer in the picture, but the

little girl’s relatives came to

pay their respects. But what

struck me the most and will

forever be etched in my memory,

were the hundreds of

first responders from all over

the state that came to mourn

the loss of this precious little

girl. Never have I seen such an

outpouring that didn’t involve

a fellow first responder.

I guess we all have moments

like these that will last

a lifetime. The horrible memory

of that little girl laying

broken in the street, her mom

so drunk, she had no clue that

her baby girl was gone. The

paramedics that worked on

them both and the anger they

had towards the mom and

tears they shed for the little

girl. And the bond they all

shared at the funeral, saying

goodbye to someone

they barely knew.

How in the hell do you

pick up the pieces and

move on to yet another

devastating scene? And do

this over, and over again?

Because it’s what God

chose us to do. To be there

in the worst of times and

be the heroes that save the

day. We do it because it’s

our calling. Not because we

want to, but because we

have too. It’s what we do.

I’ll close with this. When

you think you can’t go on?

That you can no longer be

that hero and you feel like

you are out of options. Stop

and call one of the many

first responder hot lines and

share your feelings with

someone who can relate to

what you’re going through.

DO NOT BECOME A STATISTIC

of officers taking their own

lives. We need you. They need

you. Your family needs you.

Take whatever time you

need to regroup, refresh, and

rejoin.

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A BADGE OF HONOR

healing our heroes

Who is being held accountable?

In Law Enforcement everyone is

accountable for their actions. We

hold an officer accountable for a

missing item on their uniform or

for improper memo entries. We

will hold them accountable for

conduct, procedure or just being

late. Just about anything you can

think of, officers are held accountable.

So when a Department has

an officer or multiple officers who

take their own lives in a short

period of time, WHO IS ACCOUNT-

ABLE?

One suicide is one too many,

two suicides within a department

deserve a deep look into policy,

three or more deserves answers.

I’m not going to call out Departments,

but we all know the ones

who are reaching 10 or more just

in 2025. How is this acceptable.

If a Department had an officer

who was taking bribes, they

would fire that officer. If the investigation

turned out to have multiple

officers taking bribes or shaking

down businesses, there would

be a public investigation. The

commander would be transferred,

and many others would be demoted

or fired themselves. So how are

multiple suicides within a department

not viewed with the same

standard. The families of these

officers deserve answers. Not just

the cookie cutter answers as this

job takes a toll, but how about the

truth on how the commander has

failed. Yes, I said FAILED. A commander

will call out an officer on

everything under the sun, but why

not speak to the officer when they


see the signs of distress.

We have all have taking workshops,

learned about Peer Support

and how to reach out. We

know when an officer’s attitude,

his workload or his performance,

begins to slip.

Why are we not taking steps

to help. If an Officer stops 30

speeders a month and writes zero

tickets for the month, you can bet

your ass the commander or some

raking boss will ask why!! So

when an officer who is so proactive,

punctual and well-groomed,

suddenly has a change in work

ethics, why don’t we ask why?

What’s up? How are you doing?

We teach our Officers to recognize

the red flags and to reach

out. So why are the Commanders

of these departments not held to

that same standard.

It’s a tough question but one

that needs to be addressed. Someone

is dropping the ball on Mental

Health. Who is it? We are not

talking about a loss of revenue on

speeding tickets; we are talking

about saving an officer’s life.

We all know that Law Enforcement

is one of the most difficult

professions when it comes

to Stress. But crime is crime no

matter what department you are

from. So why do certain departments

have such a higher rate of

suicide. The stress levels are the

same, The job for the most part is

the same, but many policies and

the commanders are different.

I have spoken with lots of commanders

and leaders; I’ve noticed

SAMANTHA HORWITZ &

JOHN SALERNO

the ones with the REAL opendoor

policy have less issues with

their officers. Yes, the stress of

the streets can take a toll and the

visual aspects our officers see

every day weigh heavy on us. But

with the stress of a “Suck it up”

Commander or a “Just deal with

it” Sergeant comes along, officers

have no safety net to land on. Yes,

peer support is amazing, but they

can’t be everywhere. Our Peer

Support Teams are also Front-line

Officers who are dealing with the

same issues.

It’s the Bosses who have a good

360 vision and evaluation of our

Officers. If they can spot corruption,

they can spot High Stress

Levels… TAKE ACTION PEOPLE.

