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02:45 "The definition of community policing is a partnership between police officers and the community that provides for a SHARED responsibility in solving community-related issues."
07:16 "We addressed crimes— and this is what I loved about community policing— we impacted and addressed the nuisance crimes, just working on the quality of life that these people directly benefited from and in their home value."
12:34 "We've got to leave this mindset of government dependency. Most police departments are of government grants for this, government grants for that... And these grants are supported by how many tickets you write and must write, how many arrests you make and must make."
17:14 "A big part of being that good investigator is your rapport with the community."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Waco police officer Stan Mason (Ret.), public speaker and host of the Behind the Blue Curtain call-in-show. People have been out of touch with community policing since the vilification of American law enforcement. As one of the godfathers of this philosophy, Mason emphasizes its basic principles and what makes it effective for the empowerment of the citizens.
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02:12 Community Policing: How can we get back to its truest form?
07:41 On broken windows policing
11:26 Putting a stop to government dependency mindset in police leadership
14:15 Police infidelity explained
21:19 Where to find Stan Mason
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07:19 "Ever since Ferguson— every time there's a police-involved shooting in your agency— the first question you asked was: Mam, are they Black or White?"
10:31 "You can't just debunk the lies— That's all we asked for and I called them and said: Can we please just get some truths there? And we were told— No, we can't set precedent for future cases."
13:13 "Nobody searched for drugs. Nobody searched for money. Nobody searched for documents. And we know for sure the documents and money were there. Who knows about drugs? Kenneth Walker had 16-17 mins from the time the shooting happened before he finally came out."
18:37 "It's so misconstrued in the media. It's not me fighting you. It's me living to go home to my family. That's what the warrior mentality is about."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Louisville Metro PD Sgt. John Mattingly (Ret.) Christian. Conservative. Patriot. The killing of Breonna Taylor led to numerous protests against police brutality and racism. But this viral case had also been surrounded with misinformation. Sgt. Mattingly shares his personal encounter with the shooting incident and explains why an officer's warrior mentality is not a threat to the public.
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00:45 Sgt. Mattingly recounts the Breonna Taylor-Kenneth Walker shooting
08:41 Misinformation surrounding the Breonna Taylor case
12:08 Why no drugs were found on site
17:22 Warrior Mentality: How it helps save police officers
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05:53 "We've seen very rapidly the Defund the Police movement, the effects it has had on these cities, what it's done in just a short period of time. And what people need to realize is it's gonna take 10x the resources, 10x the money, and 10x the time to gain that ground back."
06:43 "I'm always open for conversations about law enforcement. We should always be talking about law enforcement: how can we do things better, how can we improve policies? But we need to start that conversation from a place of fact, not fiction..."
13:31 "We are seeing these liberal prosecutors that are more interested in prosecuting cops than they are in putting actual criminals in jail."
19:44 "Mostly why we become police officers, you know that feeling, that gut instinct that we wanna run towards that danger to help others? They do it just in different ways. There are millions of Americans out there like that, and those are the people we need to focus on."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews NYPD Det. Rob O'Donnell (Ret.) Law Enforcement Media Contributor seen on Fox/Newsmax/OANN/LET. New York City was formerly considered as the safest large city in the United States. Because of the supportive structure from the cops to the higher-ups, it had become the nationwide model of proactive policing. But as de-policing happened in several large American cities following accusations of misconduct by police officers, crime rates have taken a sharp turn for the worse.
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01:35 Pro-active policing on NYC then and now
06:20 Law enforcement conversations should start from a place of fact, not fiction
09:17 Pro-active policing landed up in prosecution
15:24 Rob recounts the 9/11 tragedy
20:46 How to connect with Rob
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06:14 "Chicago has seen a significant increase in crime, I mean our homicide rates are out the windows. Different crimes, violent crimes, it's getting worse day by day. I'm finding that the crime rate has snowballed more so when they started talking about defunding the police."
08:10 "We found out that detectives were being pulled off of their cases that needed to be solved to work some of the crimes in the city, in different parts, just because they needed coverage. So now they're seeing that people are being pulled from what they should be doing and putting to places that should've never been missing manpower."
12:58 "This is why we are intimate with the families because we really need them to trust not just in the process that we're doing, but also the law enforcement piece because a lot of people that come to us, the cops didn't do anything (...), but it takes some time for the families to understand there's a process."
18:39 "Not only is law enforcement asking for help, but the people are also asking for help. They're not even asking, or at this point, it's either begging for help and we need that help. We really would like it if the administration in the city of Chicago would listen to their constituents and do something."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Lisette Guillen, Executive Director of The Whole Truth Project and Host of 'Case Files: Chicago'. Lisette is part of a movement and a program that aims to support police officers and bring educational pieces about the justice system to the community. Amidst the continuing crisis in law enforcement, she encourages people to stop blaming the police.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:01 About 'The Whole Truth Project'
09:52 About 'Case Files: Chicago'
17:55 The answer to stopping Chicago's gang violence
20:09 Where to find out more about 'The Whole Truth Project' and 'Case Files: Chicago'
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05:43 "Any state that decides to defund their police in this high crime neighborhoods— they're gonna lose some funding and there are gonna be consequences with that. We have to protect our American police officers, we need to protect our law enforcement, and that means funding police officers to give them the tools to do things that a lot of people just wouldn't do because of the risks and hazards of the job."
11:10 "We have approximately 6,000-7,000 illegal aliens crossing the border, and they're not all just coming here for education to a better way of life; they're coming here to push drugs and human trafficking, and so on and so forth. So what we need to do is we need to put more money in the hands of law enforcement and those border states so they can protect our borders more."
16:53 "A criminal justice reform in prison starts the day the person is entered into the criminal justice system, whether it be the state level, the federal level, or the county jails because everybody follows through the county jails before they go to prison. We need to identify those people then. And then we need to make sure that they don't repeat by giving them the programs (...) so they don't re-offend."
20:43 "We need to make sure that we increase and maximize resources for law enforcement officers, first responders, to be able to process without the fear of losing their jobs because they did seek mental health."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Rep. Walt Blackman, Arizona House of Representatives, Entrepreneur, U.S. Army (Ret.). Defunding the police movement holds law enforcers back from real community policing. This goes along with a crisis being present in the areas of public safety, border protection, criminal justice reform, and mental health. Walt gets transparent with the laws he's going to write on the federal level, carrying a goal to protect law enforcement and police officers.
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00:54 Rep. Walt on why he's running for Federal Office and his background as a military cop's kid
04:35 The federal government can support community police initiatives by funding police departments
08:12 Changing the second amendment may result in the vulnerability of other amendments or constitutions. Having the right to protect one's family and property means protecting the second amendment
10:43 On border protection: More funding is needed for the continuity of border security
12:27 Criminal justice reform means putting maximum sentences on offenders, but how do we deal with the 'racism' narrative?
15:59 Rehabilitation programs as included in the criminal justice reform
18:50 Mental health services should be readily accessible to and be maximized for law enforcement officers
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08:39 "A lot of people seemed to be trying to redefine classic concepts like racism, class privilege, and so on down the line. As the original versions of those things (...) fade, we seem to be changing a lot of these words so that a certain narrative can continue. And that narrative, if I had to define it in a sense, is the idea that all of the problems in say— minority or even in working-class communities— are due to these vague forms of oppression."
13:33 "Many of the things that are said by 'experts' like biological sex is a complicated and tricky business, or even race doesn't exist (...), are not true in any real standard sense of that word, and that's the point of the book getting back to true."
17:18 "For those in any position that can speak out, do it. Say the truth. And I think you'll find the vast majority of people agree with you."
20:46 "The 1-in-1000 risk of getting hit in the head by a cop is viewed as much less serious than the 1-in-1 risk of getting shot if there's active gang activity in your neighborhood. So the city should listen to what people are actually saying and should do basic things like enforcing the law."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Wilfred Reilly, Associate Professor of Political Science, author, and speaker. A number of high-profile hate crimes in Chicago turned out to be hoaxes, and behind those fabricated crimes are narratives driving vague forms of oppression. Acknowledging the truth would help improve this situation, especially in the fight against false claims of police brutality.
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00:37 Introduction to Wilfred Reilly
01:40 Reilly's book "Hate Crime Hoax" debunks incidents of fabricated hate crimes
07:55 His second book, Taboo, covers taboo truths behind the issues of race, gender, and class
13:51 How law enforcement can fight against false narratives of police brutality
21:22 How to connect with Reilly
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05:23 "A lot of the big security firms wouldn't touch it coz they would've lost their federal contracts. So I actually started the first company in this space using former law enforcement, former military, and highly-trained guys to protect these marijuana-related businesses and we would transport the money for them."
12:25 "Proactive police work is what keeps a community safe. When you take away qualified immunity, cops are not going to be proactive anymore. It's not gonna happen. What they need to do is take qualified immunity away from politicians and give it back to the cops."
14:37 "The problem where a lot of departments get into trouble is they don't have a lot of money in their training budget. You need to train officers(...) We need to make sure that these training budgets in these agencies are not touched."
18:12 "It hurts the poor communities because they're not gonna pull cops out of the rich neighborhoods; they're gonna pull them out of the poor neighborhoods."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Teddy Daniels, decorated combat veteran, retired police officer, and entrepreneur.
Proactive police work is essential to public safety. However, officers are getting less proactive as they face challenges with their training funds and qualified immunity. Ted shares what his participation will be in police reform once he gets elected to Congress.
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00:58 Ted on his 15-year career in law enforcement, service in the US Army Infantry, and involvement in the marijuana-related business
06:46 Cannabis legalization for medical vs recreational purposes
11:24 Police reform means bigger training budgets for police departments
14:09 How can the federal government support those against defunding?
17:40 Poor communities suffer most from the defunding movement
21:20 How to connect with Ted
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09:30 "Year after year after year, more police officers die in motor vehicle crashes or getting hit by vehicles than we do by felonious assaults."
13:21 "It is absolutely absurd to think that you can somehow come up with a better mousetrap, if you will, to enforce traffic regulations. People will not respond to suggestions. Sometimes, there has to be an enforcement that backs up that suggestion."
18:40 "What WRAP technology's trying to do is: trying to look at ways that we can do our job just a little bit better, a little bit safer, and provide options to those officers, to those departments, that are a little bit more in line with what the public is looking for from the police."
20:21 "We, law enforcement, are certainly not opposed to constantly improving, getting better on what we do, and even changing what we do when that change will positively impact not just us but the people that we're trying to serve and protect."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Sgt. Bob Bemis (Ret.), Director of Training for Wrap Reality, Author, Speaker. Urban areas are appealing against police officers taking enforcement action toward impaired driving. Apparently, this is impractical for the community to stay compliant with appropriate traffic laws. Despite the call for defunding, law enforcement continues to develop better and safer skills training with the help of virtual reality.
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00:54 Sgt. Bob narrates the crash that left a life-threatening and permanent injury
09:22 Road traffic accidents put officers at risk
12:13 Removing law enforcement from traffic safety doesn't help in maintaining traffic regulations
14:50 Wrap Reality: Virtual Reality simulation training paves way for a better law enforcement
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06:41 "Police unions are the only reason why we have professional standards. We're the ones that advocate for more training; we're the ones that advocate for more education because we recognize that the job is very very difficult. And if there are barriers to entry, you're going to get better applicants and better folks that are out there serving our public."
07:47 "We don't defend bad behavior. If an officer's out there violating somebody's rights, they're not one of us. But if they're out there doing their job and something doesn't look good on a camera, but they're doing it in policy and they're doing exactly what they should be doing to keep the public safe, we have an obligation as a society to stand up for them."
11:21 "And so this is directly asking the question to our citizens, do you want to defund the police? And this was in June of last year. Our citizens, by a 65% margin, said absolutely not, we want to fund our police. And they voted to renew that crime tax for 10 years."
20:05 "In a time where we have violent crimes and you're seeing failures of leadership all across this nation by police chiefs that are castigating officers for political expediency, we have to have citizens that stand up and demand that we hold those chiefs accountable."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Manny Ramirez, President of the Fort Worth Police Association. Violent crimes and homicides become rampant in counties that have successfully defunded their police department. Citizens concerned for their safety are now standing up; the call for police support, protection, and de-prosecution are now more pronounced than ever.
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02:58 The effects of Defund the Police movement on the Austin County
05:57 Police Unions: Are they a threat for the public?
10:04 Pro-police rallies and involvement of statewide police officers/veterans in the local politics can help counteract the surge of violent crimes
15:21 Police prosecution not only a waste of taxpayer dollars but also demoralizing for the whole community of police officers
18:29 The call for better Police Chief leadership
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10:44 "Eventually, I had a little blow up so they sent me to the main office, maybe a big blowup. I'm a vocal person, and ultimately they just kept moving me. Now I was shutting up because my lawyer is like, zip your lip which is not easy for me. And the more I shut up, the more people came up with their own stories"
13:31 "Ultimately, I was diagnosed with histrionics and narcissism. I accepted it for about 5 minutes and then called my lawyer. The fight was on and we went to a specialist. Turns out cops take the psych test differently; once they've been an experienced cop, once they've been in trauma, traumatic situations, so it was just a complete flaw."
16:28 "It was then that I really realized (as I talked about in the podcast) if you take a soda pop can and that's what it is: all your life's traumas, bad relationships, abusive scenarios, problems with supervisors, conflicts with anybody, dead bodies, dead children, I think eats all of us alive."
19:58 "Imagine any relationship we have when somebody dominates you so unreasonably. No matter what, we all break down. Well, the same thing is often happening in some of these police-related scenarios. If something happens that goes against, generally what I see as the political or personal aspirations of either that supervisor or administration, then the thunder comes down and you become the pawn and a lot of cops are lured that way."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt Betsy interviews Dustin Reichert, Retired Deputy, Author & Sharer of the Police Perspective. PTSD in law enforcement officers was stigmatized for a certain period of time, but it has ultimately become the reason for the dwindling number of officers. For Dustin, cumulative stress from police work and office politics flares up PTSD symptoms. After his medical retirement, Dustin told his story in a book which unintentionally inspired police officers fighting with administrative issues.
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01:03 Dustin recounts how a simple loud music duty call ended up in a shooting incident
08:59 After his recovery, Dustin had to go through several struggles with legal proceedings and admin-related issues, which eventually led to his medical retirement
14:42 PTSD often results in retirements and suicides for both law enforcement and military. Urgent treatment such as EMDR can be pivotal in one's recovery
17:55 Though writing a book was no easy feat for him, it helped him move through his healing process and his colleagues' administrative stress
21:16 How to find Dustin's work
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05:41 "We had to be very careful when we came or went from the building because of these that were outside. The city started to take some precautions and put jersey barriers out around our precinct and around the parking lot, but they didn't do that great of a job."
12:41 "I really believe that if leadership would've taken a stand and held fast on that, that we probably would not have seen as much damage in the neighborhoods."
16:50 "By talking about it, that's kind of my way of helping myself if I can help others. It's what I did after the 35W bridge collapsed when I had a very pivotal role in working with all the victims that were on that bridge."
18:30 "One of the things that I think kept all of us in Minneapolis safe is so many of us were affected by this that we would openly talk about it. And talking, I think, is what saved us."
20:49 "You have to anticipate what's going to happen. How did that happen in Washington? How did they not see and not remember what happened in Minneapolis and act on that? They had the intel."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Minneapolis Police Lt. Kim Lund Voss (Ret.). The events of George Floyd's in-custody death shook America to the core. What many people overlook is the fallout that this caused to individual officers who had nothing to do with this death. Kim recounts the events as she saw it on the ground and how she and her colleagues took the brunt of the abuse as the looting and fires happened in Minneapolis.
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02:29 On May 25, 2020, George Floyd's death beleaguers Kim's precinct
06:55 Looting begins and the precinct is given up to protesters
12:17 Third Precinct burns and the aftermath that followed
14:48 Kim retires and is now focused on training
17:20 Mental health: Pressure on police has caused officers to commit suicide
19:42 Kim's letter that was addressed to police leadership
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02:58 "Many people in the area, they have to go to a vendor. They go away to a school or they pick an option where they can go after the dog has been trained and then you spend some time with the dog."
05:18 "We quit using dogs for crowd control a long time ago, way long time ago, because it was seen as not being the right way to use force. And so they decided to go a different way."
08:16 "One of the problems I think is that in law enforcement, no one comes into law enforcement with a history of having a police dog and understanding how it works and how it should run and how they should be supervised."
10:51 "I think they're finding out that it's not punishing the whole group that needs to happen, but they need to take control of the groups that are not in the norm, so to speak, that are using the dogs in a bad way."
21:01 "People and agencies, we recommend that they have a foundation and this foundation is used to get monies at different functions or from citizens that wish to donate. And then they present the money to the department to buy the dog."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Don Slavik, Executive Director of the United States Police Canine Association, Inc. (USPCA). Canine use of force has changed drastically over the last few decades. With more discussions, it is possible to align the needs of the public with the variety of purposes that canine units offer. Defunding and removing qualified immunity, however, are not the solutions and are pointing at the wrong problem.
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04:19 The lesser impact of the defund the police and drastic changes in canine use of force
07:08 Discussing changes in canine units with USPCA
10:19 Removing qualified immunity is not the solution
13:56 Modern canine units can be treated like normal dogs and be petted
16:49 Bloodhounds are amazing canines for tracking
20:26 How citizens can help create canine units for their communities
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01:15 "We provide legal defense for our members in the event that they're involved in either a critical incident or an officer-involved shooting, in-custody death, or in any other internal investigation related to their department."
