November 2023 to May 2024 Captain Richard Louis Ruiz, Sr. Sergeant Michael Moran Sergeant Michael Abbate Trooper Alberto Felix Sergeant James Michael Russ Technical Sergeant Christopher Philip Rock Police Officer Paul Tracey Sergeant Russell Earl Lavarl Jones Deputy Sheriff Paul Martin Trooper Robert M. Burney Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings Police Officer Daoud Alexander …
As Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Charitable Foundation, I am keenly aware of the importance of accountability within law-enforcement agencies. In recent years, there has been a notable effort to increase police accountability. As seen in the widespread adoption of body-worn cameras, law-enforcement agencies across the country have embraced reforms aimed at promoting transparency …
Legislation introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly this year would remove default “peace officer” status for most federal law-enforcement agencies in Kentucky — a major step toward protecting locally controlled police in the commonwealth. Senate Bill 115 (S.B. 115) was sponsored by Senator Adrienne Southworth (R-Lawrenceburg). If enacted, it would amend Kentucky’s statute listing federal …
by Luis Miguel Are the voters in blue areas beginning to experience buyer’s remorse? In March 2024, Oregon’s Legislature passed a bill — which Democratic Governor Tina Kotek later signed into law — rolling back a three-year-old law decriminalizing drug possession for personal use. Once the new plan goes into effect, police will once more …
by Peter Rykowski On the evening of March 25, 2024, New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer Jonathan Diller and another officer noticed a vehicle idling in front of a bus stop in Queens. After seeing an individual suspiciously enter the vehicle, they decided to approach it. The officers questioned the individual, Guy Rivera, and his …
by Kris Hauser Those of us who have owned a dog understand why we call them “man’s best friend.” “Owned” is not the right word. A dog is part of the family, and anyone who has had a dog in his family understands this very well. A dog’s love is unconditional. They are trusted companions …
by Peter Rykowski In small victories for local law enforcement, Florida and Tennessee have enacted legislation limiting the powers of civilian review boards. Especially over the last decade, local law enforcement has been under attack — both from anti-police activists and federal-government encroachments — and the two states’ new laws represent small steps toward restoring …
by Christian Gomez In today’s polarized political landscape, especially in localities where elected officials embrace the mantra of “Defund the Police,” the challenges facing law-enforcement officers are more pronounced than ever. One such locality that fits this description is Dane County, Wisconsin, where the state’s capital city of Madison is located. In 2022, Mark Wagner, …
by R. Cort Kirkwood Birthday memories of deceased thug Michael Brown trended on X on May 20. He would have been 28 years old, leftist users said, if only the cop hadn’t killed him, a crime for which Darren Wilson was never prosecuted. What the Brown mourners conveniently forgot: After he was caught stealing from …