I’m not placing blame on any of

the Command Staff, but we are

our Brothers and Sisters Keepers,

in the Streets and in the House. It’s

up to all who Ride, Walk or sit at

a desk, it’s up to those who push

paper or place on the cuffs, to

step up when they feel that feeling

that something is just no OK.

We are a Family and It takes an

open and caring conversation, and

you never know, you may be just

saving a Life.

John Salerno Ret. NYPD

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DARYL LOTT

daryl’s deliberations

The Night They Drove

Old Dixie Down

Washington County is rich in

Texas history. Two brothers, J.D.

and D.C. Giddings, helped put

it on the map by opening the

Washington County Railroad,

connecting Brenham and the

main line to Houston and Galveston.

The town boomed with

cotton and trade, drawing businessmen

eager to export goods

from the Brazos Valley to markets

worldwide.

The Giddings brothers built the

21-mile line to Hempstead with

a clear goal—bring prosperity

to their hometown. They weren’t

absentee investors. They rolled

up their sleeves, ran the railroad,

built schools, and even taught in

them. They were can-do men in

a can-do world.

Construction began in late

1858. The first train rolled out on

April 25, 1861—just as the Civil

War began. Undeterred, the Giddings

brothers kept goods moving

to lucrative markets. Washington

County’s hard-working

citizens helped Brenham thrive,

even as other parts of the Confederacy

struggled.

But prosperity brought growing

pains. Gunslingers and troublemakers

drifted in. Refugee plantation

owners fled to Brenham

from other states, many bringing

enslaved people with them. By

war’s end, the county’s enslaved

population numbered around

9,000.

The end of the war brought

an abrupt shift. Cotton fields

stood ready for harvest, but with

emancipation and uncertainty,

the workforce collapsed. Crops

rotted in the fields. The boom

town faltered. Union General

Ulysses S. Grant blamed the

failure on the Reconstruction

policies of General Philip Sheridan.

Juneteenth’s General Orders

may have freed the enslaved, but

they also warned freedmen to

return to the fields and work for

wages. The U.S. Army, ironically,

was responsible for keeping

cotton—America’s top export—in

DARYL LOTT

production.

Grant had little trust in Texas.

The state’s vastness, he feared,

could become a haven for lawlessness

that even the full U.S.

Army couldn’t control. He placed

General Sheridan in charge of

Reconstruction from Florida to

the Rio Grande.

Sheridan didn’t hide his disdain.

He often quipped, “If I

owned Texas and Hell, I’d rent

Texas and live in Hell.” A fine

battlefield commander with

regular troops, Sheridan now

had none. The war was over, and

the public wanted the soldiers

home. Sheridan scraped together

50,000 men to patrol Texas and

Louisiana. Most were the worst

kind of recruits—men other units

had rejected.

Brenham got stuck with Company

E, Third Battalion, Seventeenth

Infantry—untrained,

unruly, and unsupervised. These

men, mostly Black soldiers,

should NOT be confused with the


distinguished Buffalo Soldiers of

the frontier. Under Brevet Major

George Smith, the troops roamed

Brenham drunk, disorderly, and

insulting everyone—including

women and children.

One night, September 7, 1866, a

Black businessman named Henry

Foster hosted a charity ball to

raise funds for a school for freed

children. Prominent members of

the Black community gathered to

support the cause and enjoy an

evening of dignity.

But the drunken soldiers

crashed the event, refusing to

pay the door donation. When

Mr. Foster asked them to leave,

they hurled insults and threats.

He shut down the dance, but the

soldiers didn’t stop. They roamed

the streets, escalating their behavior.

Later that night, they stormed

a white dance. Chaos erupted.

Gunfire broke out, and large

parts of Brenham’s business district

burned to the ground.

The Army investigated, claiming

the violence was the work

of Texans disguised in Union

uniforms. Sheridan stood by the

report—until it became clear no

independent witness statements

were taken and the drunken soldiers

conveniently “deserted.”

Governor Throckmorton wrote

to President Andrew Johnson,

exposing the truth. The Texas

Legislature took out newspaper

ads across the country to counter

Sheridan’s false report. Embarrassed

but unwilling to act,

Sheridan filed no charges against

Major Smith.

In response, the Giddings

brothers took action. They constructed

a series of innovative

cisterns to collect rainwater

for firefighting. They organized

a Hook and Ladder Company

equipped with a horse-drawn

engine. This wasn’t just a fire

brigade—they were trained like

a militia and ready to confront

arsonists, even if those arsonists

wore blue coats. Though martial

law forbade civilians from owning

firearms, the Giddings brothers

armed the firemen anyway.