05:39 "The head of the Travis County DA Civil Rights Division went out onto social media and sent emails and made public postings looking for a new prosecutor to specifically be hired to prosecute cops."
13:06 "In totality only about 1,000 people are shot by officers and the 99% of those are justified use of force because they are either protecting themselves or a third person. We have under 50, usually, every year of unarmed police shootings."
15:16 "The systemic racism, in my opinion, is not systemic. I mean, we have come a long way in hundreds of years of how we do with the public and how we hire and the quality of people that we put on there and the education and training."
16:00 "We don't have the interactive, hands-on continuous training that we really need to train officers to be proficient in the ability to de-escalate, to communicate, to address issues that we find are deficient."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Sgt. Chris Jones (Ret.) Training Coordinator at Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, CLEAT. Systemic racism is not the problem with law enforcement but the worsening training conditions and long hours of work are. These issues are not being addressed and yet DAs are hijacking reforms that are contradictory to the actual issues needed to improve law enforcement and the safety of the general public.
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00:53 CLEAT provides legal defense for their members in internal investigations
02:33 Travis County has a new DA who prosecutes officers based on BLM
11:04 CLEAT is fighting the media narrative that cops are cold-blooded murderers
15:07 Systemic racism is not the problem but systemic lack of training and fatigue are
19:03 Explaining the need for lawyers in officer-involved shootings and what qualified immunity really is
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03:36 "Officers, in their own communities, go through the same mental anguish and stress that any military veteran would have gone through."
07:35 "Cities only saw PTSD or emotional problems created by the law enforcement job as a liability issue, which meant if you discussed it with cities, there's the good possibility, to lessen liability, that they would terminate you."
14:11 "Our objective is to stabilize and help first responders become better employees, better officers for the community, better husbands or wives for their families."
17:56 "We stress confidentiality with Safe Call Now so that those folks that we are dealing with, those folks that are in the worst need, don't have to worry about being terminated as a benefit of getting themselves well."
20:19 "You can never forget the dispatchers because I really think, in some ways, they have the worst end of their mental health."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Sgt. John Allovio (Ret.), General Partner with Safe Call Now, a crisis referral service for first responders and families. The levels of PTSD of officers are comparable to that of veterans and there is a need to address it healthily and productively. Safe Call Now helps provide this service by referring officers in need to the appropriate facilities where they are not seen as liabilities but as patients who are in desperate need of assistance.
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02:43 Police officers go through the same PTSD as soldiers in the field
07:15 "Choir practice" caused severe alcoholism within police ranks
10:16 Safe Call Now aims to make better officers and their immediate families
16:48 Addiction facilities need to handle first responders in a particular way
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QUOTES 02:08 "Nobody will stay in a profession when they don't feel like they have support from their leaders. And so it's easy to blame the politicians, and there's plenty of it to go around, but it comes down to leadership." 05:44 "When decisions are made that disproportionately affects minority communities and rich communities aren't affected by that, I can't think of anything more racist than that." 08:12 "Law enforcement is one of the top 3 or 4 trusted professions in America. We're right behind doctors, lawyers, and nurses almost every year. In fact, the USA Today just came out with a poll and there was a 79% trust level in law enforcement." 11:12 "What law enforcement ought to be doing is is just like the private industry. Every person we come into contact with, take a survey from them. And there's a myriad ways of doing that. And then you calculate all that together." 20:33 "If a politician is going to say crazy stuff about us, let's put them in similar situations and see how they operate. And we hope it can change mindsets. We're not trying to trick anybody." ----------------------------- SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Travis Yates, police commander, author, and Director of Training for Law Officer Magazine. The top reason cops are leaving their posts is because of bad leadership. And when leaders listen to the minority that makes the most noise, policy becomes skewed against the people who need law enforcement the most. Law Officer takes out mainstream media and delivers facts about law enforcement straight to viewers so they can decide for themselves if police today are doing the right thing or not. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 00:48 Police are leaving their jobs due to bad leadership 02:54 Writing "The Courageous Police Leader: A Survival Guide for Combating Cowards, Chaos, and Lies" book 04:34 People want to feel safe but leaders' self-preservation is fueling the defund the police movement 06:20 Using trust as a metric: Polls say police are actually the most trusted and professional they have ever been 12:15 Lies are communicated to the public via the media and "the circle of chaos" 17:31 Law Officer Magazine delivers factual updated without big media narratives ------------------------------ RESOURCES
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03:30 "We Save Lives focuses on the three D's: drunk, drugged, and distracted driving."
06:53 "We need, in my opinion, we need more people out there. More law enforcement especially those who specialize in this to get these drivers off the road and to protect us. To protect our families and to protect the drunk drivers."
10:42 "I can see all of this anger at the police. I don't see the same anger at the criminals and crimes being committed. I don't."
12:16 "If they want to reduce or eliminate law enforcement contact with the public, then eliminate crime. Then you've solved your problem. Problem solved."
17:46 "This lets people know that you find this behavior socially unacceptable when you have drive mode on your phone and you do it not while driving."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Candace Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives. Drunk, drugged, and distracted driving is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year. With Candace's initiatives, she is able to lobby for change in law enforcement and legislature to ensure public safety. She also comments on the detrimental effects of defunding the police and the waning interest of prosecutors in going after legitimate cases of crimes committed on the road while under the influence.
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00:42 Founding "MADD" and lobbying for safety on the road with "We Save Lives"
06:03 The need for more law enforcement to protect against drunk driving
09:28 People who run traffic stops are likely drunk drivers
12:58 Correct prosecution of crimes is central in the fight for justice on the road
16:39 Looking at cellphones and distracted driving is incredibly deadly
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05:30 "If we make a mistake at an airport, it affects everybody in the world. If there's a shooting at an airport, everybody in the world knows about it. If there's a shooting on the streets, nobody knows about it other than the local newspaper."
08:59 "There's no room for error. There's no room for having your weapon pointed in the wrong direction or letting those bad guys get a shot off. There was just no room for that so those are the kinds of things that you deal with in an airport law enforcement capacity."
10:00 "To be an airport police officer, you have to have excellent skill in talking to people. You have to be able to talk to anybody and under any circumstance."
14:14 "Using force is a huge responsibility for us in law enforcement and we have the right and the ability and the training to escalate it as far as we need to. But sometimes we don't need to and sometimes we shouldn't."
20:53 "When I went through my field training with the Tucson police department, I think the least amount of experience my trainer had was 12 years. And nowadays it's different. Nowadays you can be a field training officer with only a few years under your belt."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews John Ivanoff, Chief of Public Safety (Ret.) Tuscon Airport Authority. There are fundamental differences between local and airport security as any mishaps in an international airport are global concerns. Airport security comes under intense public scrutiny because of they deal with drug trafficking, shootouts, and even domestic disputes. This only serves to highlight the importance of keeping this area of mass gathering safe from harm 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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03:13 The differences between airport and local police departments
07:12 How airport security deals with security issues
13:43 The extreme importance of de-escalation in an airport
15:26 Looking back on the life-changing events of 9/11
18:36 The biggest issues today on police training
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06:46 "You need to talk to somebody who has been there who can calm you and make sure you know, above and beyond, that you are not alone. And that's really the thing that the film really hammers home."
13:19 "When you are put in a place, let's say the theater of war and you're going to see terrible things, the bottom line is some people are going to react differently. But you're not going to come back the person you were. It's going to change you."
15:16 "My films that are pro-law enforcement and are meant to tell both the positive stories about law enforcement that the mainstream media ignores, as well as address the critical issues that law enforcement faces that the mainstream media also tends to ignore, I'm sure they don't fit that algorithm."
17:06 "It is a culture issue where, as a profession, I believe that we have failed mightily to ensure that police officers know as part of their profession, they need to stay proficient in these tactics."
21:09 "I think as a profession, we can continue to do better. We have to evolve and become something more along the lines of what people actually perceive. No, we can't kick everybody's ass. No, we're not superheroes but we can still be better."
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In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Jason Harney, retired Las Vegas police sergeant, veteran & award-winning filmmaker. The reality is that agencies cannot or will not help many officers who are physically and mentally wounded after serving their communities. "The Wounded Blue" showcases that these heroes are not alone. Jason also comments on the culture issues that have made police officers lacking in tactical knowledge and skills.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Working on "The Wounded Blue"
05:16 Agencies don't always take care of compromised officers
08:28 Transitioning from police officer to filmmaker
11:33 Telling the nightmares of PTSD with "Voices of the Blue"
14:56 Pro-police content does not fit the algorithms of big tech
15:46 Jason's next project addresses culture issues in police tactics
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09:10 "I really do focus on patrol. It's my favorite. We're required per my direction, our command staff works 10 hours of patrol a month."
10:54 "We really educate our public on safety. We want them to be safe in reference to speed or distracted driving and things like that, so that's where the traffic stops do help out quite a bit."
12:36 "Part of what I focused on was telling our story better because, as police officers, I don't think we've done a very good job as leaders in telling what great work the men and women of our profession do every day."
16:08 "The basic foundation of the people are the police and the police are the people. And if you look at that as your basic foundation, that's what community policing is. We get out there. We engage with our community."
18:40 "I have 45,000 bosses. That's how I look at it. So, to me, that's my job is to serve them. I'm at the will of them and what work I need to do for them. And so we really do focus on whatever that is."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Kara Riley, Chief of Police at Oro Valley, AZ PD and FBI National Academy graduate. With an unconventional childhood behind her, Chief Kara became an officer with a strong sense of community and justice. Even as Chief, she continues working traffic stops because of the opportunities for community education this offers. She also comments on community policing and how this is done in Oro Valley for the benefit of its 45,000 citizens.
HIGHLIGHTS
02:40 Kara enters police work through Corrections
07:04 Being a police mom and working traffic stops as Chief at Oro Valley
11:10 Becoming Chief during the pandemic and telling stories of the great good that policemen and women do
15:47 Defining community policing and using social media as a platform
18:05 Being apolitical as police officers and inspiring the next generation of recruits
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05:27 "Law enforcement is, in fact, a model. Of course, it always can become a better model. There's always room for improvement. But it is a model."
07:41 "To reform it, you really have to have a baseline and I would submit that anyone who really was interested in reform should start there. We're trying to understand what it is that law enforcement officers are commissioned to do."
09:53 "Teaching people how to think is much, much different than teaching people what to think. And in our business, I think as a paramilitary organization at our root, we have done a lot of teaching what to think and that has sort of eliminated, in some respects, our critical thinking capacities."
18:02 "I would think that if you dedicated about 20% of your time in law enforcement to training, either in block style training but more importantly in daily training, I think we would be better off for it."
20:18 "So if your temporal experience, if we expose you to more events that are similar to the kind of events that you'll see, we start to develop long-term memory on how deal with those."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dr. Roy Bedard, CEO of RRB Systems Int., expert in use-of-force and law enforcement trainer. The idea of reform has to have a baseline so that all critics can be on the same page of what to change and how to do it. Another central aspect are the idea of critical thinking and human emotion. There has to be changes how these concepts are approached to how we think to be able to effect true change in police work that benefits society.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:08 Police use of force: Why is there so much attention on it?
04:12 The frustrating notion of reasonableness
07:29 Breaking down the concepts of reform and criminality
10:37 Cognition and strengthening our brains
16:39 Fine-tuning police training with scientific bases
18:14 Human emotion and its influence on police work
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01:41 "A big part of that is in Thin Blue Line TV and we show the body cams. We have a team that digs and shows the reality of what a violent encounter looks in law enforcement, not just the ones that they cherry-pick that don't look great."
07:57 "You hear out there that unarmed black men are disproportionately shot by police officers. And the crime statistics, the FBI data that backs this, tells a different story."
09:05 "For a 13.4% population of blacks, 55.9% of all homicides were committed by blacks. Okay, so you're seeing 6 times the rate almost of blacks committing violence and murders than whites."
10:27 "91% of blacks murdered are killed by other blacks. Not the police. 91%."
18:18 "Electing the right sheriff or electing the right DA, electing the right people under school board so your kids can go to school, that is how you win. Electing the president is big, I understand that. National offices are big but the real change happens local."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Ray Dietrich, Co-Founder of Red Voice Media, and prior law enforcement as CSO, Deputy, Detective, and Sergeant. He works with independent media to get uncensored truth on what law enforcement does for the community. Ray also drills down the actual statistics on use of force and why the percentages don't mean police are racist and instead point to a massive problem with violent crimes today.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:49 Red Voice Media fights false narratives and shows the truth
03:45 Demonetization on social media and politicization of media
07:15 Analyzing statistics: Use of force and black Americans
13:15 Proper police recruitment necessitates a change in the political climate
16:22 Defunding the police and unqualified DAs
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02:21 "Okay so you don't care if a black person kills another black person, but you do care if a white cop kills a white person even if he's doing it to save the life of another black person? I mean, it doesn't make a lot of sense."
07:32 "He put this officer and his family at risk. And people eat that up because he's a basketball god. He must know what he's talking about. And it emboldens people to fight with the police to think that it's okay to resist arrest."
10:54 "You get three seconds of the footage. And of course, people are going to think oh my gosh, that's awful. But if they had all of the information at their disposal, they would probably come to a much different conclusion."
16:26 "It didn't always use to be this way that we didn't always find ourselves in the media being crucified for things that we're actually doing correctly and according to the law. It used to be that police officers were respected."
18:06 "The Thin Blue Line flag has been used I think well over 75 years to simply show support and respect to officers who were killed in the line of duty. And now it's being construed as some sort of symbol of hate and racism and bigotry."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Nate Silvester, TikTok officer and book author who was suspended for mocking Lebron James. Nate comments on cancel culture, the necessity of deadly force, and the distortion of symbols like the Thin Blue Line into something that it is not. Support in GoFundMe helps Nate to keep going and he pays it forward by supporting charities too.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:03 Calling out Lebron James for his inflammatory post against cops
05:20 Nate's Marshall, an example of strong leadership
11:07 Use of deadly force is a necessary part of the job
14:07 Writing a book with a goal of reconnecting with the community
19:20 Success in GoFundMe and donating to charity
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01:42 "A lot of times you end up attracting two groups of people. The first group are people who desperately need help, who are disenfranchised, and then you have the people who follow them from those adjoining communities to prey on them."
07:04 "I can promise that American public that the vast majority of police officers from all walks of life, whether they're white, black, Hispanic, gay, straight, Christian, Muslim, atheist, they're just decent people trying to do a very tough job."
14:25 "You can't say you care about the safety of women, at the same time be okay with the environment that puts them in danger. And this is what I always have been trying to convey to political leaders and even civic leaders is please listen."
18:17 "We have to tell parents to stop instilling fear into the kids because when you instill fear, fear causes mistakes."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Deon Joseph, LAPD Officer, speaker, and author who called out LeBron James. Skid Row is a misunderstood place that includes many good people mixed in with bad crowds. Unfortunately, propaganda sows fear that police are the bad guys. Deon fights for the community by engaging Skid Row locals and establishing programs that protect their rights.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:59 The realities behind Skid Row
04:54 Police are vilified but media spins destructive narratives
12:10 Establishing programs that protect women from sexual assault
16:49 Fear and staying safe on the road
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01:25 "There's such a disconnect right now between the media and law enforcement agencies and the community at large, and it's our goal at Law Enforcement Today to bring you the no BS stories about what's really happening out there."
06:33 "Is there legislation that could be passed? Absolutely. Should we start regulating these platforms as if they were municipalities? Perhaps. I think that's a strong step in the right direction."
10:47 "It's also an opportunity for agencies and unions to get out there with facts. There was a study that came out that said that the liberal population believes that there were more than a thousand unarmed black men who were shot last year. We know that the truth is that the number was, I believe, under 14."
16:23 "The squad, for example, pushing to abolish police, I think that's the greatest conversation that could be happening right now because it's taking people who are in the middle of the road and making them realize we have a problem."
19:14 "Implementing more training, more support, everything from taser training to let's stop removing some of these lethal options and get these men and women trained on some ground fighting techniques, that's how people stay alive."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Kyle Reyes, National Spokesman for Law Enforcement Today and CEO of The Silent Partner Marketing. Cancel culture is skewing the numbers against law enforcement. With updated know-how, agencies can use social media to their advantage to combat the narratives being thrown against them. With this, conversations on defunding the police are reaching the peak and showing regular folks why they should be involved.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:02 Cancel culture and censorship
06:50 Political strides against law enforcement
09:28 The ups and downs of social media
15:02 Combating initiatives to defund and abolish police
17:01 Increasing training, not reducing it
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04:48 "We donate $0.25 from every purchase to first responder and military organizations."
08:31 "That money will come down the road someday. But for us to be able to go to bed at night knowing that we helped this guy or woman that's in active duty, you know, police officer, ENT, firefighter, that's what it's about."
16:15 "All of our stuff is MSG-free, gluten-free. We don't have any high fructose corn syrup. So we want people to have the ultimate experience. We want people to be able to buy one of our bottles which was basically a high-end competition level product."
20:07 "Leaving federal level politics aside, we are not going to see anything get better until the media allows it to get better. There is so much division created within our media and it's not fair to the law enforcement community."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Michael Radosevich, former police officer and co-founder of Code 3 BBQ Supply - Home of Code 3 Spices. The PTSD from police work led to Michael's career switch into making spices. This allows him to keep serving while also giving back to the community and safeguarding his mental health at the same time. His experience as a cop gives Michael the fortitude to weather the ups and downs of the business world.
HIGHLIGHTS
02:12 Living with PTSD and starting Code 3 BBQ
09:22 Being a former cop has its challenges today
14:27 Michael's best barbeque rubs
19:48 Media is dividing the community against law enforcement
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07:57 "This isn't over and that is transformative in not getting stuck in your grief, not getting frozen in that loss because there is no chapter 2 or continuation or ongoing healing."
10:17 "Exercise releases all kinds of hormonal balancers, balances your insulin and your metabolism and it gives you this mental stability to be able to better tolerate, better tolerate not eliminate the effects of stress in the body."
18:38 "We could be murdered in our homes because of this culture war that's happening brings an incredible stress to families."
19:26 "The tension around law enforcement, being a family, it's an incredible stress in addition to what we always carry that this might be your last kiss or hug goodbye."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Rachael Flick, widow of Deputy Micah Flick, mom of twins, podcaster, author, and speaker. Faith and fitness were critical in Rachael's resilience as she grappled with the grief of her husband's untimely death. Rachael also speaks on the stress that law enforcement families undergo and the unique struggle they experience never knowing if their family member will come home from the line of duty.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:01 Deputy Micah Flick pays the ultimate price in the line of duty
05:12 The role of faith in keeping Rachael strong
09:03 Fitness mitigates the effects of stress on the mind and body
12:08 Law enforcement families: The stress that affects kids and spouses
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04:34 "It's not so much that we can't get people to apply, it's we can't get the quality of people, the ones that we really want that have come in. And we're trying to do everything we can in our recruiting and retention of people."
07:44 "We do not want the rogue cop in our departments. We don't want anything to do with them and when we find them, we do everything we can to get rid of them as well. But the problem is the public is terribly stereotyping."
08:34 "They reflect on every single one of us. They tarnish our badge so we don't want them to be part of what we are because we actually are out there proud of what we do. And so we get rid of those people as quickly as we can."
19:19 "Tell them what they want to do and why and create that communication environment as a positive rather than a negative event."
20:01 "We support them when they're right. We don't actually throw them to the wolves just to make the public happy. We communicate with the public and why."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews John Harris, Chief of the Yankton, South Dakota Police Department. A variety of issues affect police work in big and small cities. From the lack of prosecution, to the lack of qualified police candidates, to the crisis at the southern border, upholding the commitment to the constitution has become much more challenging than ever before. Humanizing the badge has become critical in educating people about the humanity of cops and the role of citizens in policing their own communities too.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:05 Lack in prosecution has kicked up violent crime rates
04:07 Recruiting qualified candidates and removing rogue cops
09:11 Decentralized policing and the crisis at the border
12:58 Deadly force training and the Citizen Police Academy
16:27 Getting community support and supporting cops when they're right
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02:18 "This is not about politics. If you care about human beings and human rights, then you should absolutely care about border security because these people's rights are being violated by the cartel everyday."
06:27 "We've seen the worst of the worst of human beings. So when people tell me, oh no, somebody won't do that. Yes, humans are capable of doing that and much worse."
12:59 "Should an emergency arise, whether it's a flood or a fire or god forbid any other type of insurrection where I need to call on the people to assist us, I can do that. I'll have a list of people I can do call on."
16:34 "They don't have their facts straight. In a country with 350 million people, there was only 350 murders committed with a rifle. So their facts don't support their narrative. The fact of the matter is guns don't hurt people, people hurt people, and that's the issue."
17:46 "Those criminals are going to continue to find guns. They're going to continue to commit crimes and all they're doing is putting us at risk as American citizens."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Mark Lamb, Sheriff of Pinal County, AZ, author, and Constitutional Conservative. The crisis at the southern border exploits the most vulnerable while policies meant to protect them do more harm than good. Mark shares his first hand experience on this and much more in his book "American Sheriff," which is soon to debut as a web show too. In here, he showcases the good, the bad, and the funny about life as a policeman.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:53 Crisis at the southern border
06:18 Cartels exploit children and border policies are causing more harm
08:33 "American Sheriff" will debut in May
10:24 Working in uniform: What it's like as a sheriff or civilian volunteer
15:32 Playing on emotions with the Second Amendment
19:31 Support "Protect America Now"
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04:35 "For these families, it doesn't end at the funeral. It doesn't end when the phone calls stop. Most memorial associations recognize these fallen heroes every year during Police Week in May, but it's a long year."
08:25 "It allows these surviving families that have parole hearings coming up to share the story with their agencies who can share the story with the communities and re-educate their communities on these cases that may have happened in the 80s or 70s."
12:54 "Most of these families are also learning stuff about what happened to their fallen or things that other officers did to try and help their fallen that they had no idea happened because, at the time, they just shut down which is a natural human reaction."
17:01 "They're talking about it again. They're getting together for coffee, they're getting together for a beer and talking about it. They're reaching out to the survivor family again and saying hey, how are you guys doing?"
18:57 "Certainly, within these communities who have had these fallen officers where we're sharing this podcast, it's giving a lot of those citizens a completely different perspective of that agency and what they've been through."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Scott Rose, Sheriff of Dodge County, MN, and host of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast. The plight of survivor families doesn't end at the funeral. With Scott's podcast, he is able to work with the families and keep the story alive especially when parole hearings are coming up. These stories also help build trust in communities and know what these heroes have really been through.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:25 Being a cop as a second career
05:09 The "Officer Down Memorial Podcast" helps keeps cop killers in jail
10:22 The podcast helps families learn
15:35 Rediscovering the heroism of other officers on the scene
17:59 Stories build trust in the communities we serve
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QUOTES 08:17 "With the pledge and they call it the reimagining pledge, they've got 4 things they want people to do. They have the mayor promise to review the use of force, and then engage people, the community, they mean get anecdotes from people in the community." 08:40 "Then to report back within 90 days and then, I love this one the last one, and then go and reform your use of force policies. There's nothing about if you find that there's a problem, then go ahead and reform. No, it's not that." 08:56 "Talking to the police. That's not one of the things that they want people to do. So this is all done without police input. And I'm finding that trend in a lot of the research we did for the book." 13:53 "They would have you get up and go against the wall if you believe more in one thing than another. They wouldn't let you sit down or stay sitting down if you didn't believe in it either. It was like you had to choose and everything was gearing you towards a left response." 18:06 "It's not a grassroots organization or movement against the police. This is organized from political, I wouldn't even say political opponents anymore, they're political enemies. They want to destroy the police." ----------------------------- SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Steve Pomper, author of "The Obama Gang", retired Seattle police officer, and NPA contributor. The Obama Foundation and the political left have been engaging in anti-police rhetoric and perpetuate it through the many layers of the foundation. Defunding the police is not a grassroots movement but rather an organized plot. One manifestation is that police reimagining training is actually just political indoctrination in disguise. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 00:24 Writing "The Obama Gang" 07:07 Reimagining police happens without any police input 14:21 Police reimagining training is political indoctrination 17:59 Anti-police rhetoric is organized by political enemies ------------------------------ RESOURCES
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04:29 "I was working at 26th Federal Plaza which is only a few blocks from September 11th and that was my duty station. Unfortunately, I was on the rescue-recovery, digging on that pile and assigned to the joint terrorism task force."
08:52 "Law enforcement are 59% more likely to commit suicide. 59% more likely to commit suicide. That's an extraordinary statistic that needs to give everyone pause."
14:13 "She gave back her medal. But that was the turning point. She said no woman will ever suffer such an indignity ever again. From there, she devoted her life to equality for women in sport with Title IX and Billie Jean King."
15:03 "It's an inspiring story to know that you can get up and fight. Rusty wasn't born a rich lady or with a big education. She was an ordinary person that changed the world for so many and this book will want to make you get up and fight."
16:15 "Throughout life, Rusty taught me another Rustyism is, in life either you are the hammer or the nail. She looked at me and she said to me and she pointed right at me, be the hammer."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dr. Jean Kanokogi PhD, Director of Mental Health & Peer Support Services, FLEOA. Since 9/11, post-traumatic stress injury has taken a drastic shift in perspective. Nowadays, taking care of police mental health is a top priority as it is deadlier than felonious deaths. She also talks about Rusty, her mother, and her inspiring story of Judo immortalized in the book "Get Up & Fight" where how she brought equality to the women in the sport she loved.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:49 Dr. Jean's unconventional life and entry into federal law enforcement
04:26 Reframing post-traumatic stress injury and peer support
11:13 "Get Up & Fight": Rusty Kanokogi brings equality to women in Judo
17:12 Re-learning how to fight: Judo versus tactical
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02:15 "The criminal element has just, they've been emboldened. They're not afraid of the cops anymore. Proc. 47 legalized narcotics in this state, legalized theft in this state. Proc. 57 reclassified serious violent felonies to simple felonies."
08:26 "That video is abhorrent, but it's probably not murder. And just like we saw in Baltimore, I think, like we're going to see in Atlanta, police officers are getting immediately fired, charged, and they're getting overcharged with crimes that they did not commit."
15:44 "Back in my day, if you had a DUI, you had a very difficult time getting hired by a police department. Now, if you did crack for God's sakes and it's been a year or two, you're okay. We'll let you in and we'll just try this."
20:28 "We don't really talk about Ramirez so much, but we do talk about Gil Carillo as a man, as a Hispanic, as a father, as a detective, and what it was like to work such a high-profile case. And he really reveals himself."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Gil Contreras, former police officer, U.S. Army veteran, and host of his own podcast and radio show. Gil explores the underlying reason for rising criminality today, namely the deterioration of the American justice system. Defunding the police is also to blame as it has lowered standards for police recruits and made retention almost impossible. Gil also introduces his new podcast that tells the stories of people who don't have a voice today.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:12 Los Angeles criminality is on the rise
05:23 The anti-cop movement started in 2014
12:17 The call of duty does not discriminate against sex, race, sexual orientation, etc
17:18 People in bad neighborhoods need more police officers
18:53 Introducing Gil's new podcast
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04:26 "We should all be able to come together and say very clearly, in a united voice, political violence is wrong. Political violence coming from the left, political violence coming from the right is wrong."
10:55 "The problem is do you have a big enough group of people to select from? Who would want to become a police officer right now in the city of Seattle? It's not going to be easy to make that choice."
15:52 "The intent is to harass and intimidate or physically assault us so that we either stop taking video evidence of their crimes or just leave. And I've seen people get assaulted for videoing or photographing what's been going on."
18:54 "It's certainly true that there's not a national organization call Antifa in which there is one selected leader, but that didn't stop the media or politicians from talking about the Occupy Movement which was basically the same thing."
20:25 "They'll say that this is all about Black Lives Mattering. They don't care about black lives. That's not what they're doing. They're trying to destroy systems of government. They are certainly trying to go after police reform in that they'd like to abolish the police."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Jason Rantz, talk radio host at KTTH 770AM, 94.5 FM in Seattle-Tacoma, and Fox News Contributor. The political violence from both parties has wreaked havoc on major cities like Seattle. As a journalist, Jason covers the riots on the ground and has even become the target of harassment by lawless groups like Antifa. He discusses the decentralized nature of Antifa and its connection to other organized groups.
HIGHLIGHTS
02:34 Riots in American cities: Telling both sides of the same story
07:59 The deterioration of Seattle and other cities which vilify policing
14:15 Worsening homelessness
14:43 Covering Antifa and becoming the target of violence
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05:23 "Every single one of these heartbreaking communications ended with the same thing: I feel abandoned. I feel alone. I feel forgotten. And I looked for a national resource and there wasn't one, and so as a result, The Wounded Blue was born."
08:46 "Post-traumatic stress is as real as a bullet. And many many many departments still refuse to recognize that that's even an injury. It's really shocking."
12:06 "We call it our SEAL approach: Support, Education, Assistance, and Legislation. But I gotta tell you, we're fighting a really uphill battle."
16:37 "We call it the K-9 Companion Program and we've given a number of these dogs to injured and disabled officers. And I gotta tell you, I have one guy contact me said, you saved my life with this dog. I was so alone. I was so lonely."
18:26 "Our allegiance is to no administrations. Our only allegiance is to the men and women that contact us or we contact because we reach out a lot, and say you know what, you're not alone in this fight. You got somebody watching your six."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret) host of Blue Lives Radio and founder of the Wounded Blue Foundation. The heartbreaking reality is that many cops who almost sacrifice their lives in the line of duty are not taken care of by their departments. Faced with a similar situation himself, Randy founded his organization to act as the support group that wounded cops can rely on when the community they served turns its back on them.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:14 Why The Wounded Blue Foundation was born
09:54 The reality that officers must "prove" that PTSD is a real disability
12:40 Even lawyers have turned their back on cops
15:35 Savings cops with the K-9 Companion Program
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01:52 "Body armor is technically bullet-resistant. There's no such thing as bulletproof even though there's things like the bulletproof vest partnership and that kind of thing out there. It is just bullet-resistant."
05:43 "We see the pictures of the tattoos coming back. They're really proud of that moment, that number that they've earned. It symbolizes that everything they worked hard for did the job and brought them home."
15:30 "Literally half of the agencies in the United States don't supply to their officers. They're like, if you want body armor, go get it. It's not mandatory wear. We're not required to give it to you."
18:47 "Katie Lawson out in Oklahoma City, again Presidential Medal of Valor winner. She was getting shot to pieces in her car from a rifle, and when she realized the car wasn't offering her any protection, she popped the door open and charged the shooter. That kind of heroism doesn't get talked about that much these days but it should."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Ed Hinchey, Sr. Armor Technical Specialist of Safariland and Director of The SAVES Club. Body armor is a critical piece of equipment in safeguarding police lives and the SAVES Club honors those who survived critical times thanks to their armor. Today, Ed shares SAVES whose stories have impacted him the most. However, many people don't know that body armor is not a mandatory piece of equipment and many officers who want this protection have to purchase it out of pocket.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:26 How body armor saved Ed and introduced him to the SAVES Club
05:57 Categories of the SAVES Club
11:04 Why not armor every police car?
14:48 Body armor: A personal cost to most police officers
17:34 Ed shares the SAVES who impacted him the most
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04:39 "For us, we literally were just trying to say how can we be a positive voice communicating some truth about the fact that the people that wear a badge and do this job are human. They're people not to be objectified."
06:15 "Cops were feeling encouraged at being able to laugh at one of their own. They can identify with what I was saying or portraying and then it was also being communicated to non-cops in a way that could disarm them a little bit."
13:31 "You want to pitch that cops that are bad, cops are untrained, cops are whatever. When you want to beat that drum when it's not true, eventually it becomes true and they will get the kind of cops that they are proclaiming exists."
15:10 "It's not the cops making the decisions. It's not the chiefs of police making the decisions. It's those that they are electing into office that are making these decisions and the decisions are driven purely by whatever they feel will retain their power."
19:47 "We've been doing the same thing that the American public, in general, has been doing which is basically, as long as I have an iPhone on one hand and my coffee in the othe and I'm getting it the way I want it, when I want it, the rest doesn't really matter."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Mike The Cop, an original founder of Humanizing the Badge who works to inspire police officers from across the country. Mike talks about the origins of his organization and how humor is a great way to inspire connections. However, Mike also comments on the self-fulfilling prophecy that cops are bad and how defunding the police only serves to fuel the heavy politicization of law enforcement.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:11 Mike the Cop's origins and starting Humanizing the Badge
05:25 Using humor to connect with cops and non-cops alike
10:56 Losing officers to the negativity against law enforcement
14:14 Policing has become politicized by people in power
17:42 Becoming political: Trading ethics for comforts
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:10 "I still believe that law enforcement, being a cop, being part of a police department is an honorable profession. I still believe it's noble. I still believe we are the 'white knight's of the world, last ones left."
08:01 "Once the media goes from wanting to tell the truth and the unbiased truth to we have to sell newspapers and we have to basically create a story, that means they're no longer the news media. That means they're not fictional writers."
16:33 "It's literally something where you have to commit a crime to be put into this prison. And if you don't commit a crime, you are defunding this prison directly by not being put in it."
19:40 "I've always said I will neither or give an order to confiscate guns from law-abiding citizens. It's just not part of my oath."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Zeek Arkham, police officer and host of the Reasonable Suspicion podcast. The media has created fictional stories and has framed police in the worst light possible. With calls for defunding police, the real discussion on criminality is being ignored. Citizens need to realize that not committing crimes is the best way to reform for-profit prisons by not becoming part of them. Zeek also clarifies why he will defend the Second amendment and why this does not condone violence and in fact upholds the rule of law.
HIGHLIGHTS
03:58 The Capitol riot: Becoming heroes for the timebeing
07:36 The biased media and a "racist" justice system
12:30 Defunding police put police and victims in great danger
15:21 The discussion of criminality
18:48 Attacks on the Second Amendment
RESOURCES
http://nationalpolice.org/
QUOTES
03:35 "We certify that fatality as a line of duty fatality and when that happens, then that name will go on the Wall. Currently, there's 22,217 names on the wall so it is very meaningful."
09:36 "You can feel the emotion that's there. You don't have to try, it just happens. So that is a big week for us. It's a big week to bring those families into Washington and then
09:50 "What we hope to do is to bring them over to the other side of our law enforcement campus where we have the museum and they can have a feeling of pride, if you will, for their loved one."
17:32 "We encourage departments and agencies to forward any information that they have on past law enforcement who did lose their lives in the line of duty and we want to make sure that they are honored and recognized as they should be."
19:42 "People understand that safe communities equals safe law enforcement, and safe law enforcement equals safe communities."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. The Wall honors fallen officers and provides their survivors with a sense of pride for the profession of their loved ones. The museum honors all officers, even those from way back in past, to make sure their stories are given a permanent place of remembrance. With Covid-19 causing the highest number of police deaths ever, the museum is also working hard to find these stories and make sure their place on the Wall is secured.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:04 The 3 pillars of the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum
06:17 Police Week and the museum: An interactive experience for law enforcement
11:59 Covid-19 is causing the highest fatality rate of police officers
16:03 Adding the names of fallen police officers from the past
18:05 Educating communities on the value of law enforcement
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
05:41 "We turn around and have programs for all the different survivor types from parents to siblings to spouses and kids and teens and I can go on and on and on, but every type that you can think of, we have a program."