Their story and the details of

the fire live on in Sharon Brass’s

The Burning of Brenham. The cisterns

can be seen at Toubin Park

in Brenham near the Brenham

Fire Museum.


DR. TINA JAECKLE

blue mental health

Toxicity in the Law Enforcement

“Wellness” Field

Many years ago, I chose to become

a clinical social worker and

focused on giving a voice to those

who have little to none. Somewhere

along the way, God called

me to work with law enforcement

officers and their families.

25 years of having the hard conversations

behind closed doors,

taking the 2 am calls, leaving my

home and family in the middle

of the night to check on you and

yours after a shooting, countless

days teaching officers at the academy

and nationwide, and advocating

for fairness where I could. I’m

grateful for every single day and

opportunity. It’s been my honor to

do it and share the journey with

you. I have met so many amazing,

dedicated folks along the way.

I can honestly say that while

officers are certainly affected

by trauma and stress, most who

came for counseling did so because

of the destructive culture

and lack of support from their

agency and leadership. It has put

many on their knees and made

them decide to quit an occupation

they thought was their true calling

or purpose. They were not able to

speak on their own behalf, mostly

out of fear of retaliation. I hated

watching a good officer leave. It

was heartbreaking but certainly

understandable. They were making

a difference in their community,

and we desperately needed


them.

Don’t get me wrong, there are

some solid agencies out there and

you can see it in the holistic health

of their officers. I truly appreciate

you and your excellent leadership.

When I first started in this field,

there were only a few of us in the

nation leading the call for wellness

and change. It was hard and

often rejected due to stigma. We

worked tirelessly to lay the foundation

for the ability to have open

conversations about the importance

of mental health. However,

the first responder “wellness” field

now, sadly, is frequently driven

by glory, ego, politics, unprofessionalism,

and yes, money. A law

enforcement psychologist and

colleague recently shared that the

LEO wellness field” is replete

with self-interested, self-enriching,

self-aggrandizing, territorial,

pompous, narcissistic sell-outs,

and entrepreneurs; those working

sincerely do so quietly from the

wings, not center stage. Well said

sir.

Many have lost sight of the true

mission. I am so thankful for those

in this career who have chosen

to maintain their integrity, professionalism,

and ethics. And, of

course, passion, even on difficult

days. Please keep up the good

fight, the officers need you more

now than ever.

I am starting a new chapter in

DR. TINA JAECKLE

my life that will require moving

away from working with traditional

law enforcement agencies.

I too want and need to feel safe,

appreciated, and know that the

change that I am trying to implement

is not seen as a threat,

and in some cases, destroyed

for someone else’s gain. While

I might be the lightning rod, it

only serves to crush the trust and

morale of countless officers who

truly needed an effective and

trusted program. Ah, the irony of

the first responder “wellness” field.

For the first time, I can truly empathize

with the hurt that you, as

officers, have felt. I have several

colleagues who have experienced

similar outcomes in other parts of

the nation, and I am glad to raise

awareness on an increasing problem

in the wellness field. God is

now showing me that it is time to

write the book from the perspective

of a long term LE clinician and

to begin to address the successes

and failures in this field at not as

numerous levels.


NOT SO BRIGHT AWARD

Light Bulb Award

Dora the Explorer Wants You To Pay For Her Trip To Paris

HOUSTON – Harris County Commissioners

voted down two motions

presented by Judge Lina Hidalgo for

taxpayer money to be used to pay

for members of her staff to accompany

her on an international trade

mission to France.

While Hidalgo explained the

funds for the trip itself were already

included in this year’s allotted

budget, the request was for

more funds to be used to pay

for four members of her staff

to join her on the trip.

“They would not be able to

come otherwise because they

would have to take vacation

time,” Hidalgo said during the

meeting.

"Do you really need to spend

tax dollars after you just

asked for a maximum increase

allowed under state law from

voters for property tax revenue

last year" said Charles Blain,

president of Urban Reform,

"It's really frustrating because

this comes at a time when the

biggest conversation happening

in Harris County, is our

Harris County Sheriff's deputies

and Constable deputies demanding

more pay." A pay raise that

Judge Lina Hidalgo said no to.

"It just juxtaposes the interests

and the priorities of our Democrat

majority Commissioner's Court, and

the actual things that are happening

on the ground here in Harris County"

Blain told KTRH.

It also comes at a time when Harris

County is facing a $129 million

dollar budget deficit.