07:50 "We put together this conference that has topics that surround anything you can think of, financial awareness and strategies and peer support and dealing with the loss and responding to the trauma."
17:41 "I think of those younger people that are out there right now. I love the stories that I get via those teens or young people that are doing things to organize to support law enforcement and it makes you realize that the future of the country is bright."
19:30 "We do a lot of training for law enforcement on how to respond to a line of duty death. We're not only for the family members of survivors but also for the coworkers who are often forgotten."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dianne Bernhard, Executive Director at Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). Losing a family in the line of duty is a very difficult process for the people left behind. COPS provides comfort to the survivors and helps them with counseling, programs, and other logistical concerns to honor their fallen family members. COPS also helps by assisting survivors to get the benefits they are due after a line of duty death.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:39 Dianne story and joining C.O.P.S.
05:01 C.O.P.S. survivor programs and conferences
12:56 Rising to the challenge of staggering police deaths in 2020
15:26 Defunding the police causes even more stress to survivors
18:08 C.O.P.S. helps manage the bureaucracy of police death
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:03 "Why are you guys so quick to try to shoot someone? I told him, look, this is the last thing that any police officer wants to do or be involved in."
13:08 "We don't need to talk about the trouble that he could get in once in a while. I just want to talk about who he was as a person. And his father
13:25 "In telling the story of Kyle Dinkheller, we actually got to the seed of truth that probably spawned the rumor. But we interviewed friends, family, community members, and that became my second feature-length documentary."
17:39 "I followed them as they delivered these chairs to departments across the country. It was beautiful to see the look in families' faces when they see this chair that now represents their loved one is really, really emotional."
20:46 "Here's how these humans are fixing are your problems, because I think that's next step. I think how they're fixing it."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews filmmaker and police officer Patrick Shaver. Patrick's films highlight the humanity of the people behind the badge. He discusses the police trauma in use-of-force incidents in "Officer Involved Project," while in "Dinkheller," he clears the rumors that plague the murder of the ill-fated deputy. In "Honor Chair," Patrick goes on the road to give tribute to police brothers and sisters who died in the line of duty.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:53 The motivation behind "Officer Involved Project"
12:01 Uncovering the truth of "Dinkheller"
16:09 Remembering fallen police officers with "Honor Chair"
19:27 Creating connections between law enforcement and citizens
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
06:30 "80 to 85% of the men and women that are incarcerated are returning back to our community. And so, how do we assist them to really help public safety when they return back."
09:14 "If the school administrators started to handle some of the issues that are occurring instead of calling the police while they're in the school, maybe some of that tension would be reduced and there will be more respect."
12:29 "Two things that I've always viewed of how law enforcement agencies fail are training and supervision. And so when the call comes to defund the police, those are two things that are going to be most adversely affected."
18:32 "I know we want to help those individuals that have issues but the victims of the crime shouldn't be lost whenever we respond to an incident because they're the ones that really need to be protected."
19:58 "A lot of times when a person's on their cusp of should I keep this job or maybe I should go and do something else, maybe it's just do some mentoring, do some training, just do some coaching."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Errol D Toulon, Jr., Suffolk County, NY Sheriff. Defunding the police is being used to further personal agendas, but Suffolk County is powering through with the innovative use of technology for better law enforcement. Errol also comments on the detrimental effects of using police for school admin duties, as well as the importance of vigilance against terrorism and the need to address falling police recruitment and retainment rates.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:07 Defunding the police: A tool used by politicians for personal agenda
04:12 Suffolk County's use of technology for effective law enforcement
08:47 The negative effect of using police forces for school administration
12:15 Improving police training and taking care of mental health
18:59 Addressing falling recruitment and retainment rates in police
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:29 "The most important thing, number one thing, is stop asking the law enforcement officer, 'what's the worst thing you've ever seen? What's the most traumatic thing you've ever seen?'"
08:18 "There's an extreme deficit right now in the truth, in the truth in the media, in the truth in politicans, the truth in anything that's being put out to the general public is not fair and it's not accurate."
13:51 "We have to not only tell them what they're going to go through and prepare them for it, but we need to educate them on how to get the help. And that there is no stigma and it is okay to not be okay."
14:54 "Admitting that you do have weaknesses becomes your strength because you're able to say, I've got to work on myself so that way, I can be a better person and I can be a healthy person physically and mentally."
19:41 "When a critical incident happens, it happens not only to the officer, it happens to the whole family. And that's why we champion that the whole family needs to get help."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Cathy and Javier Bustos aka That Peer Support Couple. The calls to defund the police are wreaking havoc on police mental health and causing long term damage to recruitment and retention. Cathy and Javier talk about how police can get help and make it clear that there is no stigma to asking for help. They also highlight the need for family counseling since critical incidents affect more than just the police officers themselves.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:41 Starting 'That Peer Support Couple'
02:00 Defund the police: Effects on mental health and ways to support
05:58 Recruitment and retention problems
14:09 The difficult task of getting help
16:18 Being law enforcement parents and its trauma on children
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:21 "The perps knew that we would do it, so therefore they would hesitate to walk around armed. Now, as we can see in the city in New York and other metropolitan areas, there's no repercussions."
05:58 They're letting these people go without consequences. And these are black and brown people who are committing crimes in black and brown communities. That's not a racist thing. It's the truth."
11:35 "We are the most marginalized members of society right now and I'll argue that point with anyone. Police officers are the most marginalized members of society right now. They are critiqued like nobody's business."
14:37 "When you had people kicking the door down to take the job, they were going to be disqualified. Now, it's like, oh well, whatever criteria. Doesn't actually meet it but we're desperate so we need a warm body in a uniform."
19:27 "You have terrorists from all around the country that know that there's a way in at the border. They're going to use it. They have used it in the past. It's a notorious conduit."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews retired NYPD detective Angel Maysonet as he discusses the effects of terminating "stop and frisk" and how this has led to crime without consequence. He also explains how defunding the police is an oxymoron that hurts communities of color. This will deteriorate the quality of policing that will make porous borders even more vulnerable to entry by terrorists.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:40 What was 'Stop and Frisk' and why did it get politicized?
06:41 'Defund the Police' is an oxymoron that hurts communities of color
10:44 The marginalization of police turns them away from the profession
15:40 The continued risk of radical Islamic terrorist attacks
17:53 Politics has left holes in the border for terrorists to get in
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:55 "Law enforcement is a lot like any high-level sports activity. You're going to make critical decisions under great stress, often under physical duress."
06:27 "Deadly force is defined as that amount of force that cause serious bodily injury or death. Serious bodily injury. Multiple assailants attacking you is deadly force. Someone striking your head with any object, including fists, can be deadly force."
09:32 "Criminality comes from a lot of things, a lot of motivations, partly because of the nature of mankind and that's one of things we're not allowed to talk about is the nature of evil. People can be evil. People can be misguided."
15:38 "Our primary job is dealing with victims and people who are in crisis, not dealing with criminals. And that's what people don't understand."
17:02 "We're seeing part of chaos in these communities is that we're going to see people allowed to break laws to aggravated assaults, to do vandalisms, and they just turn their backs to them. They call it a protest. A riot's not a protest."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dave Smith aka JD Buck Savage, former police lieutenant and trainer for “Winning Mind Seminars.” Dave discusses how athletic training conditions police in the face of deadly force, criminality's roots in culture and human nature, and the primary duty of police in healing communities. Dave also comments on weak links with officials of the executive branch aggregating laws and prosecutors who refuse to prosecute criminals.
HIGHLIGHTS
02:22 Using athletic training to hone police decision-making
07:48 Criminality: A taboo subject rooted in nature and nurture
11:14 Defunding and re-imagining policing negatively affect citizens
16:23 Weak links in law enforcement are in the executive branch
18:32 Eliminating "warrior training" is a mistake
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:52 "When you really know what's going on with the dynamics and you have measured it, it's very helpful for instance for those who are judging an officer to know why a bullet struck at a particular point or how long it took somebody to get to that point."
06:08 "We can give you the data published in peer-reviewed journals including the highest-rated journal in the world on ergonomics, that what we're currently teaching police officers is simply not effective for edged weapon defense."
07:47 "We're not arguing for shooting but are arguing that an edged weapon is extremely lethal, meaning deadly, and we can't ignore that. And so to say it's not, per comparison, is really not very empirically accurate."
15:19 "That skills that they bring to a situation are not the best that we, as a society, could provide. We're looking for communication, we're looking for better ways to contain and control and de-escalate."
17:05 "We know that people learn how to work in their profession by lots of hands-on application in as real a situation as we can get. And, in the police world, that's decision-making. Lots of decision-making."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dr. Bill Lewinski, Lead Instructor at the Force Science Institute, as he discusses the science behind police use of force. Bill explains that their work involves taking data that informs on angles, speeds of attack, and other empirical data on how police can better protect themselves from attack. He explains that their data shows police training needs to change to focus on other key areas such as decision-making to really make policing a profession rather than a trade."
HIGHLIGHTS
00:30 What is the Force Science Institute?
06:44 Circumstances that compel police use of force
12:04 Real-world circumstances: Shooting to wound is a bad idea
16:00 Policing is viewed as a trade rather than a profession
20:16 Police unions can help to hold standards for police hiring
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:35 "That's really the success of any chief executive in law enforcement. It's how well do you listen to the community and how well do you inform the community when things are happening."
02:10 "When an emergency occurs, if you're a chief executive, if it's not out being honest and transparent and communicating, then you're just leaving a void for the people who don't like you or angry to fill that space."
03:41 "The community's fed up. And then event occurs and the police can be totally 100% right and they won't release information. So what's the community to think? They think they're hiding something."
07:29 "If you first give trust as a police executive, then you'll get trust in return. Whether that's in the community or with the media. I have the highest respect and regard for the media and as a result, they treat me fair."
16:05 "The government you get is based upon how you treat people in the community."
17:11 "People don't want to be involved with us as a witness, as a victim, or a suspect. So we have to be even more forthcoming, we have to be even more engaged in customer service."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County, FL, as he discusses how police can use transparency and the power of social media to engage the community. He shares the overwhelmingly positive relationship he has with the media because of his focus on trust and the mutual respect they have for each other.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:19 Transparency: Using traditional and social media to speak to the community
05:53 Respect the media and they will respect you back
11:32 Standing up for police and its effect on police morale
14:09 Community trust overcomes calls to defund the police
19:50 President Trump's support for law enforcement
RESOURCES
http://nationalpolice.org/
QUOTES
02:41 "This community has come to know me, this department. They trust us. They know we'll make mistakes but we own them. But the key here is the relationship and that includes our local activists."
06:32 "When you have a trust-based relationship with folks, when you speak, they believe you."
12:55 "When you talk about activists that haven't always agreed with this department but we can come together, sit in a table, and talk about the differences and they're okay."
19:54 "What we have here in Detroit is family and leadership. And so that's why people are coming home. And so really that's a testament to this team and what we do and what we provide here in the city of Detroit."
22:15 "My message is simple: show some appreciation, be bold and courageous and stop putting your finger up in the air and blowing to see which way the wind is blowing."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Detroit Police Chief James Craig as he explains that transparency and a trust-based relationship with citizens is the only way they can refute the false narratives and violence incited by outsiders.
James also discusses the role of leadership in maintaining security and a sense of family that makes his citizens want to support their city. Finally, he discusses how both citizens and police officers can do their part to overcome anti-police activism.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:22 Community support: The key to Detroit's resilience to calls to defunding
05:15 Transparency and body cameras refute false narratives against police
11:33 Successfully engaging the community and activists in dialogue
19:03 Detroit's success in leadership and recruitment
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
04:31 "I think what has changed, Betsy, is in society's attitude towards police. As the amount of professionalism has gone up and the things we have to do, it seems like over time the respect for law enforcement has gone down."
06:03 "The vast, vast, vast majority are good. They do it for the right reasons. Instead, we've allowed the media and social media to create this narrative is that there's these kinds of things going on that's really not."
08:05 "The same people who call for defund the police are the same ones calling the police saying, well, why is crime going up? Nobody loves the police when they're behind them. They want the police behind somebody else."
13:31 "That's what doxxing is. It's the releasing of personally identifiable information primarily to embarrass you, to target you. It could also include breaking into your iCloud accounts or your Google accounts, your drives, stealing personal pictures."
22:02 "You cannot allow the bad ideas to perpetrate. It's constant vigilance. We are a nation of laws. We are a free society. We only stay that way when there is respect. If you don't like the law, elect people, change the law, but until then you don't get to freelance."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Morgan Wright, former state trooper and Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne, as he discusses the role of law enforcement in protecting people first and the paradox of calling for police to be defunded.
Morgan also shares cybersecurity strategies that police officers can use to protect against doxxing, identity theft, and online harassment. He also weighs heavily on Antifa and how everyone must remain vigilant to uphold a nation of laws.
HIGHLIGHTS
07:43 The contradiction of defunding police
11:37 Doxxing police officers
15:14 Protecting against doxxing and other cyber threats
19:09 Antifa ideology and the need for vigilance
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:55 "Tell your story or someone else will. And it's just that simple. What we've allowed in law enforcement United States is we've allowed other people to tell our story and then sat back and complain how poorly they told it."
10:19 "They need to understand that if you don't start taking care of these officers and sticking up for them right now in a shortage, they can go wherever they want."
11:48 "The numbnuts, and that's about the nicest word I could think of, that want to defund law enforcement and scream about more training for law enforcement are actually going to reduce the amount of training."
17:41 "If you believe you have systemic racism in a department, the dumbest thing you can do is fire an officer immediately because you lose the ability have a garrity required investigation."
18:26 "These indulgent prosecutions where somebody's going to jail, somebody's going to be publicly charged who's wearing a badge so we can put everybody at ease, never works."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Attorney Lance J. LoRusso as he discusses his books that were inspired by his life as a police officer and his audience of law enforcement professionals.
Lance also talks about the difficulties of being a cop, the simple ways that you can back them up, and the myths that are hurting the health of law enforcement today. He also explores "indulgent prosecution" and its detrimental effect on efforts to improve the police force.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:24 Lance's books: His inspiration and the people he wrote them for
05:13 Mental health in law enforcement and what you can do to help
08:52 Using social media and mainstream media to tell our story
12:14 Discussing use of force training and the need for compliance
16:44 The prevalence of "indulgent prosecution"
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:54 "Depression, which plays a significant role in the suicide rates of police, you're also setting police officers up for bad judgment and decision-making with reaction time errors."
06:40 "The big lie right now that's being passed is that police officers are brutal racists. And it's very easy to sell a big lie."
11:21 "I never see the physical fitness coordinator for the department. And yet that's the simplest and the cheapest way to make interventions in depression and the reduction of anxiety which are precursors to post-traumatic stress disorder."
18:44 "What I'm hearing right now about the redefine and the retraining for police, it's in a vacuum. The people who say that know nothing about the history of policing or the movements of change that have occurred over the last 50 years."
22:12 "I think it's very easy to blame police officers who are the end result of a society that has had to deal with hundreds of years of racism but I'm also astounded at looking at how diverse police departments have been."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dr. Kevin Gilmartin, Author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families.
Kevin discusses the physiological effects of policing and its direct effect on the mental health of officers. He talks about the critical role of exercise in preventing suicides and the many ways police can retrain on making health a priority.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:03 The state of police mental health today
04:18 Emotional Survival and the Big Lie
09:36 The importance of adequate sleep and exercise for policing
17:24 Retrain the police on their health
20:39 Public safety developments in New York City
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:27 "36,000 cops, they work the 5 boroughs in New York which is 8.4 million people. It's a majority-minority department. One of the most restrained in the world. They just lost $1 billion of their budget because the city council decided."
05:25 "Groups do not offend equally and if we pretend that they do, we're not being responsible."
06:51 "The vast majority of those 1,000 are armed and dangerous and either trying to kill a police officer or kill an innocent. There is an infinitesimal amount, a tiny percentage, that are unarmed."
12:46 "Recent studies have shown, including a recent Gallup Poll that said that 83% of African Americans believe that the police presence in their neighborhood is appropriate or there should be more police presence."
17:42 "We're going to go through, this is our history in the United States, a sine wave or cosine wave where we do something, the pendulum swings, and then we overcorrect the other way. We're in an overcorrection right now."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews James A. Gagliano, a retired FBI agent and CNN analyst. Today, James discusses the most pressing law enforcement issues like the defund the police movement.
He shares how it is a serious threat to the citizens who need police protection the most. He also talks about the realities of police shootings, the unfair portrayal that the organization hunts people for sport, and the ever-present threats of Antifa, radical Islam, and recently, bail reform.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:29 Defunding the police is "unserious and dangerous"
04:41 Police shootings: Discussing statistics and percentages
08:42 Antifa then and now
13:37 The threats of directed and inspired radical Islam
18:38 Bail reform is an injustice of the justice system
RESOURCES
National Police Association
``` QUOTES
01:59 "It's incumbent upon police unions to be the officers' voice and officers right now need that more than ever. That's why it's so important police unions exist and we need to get more involved."
06:40 "I think a year from now we could see a significant reduction in the Seattle Police Department force probably four to five hundred people down. And that would take years, a decade at least, to recover."
13:37 "Police departments, police in general, the profession, has been tragically behind the 8 ball here as far as getting our messaging out there, driving a narrative. Not spinning a narrative. But we need to explain our actions, provide contexts and facts."
14:02 "What the media typically does is they are biased to a degree. And there's no way we can capture that narrative back without doing our own activism. It has to be reasonable activism and we have to get out there in the forefront."
20:43 "Cops are the only recourse to tyranny to stop this nonsense. Obviously, we have our wonderful military but cops are the ones that are holding the line right now and we can't let it get more violent."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Mike Solan, President of the Seattle Police Officers Guild. Today, Mike highlights the progressive nature of the Seattle police and the incredible need for his community to strengthen its police presence.
He also talks about his role in the police union and what a massive undertaking it is to overcome biased media on a national scale. Mike also explains that many people tend to forget that police officers are human too and they need the community's support to be able to deliver the service that the volunteered to do.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:25 Defining the purpose of a police union
05:20 Rasmussen Reports: The silent majority wants more cops
07:02 Seattle police department: Highlighting its progressive and professional training
12:20 Getting past media biases and releasing the truth of police officers
19:04 Holding the line and predicting the consequences of defunding
RESOURCES ```
National Police Association
QUOTES
05:46 "We do all the things that we can to protect her and it does have an impact on the officers. It has an emotional impact. It makes them angry and just the human side of things."
06:00 "After a while it's like why do we want to do the right thing if the system's going to fail in the back end? And that's a challenge to me as a leader on law enforcement right now."
07:43 "I'm not necessarily against PR bonds in limited situations but to me, if you've already got one, you don't get another one. Violent crime is another one. I don't think we should be giving PR bonds for violent crime."
16:18 "You've got to have that credibility with your community so they can look at your agency and say okay, well that may have happened but that's not who they are."
21:17 "At a time like this, we cannot turn our back on our community. They have supported us through thick and thin, good and bad, and we owe it to them to continue to give them the service that they deserve."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Josh Bruegger, Chief of the Pasadena, TX Police Dept. Today, Josh discusses the havoc that bail reform has wreaked within the state that he has sworn to protect.
Josh provides actual cases where the system failed and allowed violent offenders to commit worse crimes while out on multiple personal recognizance (PR) bonds. He also discusses the lack of accountability that comes with it and the devastating loss to community policing that defunding will do.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:24 Real world examples on the failure of PR bonds
06:20 The lack of accountability in giving PR bonds for violent crimes
13:50 Citizen realization that defunding the police is not the solution
17:44 Defunding exposes the vulnerability of communities
19:22 Educating citizens on the consequences of defunding
RESOURCES
National Police Association
``` QUOTES
06:26 "Many times I like to say that the border patrol agents and the men and women that are out there, putting their lives on the line each and every day, are pretty much the nation's largest humanitarian organization."
08:16 "The coyote wants to just make money and these people are naive as to the real dangers of it."
09:44 "I think realistically some of these kids are happy that they're at some point separated from some of these individuals that just, as parents, they don't take care of them in any way, shape, or form."
15:23 "It's pretty sick that it may take another tragedy for us to understand how great this country is and how we will preserve our way of life. And the way you do that is by having law and order."
18:24 "There's agents out there that have been in trouble and we haven't represented them because at the end of the day we are all law enforcement officers and, as I've always said, no one hates bad cops more than good cops."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Art Del Cueto, Vice President of the National Border Patrol Council and Border Patrol Agent. Today, Art gives an insider look into the Border Patrol agencies and how much of their humanitarian duties remain unreported by biased media.
Art gives examples of human rights abuses he has personally witnessed, both in the border and by local groups like Antifa too. Art also gives an actual account in the efforts of the Border Patrol Council in removing dirty cops from their ranks and the realities of drug interdiction.
HIGHLIGHTS
03:11 Differences between border patrol, customs, and ICE
07:11 Witnessing human rights abuses in the border
12:45 Facing Antifa and domestic terrorism
16:06 How the Border Patrol Council cleans their ranks of dirty agents
18:51 Drug interdiction by the Border Patrol
RESOURCES ```
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:55 "You take money away from a large police department, most of the things that go away are the community policing programs, those same programs that the police reformists want us to increase."
08:22 "It's hard for an officer today to shoot a weapon because of the fear of what's going to happen to yourself, your family. You're going to be indicted, you're going to be destroyed."
09:27 "We are people that have limited things that we can do and when someone tries to use deadly force on us, like Mr. Munoz with that giant knife, we have to meet that with deadly force."
10:30 "99% of the time the assailant, the person, the civilian, begins the process that results in his death."
11:47 "Every one of these 'controversial' police actions would not have happened had the subject complied with lawful orders."
SUMMARY
This National Police Association Special Podcast shares the interview of Sgt. Betsy Smith on the Bill Cunningham Show. Today, Betsy and Bill discuss controversial cases like Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor. Betsy then explains what actually happens to the most vulnerable members of society when police are defunded.
She also discusses the reason behind the use of deadly force and the realities of being a police officer in the streets. Betsy also comments on left-leaning politicians and the frustration she feels knowing that they influence citizens to reject lawful orders by police.
HIGHLIGHTS
02:29 Defunding the police
04:10 Being a cop today compared to a year ago
08:47 Left-wing politicians behind calls to defund police
12:06 Discussing non-compliance, Jacob Blake, and Breonna Taylor
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:39 "Police chiefs are in a bad place throughout the country. They work for politicians, they work for mayors, they work for city managers, they work for city councils, they have bosses. It's hard for them to stand up and say what they really think."
07:35 "Don't let them kid you. Sheriffs have the authority that most police departments can't have, their bosses can't have. Sheriffs work for the people. That's why I can stand up and speak."
11:50 "When it's contagious shooting, when the bad guy or the bad person shoots, the shooting lasts maybe a second, two seconds, three seconds. But it might be five or six, seven police officers shooting all at the same time."
13:30 "When this first hit, we didn't have masks. No one had masks. Within a week, we were buying our masks at Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, ten at a time. I was using my personal credit card."
14:45 "People say there's no witnesses there in these communities and they don't see anything. There's a reason for that because when the police leave, they kill people that do respond and talk to the police."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Sheriff Richard K. Jones of Butler County, Ohio. Today, Richard comments on the weak leadership that is causing a wave of resignations of police chiefs around the country.
He also reminds that sheriffs are elected officials who are empowered to speak up amidst calls to defund the police. Richard also reiterates that the Ohio police's response to deadly threats would always be equally deadly force, even as they remain as front liners to COVID-19 who are preparing for the worst during the elections.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:38 Police response to violent criminals will be deadly force
01:57 Weak politicians control police chiefs
07:10 Constitutional Sheriffs answer to the people
13:08 Officers as front liners to COVID
19:20 Appreciating police officers for their role in society
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:42 "Massachusetts has had the largest influx of illegal immigrants than any other state in the United States if you can believe that and we're 2,300 miles from the border."
10:11 "If we stand down while people are burning buildings, destroying our constituents' businesses, attacking them, killing them and we do nothing, there's only one question left for the people of this nation and that is this, why do we need America's sheriffs?"
15:45 "They're running political agendas to satisfy their own political challenges and the president of the United States is making decisions and running a government based on solving the problems for the people in spite of the people who are playing politics."
16:03 "Washington, look it's broken. Congress is broken. They've turned the US capital into a political playground on both sides of aisle."
18:15 "Police chiefs are appointed by mayors. And so if they have family and they have a career, if they dare to step outside of the politics or the political agenda of one particular mayor that may have hired them, they potentially lose their job."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson of Bristol County, Massachusetts. Today, Thomas comments on the detrimental effect of illegal immigrants from the south settling in Massachusetts.
Thomas then discusses the role of law enforcement in keeping communities safe and how the current political climate is undermining this responsibility. He also remarks on the difficult position of police chiefs and the difference of sheriffs as they are elected officials and answerable only to the people.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:27 Southern border security issues
04:09 President Trump's support of law enforcement
10:30 The role of sheriff's and law enforcement in society
16:46 Inherent differences between sheriffs and police chiefs
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
04:25 "They happen in phases. Like I said, they're not spontaneous events. They are not organic. It's planned. It's organized violence. There's a role, you have to know who the actors are in these things and how they work."
05:22 "These movements are designed around mass manipulation. Quickly organizing people who don't have a sense of what's going on but they're easy to manipulate and you have to have people. That's why these things are in urban centers."
09:24 "Citizens have always had a right to defend themselves. I encourage them to do it. I also use this caveat. I say, act reasonably. That's the lens you'll be judged through. If you have to take action, was it reasonable under the circumstances?"
14:54 "When you start to water down the standards with which to hire, you pay a huge price."
20:59 "It's not necessary to reform an entire profession on a one-off."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Sheriff David Clarke of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Today, David shares his expertise in riot control and the planned nature of this type of violence.
David also gives his opinions on the Second Amendment and clarifies his position on the right to bear arms. He further comments on the difficulties of recruiting now that the police profession has come under fire and why change has to come not only from the police but from society at large as well.
HIGHLIGHTS
03:36 Riots in urban centers and their foreign influences
07:38 The Second Amendment
12:09 Recruitment issues moving forward
16:52 The role of societal change in reforming the underclass
19:29 Reforming the police profession
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:00 "In addition to all the bloodshed and the cruelty and violence, Chicago's corruption and the breakdown in the law enforcement is having a cultural impact too."
05:54 "With all the anti-police media coverage, people still have more faith in the police than they do the media. The faith in the media is at an all-time low and they never bring it up."
16:13 "I think Kimberly Foxx is a measure for the danger this country's in. I have no respect for her. I don't believe a word she says about anything. I'm very suspect about her political ties, how she came into office."
23:21 "If you toe the party line as a union, you get a lot of support. If you don't, you're out there and you're fair game."
28:46 "I believe that the corruption in journalism far exceeds any corruption in law enforcement though they tell a different story. It's an upside-down and the lies that they can get away with."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Martin Preib of the Chicago Police Department. Today, Martin discusses the change in public sentiment towards law enforcement and the likely political motivations behind it.
He talks about the irreparable damage that the far left may have done in vilifying police and the unfair treatments between teachers' unions with police unions. Martin also shares how appreciative he is to President Trump for his leadership during these difficult times.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:36 Being a cop in Chicago, then and now
07:45 Political motivations behind Black Lives Matter
14:07 Illegal gun charges in Chicago and Kim Foxx
21:43 Unfair treatment of teachers and police unions
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
10:43 "We help support police officers, not just nationally, but locally and we really help citizens understand how to they can support us. And I would ask everybody to go to nationalpolice.org, find us on Facebook, find us on Twitter, and get involved."
23:46 "Unfortunately, the political left in the United States seized on that war on cops, if you will, and didn't tamp down the attacks but started to help ratchet them up."
28:58 "Donald Trump is the most pro-law enforcement president we've ever had in this country. If they're going to hate Donald Trump, you got to hate everything he loves and he loves American law enforcement."
34:05 "How could there possibly be law and order when there are fewer police and more criminals out there? Well, of course, and where is that going to happen? It's going to happen in the larger urban areas."
46:48 "The state police are pulling out because they were told yeah, you can arrest people but we're not going to prosecute them. What is the point? It can't just be the police arresting people. You have to have prosecutors willing to take these cases to trial."
SUMMARY
This episode of the National Police Association Podcast shares the interview of Sgt. Betsy Smith on Dr. Carole's Couch Podcast. Today, Betsy talks about how law enforcement has now become the target of violence in the war on cops.
She talks about the role of leftist government officials in helping defund the police. Betsy shares the concept of Procedural Justice which is leading to a breakdown of society and comments on Donald Trump's possible re-election.
HIGHLIGHTS
03:32 Being a policewoman, then and now
09:29 What is the National Police Association?
15:21 The war on cops
29:56 Violence in the cities and urban areas
41:46 Manifestations of Procedural Justice
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:24 "The difference is we've got citizens in Texas and in Fort Worth specifically that stand up and say no, we're not going to have that in Fort Worth, Texas."
04:14 "Something we figured out early on is that if you want to have a well-run city that prioritizes public safety."
08:11 "So they're doing that grassroots work and so all that our council members see is man, I just got 300 emails telling me to defund the police but I've got 2 emails saying don't defund the police. So which one should I listen to?
09:22 "Get on a board, get on a commission. Get involved because now it's more important than just how many police officers do we have on the streets. This sets the tone and the culture for how our children are going to be raised in this society."
19:57 "The police officers that are signing up, one day they can be the next generation leaders that turn it around. They can be the next generation of sergeants and lieutenants like us that turn this thing around."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith sits down with Manny Ramirez, President of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association. Manny shares Fort Worth's resilience in the face of movements to defund the police and how citizen support has been critical during this time.
He also shares the role of police associations in strengthening the police force and keeping it accountable for its actions. Manny further shares the positive effect of dialogue with protesters and the negative impact of recent events on the police force.
HIGHLIGHTS
05:19 How citizens can support law enforcement
11:26 Black Lives Matter & engaging citizens on the value of police
16:55 The negative impact on police recruitment & retention
19:08 Heeding the call for public service
21:33 Protecting police families in Fort Worth & social media
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:15 "The fund in turn passed along $8 million to Communities United for Police Reform, a far-left 'defund the police' group whose membership includes Black Lives Matter NYC, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Color of Change, and the local SEIU branch."
02:39 "It employs lawyers from the activist Left and Obama administration aiming to fundamentally transform the criminal justice system by demanding removal of police officers from schools, decriminalizing drugs, expanding the 'definition of profiling' to include 'sexual orientation' and 'gender identity,' and forcing police and prosecutors to 'acknowledge and apologize for decades of racially disparate policing and criminal justice practices.'"
05:07 "One discussion last year agreed at the time to remove the terrorism label, which has repeatedly been kept out of the article's intro. While criticism of Antifa involvement in riots following the death of George Floyd in police custody refocused attention on the group."
09:27 "Ngo has been variously smeared by vandals as a 'fascist' or 'nazi' and even a 'white nationalist' despite being Asian, while established editors citing biased sources such as the socialist Jacobin outlet accuse Ngo of 'doxing' Antifa members and getting journalists threatened by linking research about their closeness to Antifa."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, the alleged source of funding for the Black Lives Matter movement has been revealed, with the Tides Foundation being the tip of the iceberg.
Also, Breitbart news published that Wikipedia editors have been censoring their pages of Antifa and Black Lives Matter violence. These editors reportedly labeled journalist Andy Ngo as a fascist and conducted smear campaigns against President Trump.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:19 Left-wing politics and funding identified for Black Lives Matter Movement
04:12 Bretibart news: Wikipedia editors are actively censoring Antifa violence
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:43 "Attorney General William Barr said hundreds of federal agents could take part in the surge in the city, where they will be engaged in 'classic crime-fighting' such as investigating homicides, gangs, gun crime, and drug-trafficking organizations."
01:22 "The mayor offered a measured response to the announcement, expressing both cautious optimism about the additional resources and skepticism about Trump's motives. She has repeatedly said the kind of force captured on camera on the streets of Portland, Oregon, is not welcome in Chicago."
06:25 "The effectiveness of a law-enforcement surge is far from guaranteed, particularly in Chicago where increased police staffing has done little to stem the violent tide over the years."
09:40 "Patrick J. Lynch, the Polive Benevolent Association president, said the releases of 'killers who undermine the very fabric of a civilized society' were emblematic of Albany's 'pro-criminal agenda.'"
09:52 “This violates everything law-abiding citizens stand for: keeping our streets safe, respecting the sacrifice of police families, and sending a strong message to criminals that killing police officers will never be tolerated,” he said."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Trump singles out Chicago for violence and announces a surge in federal agents for "classic crime-fighting." Mayor Lightfoot has issued a measured optimism about the move saying the arrests by federal agents in Portland are not welcome in her city.
And in New York City, more cop killers are to be set free on parole much to the protest of the Police Benevolent Association and the victims' families.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:18 Trump: Hundreds of federal agents to storm Chicago to curb violence
08:32 New York City to free cop killers decades after conviction
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:31 "In addition to violent protests, rioting and looting, the insurgents started by targeting statues and monuments to Confederate figures from the American Civil War."
01:50 "Marx described religion as the soul of soulless conditions and the opium of the people. He called for the abolition of religion as an illusion preventing the people from having true happiness."
03:35 "'I am not proposing defunding Northfield police nor did I ever say I was,' Korngut said in a statement she posted to her Facebook page.People are interpreting that to me saying Northfield police are targeting Black people,' she told The Press."
09:19 "State legislators and Sussex County Council representatives pledged continued support for the 'Thin Blue Line' of law enforcement in Delaware. That thin blue line represents the difference between civility and chaos,' said House Minority Leader Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a report says that America is under attack from Marxist Black Lives Matter Movement members who have started targeting historical monuments and churches.
In Northfield, New Jersey, a "Blue Lives Matter' rally drew in over 200 supporters after a councilwoman allegedly supports police defunding. She has since denied the allegation.
And in Georgetown, Delaware, another rally in support of law enforcement facilitated by state Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown drew in an estimated 500 supporters including state legislators, council representatives, retired troopers, and many more.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 Church attacks blamed on Marxists, Black Lives Matter Movement
02:53 Northfield 'Blue Lives Matter' Rally draws in 200 supporters
05:35 Georgetown 'Thin Blue Line' Rally gets the support of local legislators and authorities
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:53 "Chesimard, a leading figure in the 1970s so-called Black Liberation Army also known as Assata Shakur, was serving a life sentence for an array of charges, including first-degree murder and assault and battery of a police officer."