During the public comment

section of the meeting and before


the vote, Barbara Denson, a Harris

County Republican Party precinct

chair, gave her thoughts on the request,

harshly criticizing the judge.

“The voters have placed their

trust in you to manage their hardearned

money wisely. And it’s your

responsibility to ensure that every

dollar is spent effectively,” Denson

said. “State law requires essential

expenditures - maintaining roads

and parks, ensuring public safety,

funding prison, but with a county

facing a $140 million dollar budget

deficit, every expense demands

careful scrutiny. When finances are

sinking, splurging on a $23,000

trip to France isn’t the life raft you

need. A frivolous trip should be the

absolute last priority. This situation

is like reasoning with a child determined

to max out their credit card

for a getaway they can’t afford. This

proposal is as financially reckless as

buying a yacht while drowning in

debt. It’s nothing more than a disappearing

act for taxpayer dollars.”

Hidalgo responded.

“Thank you so much and I would

be curious to see my colleagues’

budget line items. I don’t know if

they’ll even produce those, but to

see if there’s anything there, you’d

find frivolous,” Hidalgo said.

Later on in the meeting, when

it was time to vote on the motion,

Hidalgo stressed security

concerns.

“If you don’t approve this, I

can’t even bring security detail

even though the leaks about

where I’m going already have

people saying they’re going to

come,” she said.

Commissioners rejected the

motion by a 2-3 vote.

Before the meeting moved

onto resolutions, Hidalgo made

another motion, again citing

security concerns.

“You know what, let me make

another motion here because

I’m really concerned about my

security detail so I would like

to make a motion to approve

international travel to Paris, France

for two staff members,” she said.

Commissioners once again voted

down the motion by a 2-3 vote.

We can award her the LB Award

every month and highlight all the

stupid shit she does, but until the

ignorant voters of Harris County

come to their senses and vote this

Barbie doll out of office, nothing

will change, and you will continue

to see ‘Dora’ on these very pages,

month after month.

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


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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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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

DEPARTMENT BENEFITS

• Uniforms Provided, Including Duty Weapon

• Department Provided Training

• 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

FIREARM INSTRUCTORS.)

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT

SGT. HALL AT 281.442.4923

OR VISIT ALDINEISD.ORG

APPLY AT

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STARTING SALARY $55,000 WITH NO EXPERIENCE

UP TO $85,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

ALDINE ISD PD OFFERS

SPECIALIZED DIVISIONS

• Criminal Investigations

• Emergency Response Team

• Honor Guard

• Gang Task Force

• Community Outreach Division

• K-9 Division

• Firearm Instructor

$1,000 SIGNING BONUS

Want to make a difference?

225 work days

$28 -$37.02 Hourly

(Commensurate with experience)

5 years experience preferred

Benefits including:

Family Time/Leave

Most weekends off

Thanksgiving break

Christmas break

Spring and Summer breaks

Teacher Retirement System

Apply at

www.alvinisd.net/careers

Certification Pay:

Master $4,000 annually

Advanced $3,000 annually

Intermediate $2,000 annually

Insurance & Benefits

Many Overtime Opportunities

Generous Training Opportunities

Take home vehicle program


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Must be TCOLE Certified

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226 day work schedule with starting

salary between $52,884 and $60,821

depending on experience

Overtime Opportunities Available

Stipends for TCOLE Advanced & Master

Licenses, MHO Certification, College

Degrees, and Bilingual Proficiency

Thanksgiving, Winter, &

Spring Breaks off

Take Home Vehicle Program

Great Insurance & Benefits

Package with TRS

Retirement

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WE’RE

HIRING

Patrol & Onsite Officers (HS/MS)

Gang Officer

Mental Health Officers

Community Relations Officer

Emergency Management

Criminal Investigations

K-9 programs

*All equipment provided including duty weapon

**Training opportunities available

DEPARTMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

55 officer department

44 square mile district

47 schools

35,000 population

24/7 Patrol

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

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

Language pay

Shift differential pay

Intermediate, Advanced and

Master Peace Officer

certificate pay

Paid time off

Ample overtime opportunities

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Recruiting

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Must be 21 years of age

Must hold an active TCOLE Peace Officer License

Pass Background Investigation

Psychological Evaluation

Drug Screen

WELCOME ABOARD PASADENA PD

A Career that Gives You

a lot of Pride & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Pension & Retirement Benefits (401k)

County Alternate Retirement (SSN Alternate)

TCDRS Transfer

Healthcare, Dental, Vision and other Benefits (+ AFLAC)