05:29 "Chesimard was later captured and convicted of first-degree murder and multiple other felonies. She was granted political asylum in Cuba after escaping from prison. She remains on the FBI's Most Wanted list, the association said."
08:23 "The letter went on to quote guidelines: No unsightly article shall be permitted and said please remove the items and store them out sight. I can't take the flag down. I'd be a hypocrite."
12:35 "I would like an apology and would like them to let us continue to have the freedoms we are supposed to have in America. Silverman said they are prepared to go to a hearing if that is what the HOA would like, and they are also prepared to go to court."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, the National Police Association has asked Palo Alto to remove the mural of convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur in front of City Hall. Artists have also reportedly blocked the street to protect the mural.
A Colorado chaplain has gained national prominence for flying a "Thin Blue Line" flag that the homeowner's association has ordered taken down. He has received the support of the National Police Association and will fight for his right to show support to the police.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:34 NPA requests removal of cop killer mural in Palo Alto
03:04 Artists barricade Black Lives Matter mural featuring cop-killer Assata Shakur
06:38 Police chaplain told to put down "Thin Blue Line" flag by HOA
08:54 Colorado: NPA shows support for police chaplain flying "Thin Blue Line" flag
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:32 "Sometimes the silent majority needs to stand up for what they believe in and think should be done, said Semmel."
06:27 "Part of their message is for new officers to recognize that the weight they feel with their badges is dwarfed by the weight carried by those who worry for their safety until they come through the door at home, ripping open the Velcro fasteners to take off their vests."
08:10 "The harassment became so bad for the restaurant that employees took extreme measures to protect themselves, while the smokehouse removed its Facebook page after online trolls caused ratings to plummet."
09:43 "In one video, Williams bragged about his followers having forced the restaurant to delete their Facebook ASAP and encouraged people to place realistic to-go orders they never intend to pick up after leaving bad reviews on Google."
10:17 "Nearly 1,000 motorcycles and cars proceeded out of Woodstock Harley-Davidson Saturday to support Law Enforcement Officers in McHenry County."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, motorcycle-riding rallyists appeared in the hundreds to support separate "Back the Blue" rallies in Livingston County and Woodstock.
In Tulsa, law enforcement and their supporters mourn the death of Sgt. Craig Johnson as another officer recovers in the hospital.
Meanwhile, in Chattanooga, a false rumor about a steakhouse's food donation to a "Back the Blue" rally causes Black Lives Matters activists to harass them with threats of violence.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:24 "Back the Blue Ride and Rally" in Livingston draws hundreds of supporters
03:33 Tulsa mourns the death of Sgt. Craig Johnson
06:54 Chattanooga steakhouse harassed by Black Lives Matter activists after rumor of "Back the Blue" food donation
10:13 Hundreds of people join the "Back the Blue" rally in Woodstock Harley-Davidson
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:46 "Waid showed his support on behalf of the Town of Parker and council. Waid reminded his listeners of the good police do in Parker, citing a recent incident when a Parker Police officer saved the life of a choking 1-year-old."
04:23 "After watching the past two City Council meetings that took place, Murphy said she felt disheartened. I feel like Norman was being misrepresented, Murphy said. I feel like we have a great community and we have voices that deserve to be heard."
08:55 "Ensminger suffered a broken pelvis and ribs. He underwent several surgeries and therapy to repair the damage. Ensminger was praised by fellow officers after he helped subdue a man who was attacking Rudolph on Route 238 in Attica on Dec. 11, 2018."
12:13 "In the event that an officer is injured or killed because they no longer have access to pepper spray, the FOP will pursue all available legal recourse against those responsible."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, "Back the Blue" rallies draw hundreds of supporters, such as the ones held in O'Brien Park in Colorado and Norman, Oklahoma.
In New York, a state trooper who was seriously injured after an SUV ran into him during a protest in Buffalo has been released from the hospital. And in Cincinnati, families of law enforcement and F.O.P. speak out against de-funding the Cincinnati police.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:25 Hundreds join the ‘Back the Blue' rally at O'Brien Park
03:54 'Back the Blue' rally at Norman aims to unify & set aside differences
07:06 New York trooper who got ran over by SUV released from the hospital
10:01 Cincinnati law enforcement families speak against efforts to de-fund police
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:17 "The goal is to create a community response to people in mental health crisis, so law enforcement doesn't show up and potentially escalate the situation."
02:23 "Sacramento County has a 24-hour mental health crisis line, but it's not set up for in-person interventions. Instead, operators refer people to a system of clinics and crisis facilities that critics describe as backlogged."
08:24 "When someone painted out that blue line, the police union Facebook page blew up with expressions of outrage. It's an emotional time with the one-year anniversary of her murder, said Davis. It did affect us."
10:44 "Mayor Fischer and elected officials, please quit catering to the criminals. Rodman said he's frustrated with how officers are being treated. Shame on you for using the police officers as scapegoats."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sacramento aims to de-escalate by developing an alternative system for mental health calls that does not involve armed police.
Also in Sacramento, organizers have postponed a baseball field dedication due to an apparent vandalism, drawing outrage.
And in Louisville, Metro Police officers march and call for change.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:25 Sacramento: Alternative to police responding to mental health calls being developed
07:48 Ceremony dedicating a baseball field in honor of Tara O'Sullivan postponed to vandalism
10:13 Louisville cops march for change as downtown reduced to a warzone
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:30 "The message has been sent very clearly to police officers by our elected officials: We don't like you. We don't respect you. We will not support you. We want you to go away and if at all possible, we're going to do everything we can to make it happen."
04:33 "One other law would repeal section 50-A of the civil rights law, making complaints against officers public. Police unions fear that such a move will mean that frivolous complaints could be used against officers."
08:53 "The Blue Lives demonstrators also stand against the looting and rioting that sometimes has broken out in recent weeks amid protests against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody May 25."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, NYC union chief leader Patrick Lynch goes on the offensive saying politicians do not respect law enforcement.
Also in New York, Governor Cuomo has just signed the police reform bill which will cripple the ability of cops to do their jobs. And in Temecula, California, police supporters go to the streets to show their support of local law enforcement.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:25 NYPD union chief: Politicians "asking us to abandon our communities”
03:45 NYC Governor Cuomo signs police reform bill
06:55 Blue Lives Matter: Temecula protesters stand with polic
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:49 "Rioters reached the gates of the White House, possibly the most secure location on Earth. There, they chipped away at the barriers piece-by-piece while law enforcement struggled to respond."
05:44 "Asked specifically whether extremist groups were behind the violence, Lightfoot said the city is working in partnership with the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the ATF, particularly their bomb and arson units to determine that."
07:08 "The chaos of the protests makes verifying identities and motives exceedingly difficult. On Sunday, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers singled out umbrella groups including Antifa and Boogaloo."
11:52 "Members of the force, which opposes the redevelopment of the Alamo, were carrying long guns and military gear. A standoff between the groups ensued, eventually boiling over into a shoving match. Eventually, police in riot gear assembled at the site."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Antifa tagged as leading an American insurgency together with the Black Lives Matter movement. In Chicago, "outsiders" are being blamed for the coordinated rioting and looting in the city as President Trump singles out Antifa.
And in San Antonio, what began as a peaceful march was marred with violence by a radical splinter group, eventually needing teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the increasingly agitated crowd.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:24 Antifa & Black Lives Matter ideology blamed for chaos in the US
05:06 Chicago City officials point to "outsiders" for coordinated riots
09:06 San Antonio Police use teargas to disperse feuding protesters
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:43 "Police Week is exactly the time for us to think about these officers and their families and to be inspired to acts of service in their memory. It's also a time for lawmakers to make sure we're doing our part to support these brave men and women."
05:56 "Ledlow got out of his truck with an assault rifle and engaged two of the deputies. One of the deputies was struck in his side but thank God he was okay, said Sheriff Gautreaux."
09:35 "When the officer was stepping back, he was struck in the arm by a bullet that was fired from inside the residence. Broken Arrow police officials identified the injured officer as Cody Stanton, who has been with the department for about two years."
11:34 "The inmate made several aggressive punches on the officers, kicked the officers, and seven of the officers, at the end of this melee, ended up having to go to the hospital."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, this year's National Police Week was held virtually with the same aim of honoring the service of men and women in blue. In Baton Rouge, the suspect who was wanted for shooting a deputy is killed in a shootout.
Meanwhile, in Broken Arrow, a second suspect in connection to a domestic disturbance and subsequent shooting of an officer has been arrested. And finally, an inmate goes on a melee and attacks 7 Deputies at the Denver Downtown Detention Center.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Virtual National Police Week honors men & women in blue
04:06 Firefight in Baton Rouge ends with suspect's fatal shooting
08:17 Broken Arrow: 2nd suspect in officer's shooting arrested
10:42 Denver: Inmate attacks 7 deputies in detention center
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:40 "Wenger posted a livestream video on Facebook in which he bragged about getting into a shootout with police and referred to himself and his wife, Megan, as 'Bonnie and Clyde.' Megan Wenger could be seen in the video smiling and waving to the camera."
03:51 "Megan Wenger acted with Austin Wenger in his attempt to not be captured by police and never assisted the children in getting out of the apartment. She pleaded guilty Tuesday and was sentenced to 20 years."
06:30 "'Don't come at me with that, Justin,' Segura is heard saying in the video, pointing his gun at Charland. 'Come on, man, you don't want to do this.' As Mr. Charland was advancing toward the officers, he said he was a ninja and he was going to kill them."
08:52 "All 10 are accused of being part of a five-vehicle caravan that approached Hershey as he was investigating a home invasion at a trailer park in Salem County that had taken place earlier in the evening."
10:21 "Hutchings and Warner shot at the trooper from one vehicle and Hadden fired at him from another. The trooper was shot in the leg and seriously injured, according to authorities. The trooper shot back, and the alleged shooters fled the scene, authorities said."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, the would-be "Bonnie and Clyde" of Fayetteville have been convicted of a myriad of crimes and get more than 20 years each behind bars.
Meanwhile, more details have been released on the fatal shooting of the samurai-wielding man who attacked responding police officers. And in New Jersey, 10 more people have been rounded up pending trial on the 5-car caravan attack that left a police officer injured.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Fayetteville 'Bonnie and Clyde' gets 20+ years behind bars
04:06 New details emerge on fatal shooting of man armed with samurai sword
07:57 New Jersey: 10 more suspects nabbed for caravan attack on officer
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:58 "Officials argue the specific software the city would be subscribing to, IDentify, can recognize a suspect in a way that can't be 'duplicated via traditional means.' From the time Anaheim initiated its trial period with Veritone in 2017, the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement has remained controversial up and down the state."
04:17 "We are delivering on our promise to hold all perpetrators fully accountable for this cowardly ambush of a New Jersey State Trooper, who was gunned down while courageously investigating a violent crime in the midst of this pandemic, Grewal said."
07:09 "The stabbing suspect withstood four less-lethal beanbag rounds fired at him before he advanced on an officer, prompting the officer and two others to open fire. The names of the stabbing victim and suspect, who both died at the scene, have not been publicly released."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, law enforcement has stepped up efforts to crack down on crime. In Anaheim, police are set to deploy facial recognition software to combat crime. In Salem, New Jersey, a third suspect has been charged for the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Meanwhile, in San Jose, chaos in the downtown area as a suspect armed with a knife was confronted by witnesses. The suspect stabbed another man to death and was in turn fatally shot by responding police officers.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Anaheim Police to deploy facial recognition software
03:05 Salem, New Jersey: 3rd shooter charged with cop's attempted murder
06:45 Chaos in San Jose: Witnesses intervene in a stabbing incident that turned fatal
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:05 "Critics and the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed a lawsuit on April 9 seeking to halt the police department program, have decried the privately operated spy planes as an unconstitutional invasion of personal privacy and freedom from unreasonable government searches."
05:35 "In Friday's opinion, Judge Bennett did note that the actual precision of collected images, described as dots that won't identify personal characteristics, has not yet been proven."
09:42 "The council created a new Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by a maximum $750 fine. It allows TPD to arrest those who refuse to stay outside crime scene boundaries while filming at police calls."
11:27 "Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus, who pushed for the new ordinance, said the problem is so pervasive it's becoming a distraction for officers trying to carry out their duties. This has been happening, in some cases, on a nightly basis, he told the council."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, the Aerial Investigation Research (AIR) program of the Baltimore Police Department gets the go-ahead from a federal court judge. Critics like the ACLU argue that this kind of surveillance has a high probability of abuse.
And in Tucson, the city has created a new ordinance that deters so-called First Amendment auditors from filming crimes and creating conflict for profit online.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:21 Baltimore spy plane approved by Federal judge amidst protests
08:39 Tucson: New ordinance aims to deter "First Amendment auditors" from crime scenes
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:20 "Officers used a spike strip to disable the bus and end the chase on the President George Bush Turnpike about noon, officials said. Villagomez left the bus and was shot as he exchanged gunfire with officers."
03:22 "Officers will be stationed at checkpoints in each of the city's 22 police districts to stop drivers and hand out flyers reminding people not to make unnecessary trips outside their home."
05:57 "'It is critical that public health concerns should not be used as a cover for race-based enforcement schemes or other heavy-handed police tactics,' Yohnka said."
08:24 "We are not only getting a public servant of the highest order. . . . We are also getting a man whose values and own lived experience make him ideally suited for the long-term challenges we are working to solve."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a gunman hijacks a DART bus in North Texas, wounds 3 officers, and is fatally shot.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, police have announced checkpoints in all 22 police districts amidst public backlash. The city also welcomes its new police superintendent who has set moonshot goals in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:23 DART bus hijacked in North Texas, suspect fatally shot
03:09 Chicago police to set up checkpoints; faces backlash
07:12 New Chicago superintendent sets high goals, says 'we're headed to the moon'
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:57 "Law enforcement found Holmes' DNA on the pistol. Holmes has previous convictions for intimidation with a dangerous weapon, reckless use of a firearm, assault causing bodily injury, eluding, and flight to avoid prosecution."
03:34 "Newly released surveillance video shows a frenzied confrontation early Sunday in which a man was seen attacking gas station patrons, fighting with and getting shot by an off-duty cop, withstanding a police Taser, and taking off in a patrol vehicle before he was later shot and killed by police."
05:38 "At one point, while lying on his back in the drive-thru lane, the man repeatedly makes what look like slashing motions at his own throat. Wagstaffe confirmed that the suspect was hit once in the torso by a bullet fired by the off-duty San Francisco sergeant."
08:28 "The HEROES Act would create a four-month federal income tax holiday for healthcare workers and first responders battling the coronavirus. This legislation is modeled after the tax holiday our military service members receive while they are actively serving in a combat zone."
11:49 "Romutis stepped in as interim chief in Ambridge in 2018 to replace Chief James Mann. 'He was highly respected among the police,' Lozier said. 'He was a good, steady leader when Ambridge needed that.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, DNA evidence found on a loaded pistol with an extended magazine leads to a 5-year jail sentence. The conviction is another success of Project Safe Neighborhoods and Project Guardian.
In South San Francisco, a man leads a crazed attack in a gas station, injuring 2 people, slashing an off-duty cop's neck, surviving a taser and gunshot, and taking off with a police vehicle. He was later fatally shot after blowing out the tires in tire spikes.
Also, Rep. Bill Huizenga (R) of Michigan's second congressional district, is introducing the HEROES Act which aims to protect COVID-19 frontliners and provide a 4-month tax holiday. And in Ambridge, police chief Mark J. Romutis succumbs to COVID-19 and is lauded as the people's policeman.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 DNA found on pistol with extended magazine leads to 5-year jail term
03:31 South San Francisco man fatally shot after attacking off-duty cop, surviving a taser and gunshot & stealing a police vehicle
07:46 HEROES Act to provide a 4-month tax holiday to first responders
10:56 Ambridge police chief succumbs to COVID-19
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:06 "The trooper saw what appeared to be a small amount of a suspected controlled dangerous substance in the center console, police said. When Tucker confronted Coursey about this, Coursey allegedly accelerated away, with Tucker being dragged by the truck, according to the news release."
05:08 "The suspect in Jenkins' killing, identified by authorities as 65-year-old John Dabritz, is charged with open murder, third-degree arson, grand larceny of a motor vehicle and grand larceny of a firearm."
06:22 "A 28-year-old man who was wanted for the murder of his girlfriend in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood and was also suspected of shooting at a Caddo deputy on Monday, is dead."
11:49 "Detective Cairl is the father of Det. Zachary Cairl, a Toledo police Gang Unit detective who fired several gunshots at a suspect who pointed a rifle at him during a foot chase on Tuesday, police said."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, law enforcement officers respond to violent suspects resulting in casualties. In Nevada, NHP Sgt. Ben Jenkins was shot multiple times on a remote highway. Also, a Queen Anne's County man who allegedly dragged a state trooper in his truck is shot in the abdomen.
Another suspect in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood, who was wanted for a string of violent crimes including the murder of his girlfriend, was shot dead last Monday. And in Ohio, shooting incidents continue to occur as law enforcement struggles to respond amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 Man speeds away & drags trooper on his truck; is shot in response
03:43 Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. Ben Jenkins killed in shootout
06:20 Shreveport: Man wanted for girlfriend's murder is shot dead
10:36 Ohio: Multiple shootings reported amidst COVID-19 pandemic
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
05:36 "Even if we had the authority to release inmates as the ACLU has outlined in its letter, we wouldn't do it because that would be a gross injustice to the members of our community who are truly victims of criminal behavior perpetrated by some of the inmates incarcerated in our jail."
07:02 "Chaplains have been essential for years. In fact, the Crisis Care Chaplaincy has been there to support Bismarck law enforcement, other first responders, dispatchers and the community since 1979."
10:58 "That's why he and the national FOP are calling on policymakers in Washington to find solutions, by setting national guidelines for police departments when it comes to response, testing and quarantine protocols."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, various law enforcement agencies around the country continue to respond to the threat of COVID-19. In Weld County, the sheriff's office has rejected ACLU claims that their jail depopulation measures have been insufficient.
In Bismarck, the Crisis Care Chaplaincy continues to be on-call to support first responders, even during the current pandemic. And in Baltimore, police have innovated new procedures to help the overstretched force adequately respond to COVID-19.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Weld County Sheriff's Office rebuffs ACLU, defends COVID-19 response
05:53 Bismarck: Chaplaincy supports first responders around the clock
08:09 Baltimore police innovate & create new COVID-19 procedures
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:33 "Mayor Mike Duggan, who also attended Wednesday's press conference, added, 'Our hearts are broken ... today, coming a day after the loss of one of our 911 call-takers. And we're losing more members of our community. This is going to be hard. We're going to lose a lot more of our citizens.'"
05:09 "'We probably aren't going to go into a home like that and leave that to the medical professionals,' he said. 'We don't like not helping, but like I said the bottom line is that we have to be available for emergency calls.' Blair Fire Chief Joe Leonard said members of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department are also taking precautions on rescue calls."
07:33 "Officers did notice a gun in the suspect's hand. By the 2 hour and 6 minute mark, the suspect stopped responding to officers so three began to approach the vehicle he was in, Reid said. This is when the suspect raised the weapon, prompting the officers to fire at the suspect. Reid said the officers feared for their lives."
09:13 "The Baltimore FOP posted a letter to its Twitter page Monday, writing in part, 'We know first responders and healthcare workers are drastically more susceptible to being exposed to COVID-19 than the general public. Neither the department nor the city, has established an adequate amount of these resources.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, COVID-19 continues to take the spotlight. In Detroit, Homicide Chief Jonathan Parnell is mourned as he has succumbed to COVID-19.
In Washington County, police and fire departments are putting in place new procedures to mitigate the chances of COVID-19 transmission. And in Baltimore, the police union has begun collecting cleaning supplies to be donated for city officers.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:27 Detroit homicide chief succumbs to COVID-19
02:50 Washington County ramps up caution with rescue calls
06:20 Fresno: Suspect in officer-involved shooting dies after waving pellet gun
09:03 Baltimore FOP to collect cleaning supplies for city officers
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:48 "'Chris died a hero, rushing in without regard to his own safety to protect members of his community. His courageous actions serve as an example to us all,' Williams said in a statement."
06:38 "The NPA advocates the use of force by police when public safety is jeopardized by anti-police organizations such as Antifa and their sympathizers."
08:03 "Apparently cutting off the taxpayer-funded gravy train pissed off a lot of insiders. They soon conspired with the help of newly elected St Louis circuit attorney Kim Gardner, to bring Greitens down."
13:14 "The irony of course, is that Ms. Gardner, in weaponizing government power against her political adversaries and bringing false charges that resulted in bringing down a duly elected governor, may have committed the very violations that the law was designed to prevent."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Springfield pays tributes to Police Officer Christopher Walsh, 32, who died after sustaining injuries in a gas station shooting. The motive of the shooter remains unknown and is still under investigation.
In Portland, city lawyers urged the judge to toss out a lawsuit that claims police condone fascists. They called this claim "outrageous".
And lastly, former governor Eric Greiten regains his reputation after being exonerated of all wrongdoing. His accusers now face possible prison time for falsely accusing him and forcing him from office.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Springfield pays tribute to slain officer in gas station shooting
03:15 NPA backs lawyers' call to junk lawsuit claiming police condone fascists
06:48 Former Governor Eric Greiten exonerated after 20-month investigation
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:15 "The officers 'quite reasonably believed that they needed to use deadly force to protect innocent lives, and their own, from Legan's violent rampage,' Deputy Dist. Atty. Rob Baker wrote in the report."
04:26 "That's a direct result of the federal initiative, according to Huber, who criticized lawmakers for not allowing for more harsh sentencing guidelines for repeat offenders. The federal court system, he argued, allows for stiffer punishments for those with a criminal record who are caught with illegal firearms and large amounts of drugs."
06:36 "If a case is dismissed without prejudice, the charges are closed but can be reopened if a prosecuting agency sees fit. By taking this process, federal prosecutors effectively have a safety net in the event that their prosecutions are not successful; they can send the case back to state courts if needed."
09:11 "Mercado was shot by officers after dispatchers received a call saying a man with a knife was looking into cars in the area. When officers arrived, Mercado walked toward them with a folding knife in hand. Allred wrote that the officers shouted to Mercado to drop the knife a total of 23 times before they began firing their service weapons."
11:02 "He reportedly asked Mercado if he was OK, to which Mercado replied, “Yeah, are you OK?” The witness reportedly tried to ask Mercado if he was lost, but he did not respond to any other questions. The witness told police he felt “uncomfortable” so he decided to call police."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, 3 officers who stopped a mass shooter during the Gilroy Garlic Festival have been cleared of charges. Similarly, the 4 officers involved with the fatal shooting of an Ogden man have also been cleared of charges.
Also, U.S. Attorney Huber criticized state officials and championed the effectiveness of Project Safe Neighborhoods in keeping violent criminals off the streets.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 3 officers who stopped mass murder at Gilroy Garlic Festival cleared of charges
03:35 U.S. Attorney Huber chides Utah state officials and champions PSN
08:39 Cops in the controversial Ogden case cleared by the Weber County Atttorney
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:57 "As the troopers attempted to place Ransom into custody, he pulled out a handgun and shot one of the troopers, Pennsylvania state police said. PennLive reported that Ransom allegedly opened fire and wounded training officer Trooper Jason Brindle despite being handcuffed at the time."
03:10 "The knife was presented, while fending off that attack, Officer Russell was stabbed during that process and he tried to end the fight by firing, discharging his firearm, and unfortunately during that incident I was the lucky recipient of one of his rounds," says Officer Atkinson during an exclusive interview with Channel 8 Eyewitness News on Monday."
07:22 "'He was clearly armed and not only put our deputy's life at risk,' but others as well, Ivey said. Within moments, multiple Sheriff's Office sport utility vehicles were seen blocking off the highway and roped off the area adjacent to a 7-Eleven convenience store with yellow crime scene tape."
10:09 "The female officer placed Allsop in a neck hold and he responded by rapidly standing up and flipping her over his body causing her to strike her head on the gas station parking lot's pavement, police said."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, law enforcement troopers and deputies face-off with violent suspects. In Pennsylvania, a DUI traffic stop turned into a shooting when the handcuffed suspect produced a gun and shot Trooper Jason Brindle.
In Brevard County, Florida, a carjacking suspect was shot by a responding deputy, bringing an end to the drama which lasted several hours. And in Pocatello, a man faces life in prison for brawling with officers where he attempted to gain control of a service firearm and flipping over a female officer who hit her head on the pavement.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 Pennsylvania: Handcuffed suspect shoots state trooper during DUI stop
02:48 Lincoln officer shot in 2018 is back on duty
04:36 Brevard deputy shoots violent carjacking suspect
08:16 Man with heroin in SUV brawls with Pocatello officers, faces life behind bars
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
03:13 "Milwaukee is already receiving funds from Operation Relentless Pursuit, a federal effort to combat violent crime. The government will initially allocate $71 million to begin the operation across seven U.S. cities. Additional law enforcement funding may come from bills introduced by legislative Republicans' ‘tougher on crime' initiative, including $5 million in grants to combat carjackings."
04:31 “Mayes questions the moves to inflate law enforcement in the city. 'All this for the ‘protection' of the downtown, meanwhile if the rest of the city had that much to invest in the issues in the city seriously, they wouldn't need it to spend on perceived threats to wealthy visitors,' says Mayes. I'm absolutely concerned with the department using their new toys to target and intimidate residents and community leadership, mainly because they've done it consistently already.”
08:05 "Goyke doesn't necessarily disapprove of grant purchases by police being allowed to remain in the city, but he adds a major caveat. 'So long as it makes us a better, more welcoming community,' said Goyke, 'And that residents are not further targets of enhanced, saturated policing.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Milwaukee is in the spotlight as a heavy police force has been deployed for the Democratic National Convention as the city is poised to receive $50 million more in federal grants.
There are many reactions to the developments, from local officials saying they have no say in the decision to deploy a militarized security force, to activists warning of the threats this new military hardware poses to local citizens long after the convention is done.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:17 Milwaukee DNC surprises with heavy police force presence
03:45 Activists react to law enforcement deployment
07:19 DOJ insists on existing safeguards to track grant funds
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:06 "'No -- I'm gonna help my husband!' she said. Surveillance video shows what happened next. With weapons drawn, both officers rush to confront Carter. He can be seen dropping the weapon and running out the door, but the husband and wife duo pursued him. They held him at gunpoint a few blocks away until LMPD officers arrived to arrest him."
04:03 "In the past, right-wing would-be leaders have seemingly exploited clashes with Portland left-wing counter-protesters as a tactic to raise their profile, intentionally walking into hostile crowds to spark a backlash that is captured on video. Often turning violent, such protests have fueled millions of dollars of expenses in police overtime."
05:23 "Howard, for his part, denies several aspects of the police report documenting conversations with him — for instance, that he doesn't have an address in Vancouver, that he flew in from out of town in advance of the rally, that he intended to fly KKK members in from other states and that he has a warrant out for his arrest in the state of Washington. 'I don't know where that's coming from,' he said."
11:04 "Though Howard did not show up on Feb. 8, others did, including about 200 protesters, many wearing black 'anti-fascist,' or 'antifa'-style masks. Police seemed to show little sympathy for those who appeared to try to provoke them, and three arrests were made."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, an off-duty husband and wife duo foiled a would-be robbery at Raising Cane's, holding the suspect at gunpoint until backup arrived.
And in Portland, Oregon, police forces deny a Ku Klux Klan protest attempt. The organizer, who has a complicated history with law enforcement, decided not to attend. However, supporters still arrived and police made three arrests.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:20 Off-duty husband and wife cops foil robbery at Raising Cane's
03:21 Portland police deny KKK protest citing violence
11:04 Protesters and police clash anyway
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:48 "Two SLCPD officers engaged the suspect and returned fire from the exterior of the apartment into the interior of the building, the affidavit states. Police say Nance and police exchanged gunfire through a front window. When officers entered the apartment, they found Thurber dead with a gunshot wound to the head, the affidavit states."
04:24 "Sources at the Forrest City Police Department identified the suspect as 40-year-old Bobby Gibbs and said he was dead. According to the Forrest City Police Department, Lt. Eric Varner and Detective Eugene Watlington were called to the store at 10:24 a.m. after Gibbs began making threats, saying he was going to blow up the Walmart. He was approached by the officers and thatís when the suspect reportedly opened fire, striking both."
06:56 "Mayor Bill de Blasio is front and center, but other politicians are being criticized for not doing enough to end anti-cop bias. 'I know you will all join me in keeping our officers in your thoughts and prayers,' de Blasio said Monday, beginning his Albany budget testimony with a nod to the horrific events in the 41st precinct. Three cops were injured in what police officials have called an attempted assassination."
08:17 "Other police union leaders are troubled by all the elected officials in the state for enacting anti-cop legislation, including the controversial bail reform laws. They want changes. 'It sends a terrible message unto the community. It promotes criminal activity with no consequences,' said Detectives Benevolent Association President Paul DiGiacamo. 'The people who sufferÖ are the people out there enforcing the law.'"
11:21 "David Headings said Monday that his son was on his way to work and stopped at the scene and fired a shot at Reed, who may have then committed suicide. An investigation is continuing. 'He was on his way to work and saw it and the guy was shooting at him,' David Headings said from his winter home in Georgia. 'He engaged with the guy but the guy shot at him twice and (Jemel) shot one time.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a Salt Lake City officer responds to a domestic violence call, only to find the suspect's girlfriend shot dead. The suspect then goes on a shootout with police, attempts suicide and fails. He is now in being treated and will be charged with murder.
In Forrest City, Arkansas, two officers stop a gunman at Walmart who declared he would blow up the place. The suspect was killed. And in New York City, the latest violence against 2 police officers who were shot by the same suspect is again raising questions against Mayor de Blasio and his apparent reluctance to end anti-cop bias.
Lastly, Jemel Headings, the off-duty officer who shot and may have killed the murderer of a Florida State Trooper, has been identified as the son of the Battle Creek Police Chief.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:24 Salt Lake City: Man murders girlfriend, attempts suicide & shoots police
04:13 Shooting at Forrest City Walmart ends with 1 suspect dead
06:48 Latest Bronx shooting raises questions about Mayor de Blasio & anti-cop bias
10:21 Off-duty officer who shot at cop killer identified as son of Battle Creek police chief
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:00 "Authorities said Williams was leaving the party when he pushed the arm of a female officer carrying a rifle before lowering his shoulder into a second officer. After being arrested, he told police he didn't remember confronting the officers, adding that it wouldn't have happened 'if he wasn't so drunk,' Rudolfi said."
02:55 "Chicago police posted two photos on social media displaying 25 handguns, two semi-automatic rifles and numerous gun magazines seized at the party. Police noted that a fifth person had been taken into custody but was released without charges. Police said they were trying to determine whether any of the seized weapons were connected to crimes."
04:41 "While on patrol more than a year ago, Hird was shot by a dangerous felon with an AK-47. The blemish near his flag tattoo is the smallest reminder of the 7.62-caliber bullet that tore through his right arm. Hird has been shot twice before, once in military combat, but the bullet fired from a dark street corner in Daytona Beach's Midtown neighborhood has by far had the greatest impact for the giant of a lawman."
07:09 "'It's just the nature of the beast,' Hird said. But Nikolow said, taking the type of gun into account, Hird's is a rare story of survival. 'The caliber of round from an AK-47 does a lot of damage. Not many people get hit by a round like that and live to tell it,' Nikolow said. 'He is lucky to be alive.'"
12:47 "Hird said his right arm is 70% functional and keeps improving. He said the shooting has made him more alert while on patrol. He holds no animosity against Roberts, the felon and trigger man, who changed his life with an illegal firearm."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, 4 rappers in an overcrowded Airbnb were charged with felony battery on police officers. Illegal weapons were also found in the scene.
Also, Daytona Beach Police Officer Kevin Hird has recovered from an AK-47 shot that tore through his right arm. His story as a patriot and a public servant stretches back from his time in the military after high school.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:21 4 men in Airbnb rap video charged with battery; illegal weapons found
03:44 Daytona Beach Officer Kevin Hird recovers from AK-47 bullet wound
10:15 Kevin Hird's patriotism and dedication to service
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:36 "The sheriff believes there is not a strict enough punishment for drivers who run from police. 'It's nothing to them. A lot of people don't care. We've had people actually tell us, well, I'll just pay my fine. No big deal. But if there are some serious consequences for their actions, they'll think twice, maybe three or four times before they do it again,' Rutherford said."
03:09 "Many of the Police Reserve Officers have been with the SBPD for several years. Reserve Officers predominantly maintain regular jobs and careers outside of the Department, but there are a few who are retired full-time officers who continue their service to the SBPD in this capacity."
07:42 "The commitment and sacrifices made to be a member of these units is high, but rewarding! Reserve Captain Warren Scheibe indicated that the Reserve Unit donated 4,500 hours, representing over $216,000 of cost savings to the city. 1,500 hours were donated by the Citizen Patrol Unit, which represents about $72,000 of cost savings to the city."
12:18 "I firmly believe there should be an investigation into the shooting that happened, Breed said. 'That said, our Police Department has worked diligently to implement reforms to reduce officer-involved shootings and to be more transparent with the community. I believe holding people accountable in our city starts with holding ourselves accountable.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a new West Virginia law aims to increase penalties for suspects who flee from police.
In San Bernardino, California, the police department recognizes the efforts and dedication of its police reserves and citizen patrol.
And in San Francisco, a controversial prosecutor withdraws a criminal complaint versus Jamaica Hampton who attacked police previously. The police union has renewed calls for the criminal complaint to continue.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:23 West Virginia law to increase penalty for running from police
02:43 San Berardino honors police reserves and citizen patrol
08:10 SF police union: Press criminal complaint versus Jamaica Hampton
RESOURCES
http://nationalpolice.org/
QUOTES
00:24 "A Birmingham police officer was shot Sunday morning when he confronted two robbery suspects. A 16-year-old is the accused shooter. The officer - identified as narcotics Det. John Finke - was hit twice in the abdomen. What was initially believed to be a third wound was a ricochet."
02:59 "The ordeal began at 9:22 a.m. when a report of robbery of two people was dispatched over the radio. 'Our officers heard the call as it came out,' Smith said. 'The officer confronted the suspects and we had an officer-involved shooting.'"
04:59 "We believe we have the right suspects in custody based upon the series of events, the description the officer gave before he went into surgery, the description the victims gave of the suspects involved and the fact they were found in the vehicle described by the officer as well as victims, Smith said."
08:34 "The woman draws a handgun, shoots one victim in the head and then fires several rounds at the other two victims, the department said, before turning the gun on herself. One of the victims, 51-year-old retired Illinois State Police Trooper Gregory Rieves succumbed to his injuries in a nearby hospital, Illinois State Police said."
11:12 "The Kia Soul driver, later identified as Kelly, accelerated directly at the officers and the pulled-over driver so the officers fired their guns at him as he allegedly tried to run them over, police said."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a Birmingham detective responding to a robbery is shot by twice by a 16-year old suspect. Det. John Finke remains in critical condition.