Take Home Vehicle Program (If within Brazoria County)

Uniform Allowance

Certification Pay



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CONSTABLE PCT 3

2436 S. GRAND BLVD. PEARLAND TEXAS 77581

Recruiting

deputy constables

Full & Part Time Positions


Must be 21 years of age

Must hold an active TCOLE Peace Officer License

Pass Background Investigation

Psychological Evaluation

Drug Screen

A Career that Gives You

a lot of Pride & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Pension & Retirement Benefits (401k)

County Alternate Retirement (SSN Alternate)

TCDRS Transfer

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Take Home Vehicle Program (If within Brazoria County)

Uniform Allowance

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EDUCATION INCENTIVE

90 quarter credits/ 60 semester credits/ AA: 6%

BA/ BS: 8%

RETIREMENT PENSION

Police officers: LEOFF 2

Custody officers: PERS 2

VACATION

Police officer range: 200 hours annually, up to 320

hours annually depending on years of service

Custody officer range: 192 hours annually, up to 312

hours annually depending on years of service

SPECIALIZED UNITS

Police officer: Investigations, Traffic, Pro-Act

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• Paid Holidays

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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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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

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOIN OUR TEAM

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

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• Drug Screening

DEPARTMENT BENEFITS










SGT. HALL AT 281.442.4923


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• Gang Task Force


• K-9 Division





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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HIRING

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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

• Special Weapons & Tactics Team

• Crisis Negotiation Team

• K-9 Program

• Drone Pilot Program

• D.O.T. & Traffic Safety Unit

• School Resource Officers

• Bicycle Patrol

• Marine Patrol

• Honor Guard



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

TRAINING CLASSES TO OFFICERS INCLUDING A POLICEONE ONLINE TRAINING ACCOUNT

• 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

Begin Your Career Today!

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



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

Top out Salary: $73,645.00

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.

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

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;

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

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.

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

Currently and successfully qualified with a duty firearm;

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

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

Possess a valid Texas driver’s license

Pass a background review and interview board.

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

Pass a physical agility test.

Pass a background review and interviews

Successfully complete the Field Training Program and Probation period.

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

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

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.

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

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

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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

Nights, Weekends & Holidays

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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- CERTIFICATE PAY

- 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


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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

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Officer De'Vonte Johnson

Recruiter

254-200-7987

DJohnson@killeentexas.gov

The Killeen Police Department is an

178 Equal The Opportunity BLUES - JUNE 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

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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:

$89,432 - $108,585

Starting Salary Range DOQ

Requirements:

Strong Community and Department Support

5 Years Patrol Experience

Hiring Bonus $1500

(Night Shift Differential $12,000)

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

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 every other

weekend 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:

Strong Community and Department Support

Hiring Bonus $1500

(Night Shift Differential $12,000)

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

Department Funded 457 Deferred Compensation

Plan with employer contribution of 2.5% annual

salary

Tuition Reimbursement

$89,432 - $108,585

Starting Salary Range DOQ

Requirements:

5 Years Patrol Experience

TCOLE Certified

Valid TX Driver’s License

US Citizen

Positive Attitude

Strong Work Ethic

Problem Solver

Desire to Succeed

Work life balance with 12 Hour shifts every other

weekend off

WWW.MVPDTX.ORG

EOE/M/F/D

11981 Memorial Dr.

WELCOME ABOARD Houston, Tx 77024 PASADENA PD

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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STARTING PAY*

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* Salary depends on experience

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• Must never have been co

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• Must have a GED or high


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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

eligible first day of employment

• Wellness Program

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

• Enrollment with Calm App for Wellbeing

• Defined contribution plan (401a)

– Employer Sponsored

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)

– Employee Contributions

• Vacation

• Sick Leave

• Paid Holiday 12 days/year

• Life and Accidental Death and

Dismemberment Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits

• Flexible spending account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Pet Insurance

• Legal and Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement

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• Onsite Credit Union

– Port of Houston Credit Union

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DEPARTMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

55 officer department

44 square mile district

47 schools

35,000 population

24/7 Patrol

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

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

Patrol & Onsite Officers (HS/MS)

Gang Officer

Mental Health Officers

Community Relations Officer

Emergency Management

Criminal Investigations

K-9 programs

Language pay

Shift differential pay

Intermediate, Advanced and

Master Peace Officer

certificate pay

Paid time off

Ample overtime opportunities

*All equipment provided including duty weapon

**Training opportunities available

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







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