In Ilinois, a retired trooper was shot dead by a woman inside a cigar lounge without any apparent provocation. Two other victims are in serious but stable condition. And in Livermore, a suspect who tried to run over two police officers get slapped with several counts of attempted murder.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:21 Birmingham detective critical after teenage robbery suspect shoots him twice
08:08 Woman shoots ex-trooper dead in a cigar lounge
10:05 Man who tried to run over 2 cops charged with attempted murder
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:35 "The deputy, Arthur Wallin was fired last October because
Trenary said the shooting of suspect Nickolas Michael Peters, 24,
violated the agency's policy's. However, Snohomish County Prosecuting
Attorney Adam Cornell ruled that the shooting was justified because
Peters engaged in reckless behavior and failed to respond to commands
to show his hands."
03:17 "As Pataskala police investigate the case, Boals said, the
biggest challenge has been the children who could be potential
witnesses have autism, so 'being able to interview them and get good
answers hasn't been an easy task.'"
04:36 "In a call to 911, Mary Massuros told the dispatcher her 6-yearold son found a gun left out and she believed the shooting happened
about two hours before it was discovered and authorities were called."
07:07 "Heimann noted he attempted to find a clear point to deploy an
electric stun gun on Kamien after the man punched him at least twice
on the right side of his face, but could not. Instead, Kamien
eventually yelled that he gave up and was handcuffed."
07:22 "Hill faces a felony charge for possession of methamphetamine
and misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer and bail jumping.
According to the criminal complaint, Hill was apprehended with about 5
grams of methamphetamine in his pocket after a struggle with
officers."
10:39 "Daly presented Clifton with a Commendation for Valor, the
highest honor the police department can bestow. It represented
Clifton's actions to protect his fellow officers at great personal
risk. A Citation for Bravery was awarded to Lt. Joseph Sadoff, and
officers Keith Robbins, Andrew Graff and Kevin Oswald. Each
commendation cited their individual actions."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Deputy
Arthur Wallin, who was fired last year for fatally shooting a violent
suspect, is reinstated as a fully-commissioned deputy sheriff K9
handler.
In Pataskala, police are leaning on lab results to put a close on the
case of a toddler's fatal shooting. In Ho-Chunk, two men were arrested
for dealing meth and battery of an officer at a casino.
And in Springfield, Police Chief Joseph Daly continued his practice of
commending officers before the Board of Commissioners, presenting a
Commendation for Valor to Officer Sean Clifton.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:20 Deputy gets reinstated, shooting case ruled as justified
02:22 Police lean on lab results to close case on toddler's shooting
05:20 Ho-Chunk: Police arrest 2 men for meth dealing in a casino
08:39 Springfield Police Chief Joseph Daly commends officers for valor
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:49 "The suspect, who officials have identified as Jaroslav 'Jerry'
Hanel, continued to fire at police as they ran for cover, also fatally
hitting Kaulike Kalama, who had been with the department for nine
years, Ballard said. More officers rushed to the neighborhood and saw
'thick black smoke' coming out of the home, complicating an already
chaotic, fluid crime scene."
01:59 "In total, the blaze destroyed seven homes and several others
sustained smoke and fire damage. Ballard said it will take days to
comb through the wreckage and charred rubble. Three people, the 69-
year-old suspect and two women, are still unaccounted for. Authorities
believe Hanel died in the fire, but will continue to search for the
alleged gunman until they recover his remains."
04:52 "According to the attorney, Cain had befriended Hanel and wanted
to help him out despite his erratic behavior. She allowed him to live
in the lower floor and to do repair work in exchange for rent."
05:43 "The man found shot to death inside an abandoned vehicle on
Lainier Driver last week was a newly-minted New Roads police officer
who had spent the past several years working as a bounty hunter, two
jobs his family worried could place him in danger."
09:59 "The suspects, all of whom are from Milledgeville, were
identified as Benita Sha'ty-rone Kelsey, 25; Kemontaye Jashawn Smith,
20; and Justin Malikk Fleming, 19. All three suspects are jailed in
the Baldwin County Law Enforcement Center. Warrants were obtained by a
Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent against the three suspects for
armed robbery."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Honolulu,
Hawaii witnessed a gunman go wild as he stabbed his landlord, fatally
shot two responding police officers, and set fire to homes. The
suspect is believed to have died in the ensuing blaze.
In Baton Rouge, a long-time bounty hunter who recently joined the New
Roads police force is found fatally shot inside an abandoned vehicle.
There are no suspects as of yet.
Also, a deputy in the right place and the right time held armed
robbers of a gasoline station at gunpoint until backup arrived. In
total, three suspects were arrested.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 Chaos in Hawaii: Gunman stabs landlord, shoots 2 officers &
torches 7 houses
05:40 Bounty hunter turned officer is found dead in an abandoned
vehicle
09:19 Deputy walks in on armed robbery, holds suspects at gunpoint
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:34 "According to Deputy Commissioner Robin Wimberly, parole
officers were attempting to serve a warrant on 42-year-old Claude Fain
on Thursday afternoon. When the agents approached him, he immediately
ran toward his home the 4600 block of Hawthorne Street and shouted,
'I'm going to kill all three of you."
02:58 "Edwin Roman, 36, of Bristol, Conn., was arrested in December
2018 near the intersection of Mill Street and North Park Drive. Police
say Roman, who has for several months been uncooperative during court
hearings and at one point being thrown out, initially told officers he
had no weapons, only to be found with a chambered .45-caliber
handgun."
06:45 "A sovereign citizen is identified in various publications as
someone who believes the American government was, at some point,
secretly replaced by an illegitimate corporate government based on
admiralty law."
08:09 "When officers arrived less than five minutes later, Doll said,
the man pointed the crossbow at them near Huffman and Industry Way.
Two officers fired their weapons and the man was shot in the leg. Doll
said police were still determining if the man fired the crossbow."
10:24 "After identifying themselves, the officers ordered Wilson to
drop the firearm. The police department said Wilson didn't listen to
the commands, and ran toward the officers while pointing his gun at
them. The two officers fired their weapons, striking Wilson."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a SWAT
team gets into a shootout with and a barricaded suspect. Also, the
legality of a search and seizure by 3 Newton officers is questioned
and a judge expected to render a decision on Tuesday.
In Anchorage, Alaska, a man has been charged for pointing a loaded
crossbow at officers to which officers responded with shots fired.
While in Tampa, a man armed with a gun ran towards officers and was
shot. The suspect is in stable condition.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:21 Swat team engage barricaded man, suspect killed
02:42 Stop, search and seizure of 3 Newton officers questioned in
court
07:26 Man points crossbow at officers, suffers non-lifethreatening
wounds
09:42 Armed Tampa man who rushes police is shot
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:05 "So they went to a gun shop and bought $200 in ammunition to
take home with them, Murderpedia reported. Then Vodochodsky called 911
for help while his co-defendant set up to wait with his gun for
responding units so that he could systematically kill the officers."
04:02 “The smirking coward below will come up for parole in March of
this year,” Sheriff Soward continued. “I have initiated a campaign to
give the friends and family of these three officers more justice and
peace of mind and keep Vodochodsky in prison as long as possible."
05:00 "Bishop fired her CMPD-issued gun after multiple people
approached the couple in a south Charlotte parking lot just after
midnight and tried to rob her husband at gunpoint, according to a CMPD
news release. At least one of them “returned fire before fleeing,”
police said in the release."
06:07 "A police officer was taken to hospital and another person has
died after a tense confrontation in the heart of South Beach led to
the officer's stabbing and ended with law enforcers opening fire,
officials said."
06:27 "Cellphone video recorded by a tourist shows 4 Miami Beach
police officers pointing their guns at a man. Seconds later, audio
from the cellphone video captured a pop, suggesting the man had been
shocked with tazer by one of the officers and the officers are seen
rushing in and surrounding the man. Moments later, at least 20
gunshots are heard."
09:13 "One edifice recognizes officer Corona, 22, who was shot and
killed the night of Jan. 10, 2019, while assisting at the scene of a
car crash at 5th and D streets. The gunman rode up on a bicycle and
opened fire. He later took his own life after being cornered by
police."
09:40 "The second memorial honors Douglas Cantrill, who was shot and
killed on Sept. 7, 1959. Cantrill Drive, where the Davis Police
Department is located, is named in his honor. Like that of Corona,
Cantrill had only been working a few months for Davis police."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a threetime
cop killer is up for parole while a sheriff lobbies against it, a
man and 2 teens shoot an off-duty south Charlotte cop.
Also, in Miami Beach, an officer is stabbed and the assailant killed,
and fallen officers are memorialized at Davis Police Department.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:21 Accomplice to triple cop murder up for parole
04:43 27-year-old and 2 teens arrested for shooting off-duty cop
06:04 Miami Beach officers stand off with knife-wielding man, 1 dead
08:28 2 fallen police officers memorialized
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:32 "Harren went through the house onto the balcony to get Janovsky but Janovsky fled, going onto the roof of an attached garage and crossing to the other side of the house facing the front driveway. The complaint says Janovsky fired at Harren and missed. Janovsky then fired at Matson, who was in the driveway, and shot him in the head."
03:56 "The welcome back event will be held at the department headquarters. There will be a private celebration for Ainsworth. Ainsworth was shot in the neck at least once on. He went into surgery after the shooting. He spent considerable time recovering at WakeMed and was released in April."
06:04 "They encountered 34-year-old Paul Robinson in the backyard, holding a semi-automatic weapon to his neck, police said. He retreated to a shed and made two requests: that the woman he attacked come to the backyard and see him, and that officers kill him, according to police."
08:09 "It's unknown at this time how many shots were fired, but Swain has wounds on his neck, upper arm, shoulder and ear, according to Lane. Lane says from the time deputies arrived on scene to the time Swain surrendered took about one minute. As first responders were air-lifting Swain to the hospital, he repeatedly asked them to "kill him."
10:16 "Cooley and a female passenger fled into a house at 3610 Marigold St., where he fatally shot himself, the district attorney said. The passenger, identified as Maria Lerma, was shot by police and transported to the hospital. She survived her bullet wound."
10:56 "The fence was built to keep officers and employees out of the public's sight to avoid another attack on law enforcement. Using community resources, the department was able to finish this project in a matter of weeks."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police-involved shootings dominate the reports. A Southern Minnesota man shoots several cops, leaving one in grave condition. In Houston, 3 police-involved shootings have been reported since the start of the year.
Also, a suspect in Sequoyah County is now in stable condition after several cops shot him for pointing what turned out to be a pellet gun. And an officer who figured in a shootout involving dozens of rounds has been cleared of charges.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:16 Southern Minnesota man charged with attempted murder of a cop
03:12 Raleigh police officer shot on duty makes a full recovery
04:34 Three police-involved shootings reported in Houston in more than a week
07:04 Man with a pellet gun shot by police
08:58 Greeley: Officer involved in 50 round shootout cleared of charges
10:38 Centerton police builds an extra fence for added security
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:55 "Hinton responded to a report of a shoplifter at Walmart in
Waterville and stopped a vehicle on Main Street when he was shot in
both arms while still in his cruiser, police said at the time. A chase
ensued and the suspect, Richard Murray-Burns, 29, of Harmony, was shot
multiple times by several law enforcement officials."
03:23 "Meanwhile, Bonney is conducting an internal investigation at
the Waterville Police Department to make sure the force used was
within policy, he said. As part of department policy, a review team is
appointed by the police chief to review the incident to determine two
things: whether all policies were followed and whether any changes
need to be made to policies based on the incident, according to
Bonney."
07:30 "The problem is that at least some of the judges in the city are
already proactively implementing new bail reform policies that are set
to go into effect on the first of the year. The Mayor and City Council
members have determined that cash bail is somehow racist and unfair to
various members of the community."
08:44 "A Lake County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man armed with
a knife near a Clearlake Oaks dollar store, ending a fight that sent
the deputy to a hospital with a fractured leg."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast,
Waterville, Maine police officer Timothy Hinton, who suffered gunshot
wounds to both arms caused by a shoplifting suspect, is reportedly
"recovering well."
In New York City, it is reported that bail reforms that some judges
are proactively implementing is descending the city into chaos. And in
Lake County, Florida, a deputy shot and killed a knife-wielding
suspect. The deputy suffered a fractured leg, bruised head, and bite
marks.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:20 Maine officer shot in both arms is "recovering well"
06:10 NYC bail reforms causing chaos
08:41 Lake County deputy fatally shoots knife-wielding man
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:03 "Officers tried to negotiate with the assailant as he continued to hold the victim hostage. 'The suspect was demanding the officers kill him,' Jones said. The tactical officers breached the rear of the van, made entry, rescued the victim and took the suspect into custody. Jones identified the suspect Sean E. Sanders of Los Angeles, California."
06:14 "'Every day, first responders and members of law enforcement risk facing dangerous and adverse situations in an effort to keep others safe,' Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher stated. 'The Arizona Medal of Valor recipients displayed incredible acts of bravery to protect others, and we appreciate their unwavering courage.'"
09:34 "'I deal with what I have in front of me and often times there's so much coming in that things that I started yesterday fall behind and I am dealing with what's current,' she said at the time. The oldest case addressed the March 3, 2008 officer-involved shooting death of Joseph Bak."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Brookside law enforcement track down and rescue a woman who was kidnapped and held at knifepoint by a suspect who demanded that police kill him.
Also, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey just announced the recipients of the 2019 Arizona Medal of Valor, which recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and law enforcement. And after several years, 4 cases of fatal officer-involved shootings have finally been ruled as justified by Hartford State's Attorney Gail Hardy.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 Brookside: Police make dramatic rescue of kidnapped woman held at knifepoint
03:11 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announces 2019 Arizona Medal of Valor honorees
06:39 Blue Lives Matter: Years later, 4 officer-involved shooting cases ruled as justified
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:39 "The Bryant Police Department said the man opened fire on the officers when they
arrived, striking one of them. Other officers returned fire when the man came out of apartment
holding a shotgun and refused to drop it, Arkansas State Police said. The man, identified by
state police as 24-year-old Austin Chase Swindle, was killed."
01:51 "They say the suspect called the police and told them that he was going to kill the next
person he saw. Officers approached the man and started giving him commands. He raised his
hands and officers saw something that appeared to be a weapon and that's when police say two
officers shot at the man."
03:05 "The suspect, 23-year-old Bradley Cutchens, was threatening to commit suicide before
police were called. When officers arrived, Cutchens was walking around carrying a weapon
before Officer Yoh exited his car. Cutchens opened fire on Yoh hitting him multiple times while
Yoh and other officers fired back killing Cutchens."
04:01 "A former Plymouth man accused of shooting a police officer in Maine over the weekend
was previously charged with shooting his mother's boyfriend and assaulting a police officer in
Plymouth, though both charges were later dropped."
07:39 "During the struggle, Ward punched the officer in the face. Ward was then able to sweep
around the officer with his arm and began to choke him. According to witnesses, Ward used his
free hand to go for the officer's firearm. The officer broke free when another officer struck Ward
with a baton. Officers were then able to wrestle Ward to the ground and take him into custody."
09:12 "The ceremony honoring Sergeant Stauffer was held at Tupelo Police Headquarters, next
to a cross and plaque memorializing the officer's sacrifice. Stauffer's partner, Joseph Maher was
also shot, but survived and is working in another Northeast Mississippi city."
12:57 "Carey commended both Loynd and Whitcomb, and said, 'The first person each of them
thought about was the other. It was nothing short of heroic. Loynd for tossing Whitcomb his first
aid pack in the midst of the danger, and Whitcomb for calling out to warn Loynd that Le was
armed with a knife.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, several officer-involved shootings
leave a trail of bodies and injuries in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Maine. Reports indicate some
suspects were suicidal while others have a recorded history of violence.
In Visalia, another violent suspect was sentenced to life behind bars for the attempted murder of
a police officer.
Meanwhile, cities honor the heroic actions of its officers. Sgt. Gale Stauffer, who was gunned
down 6 years ago after investigating a robbery, is honored by Tupelo City. Erving police officer
James Loynd received the Franklin County Chiefs of Police Recognition Award after saving the
life of a fellow officer and that of a mother and her children when he brought to justice the
suspect who stole a car and repeatedly stabbed the officer.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:17 Suicidal Arkansas man who fired shotgun at cops is killed
01:32 OSBI responds to Sapulpa Motel officer-involved shooting
02:52 Ozark: Officer in ICU makes recovery
04:00 Maine shooter also shot mom's boyfriend, beat him with a baseball bat
06:22 Visalia: Jury finds attempted cop killer guilty and sentenced to life in prison
08:15 Tupelo honors police sergeant killed 6 years ago
10:23 Erving Officer James Loynd receives the Franklin County Chiefs of Police Recognition
Award
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:36 "Camacho-Pineda and Bazemore were the final two defendants of 11
sentenced from an October 2018 indictment alleging they were involved
in a drug trafficking organization that smuggled in kilograms of
methamphetamine from the La Familia cartel in Mexico and delivered it
by courier to south Georgia for distribution in Telfair County and
beyond."
04:44 "'He knows. Okay, there's a car, there's police lights, there's
officers yelling commands. He knows what's up,' said handler Michael
Neff with the Corona PD. 'He knew what was going on. He wanted me to
let go sooner than I did. He's barking, showing me he has target ID
and he wants to do his job.'"
06:45 "U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer honored a group that included
first responders, business owners, students, seniors, community
leaders and veterans for their dedication to others. 'Today's Hometown
Heroes are what make North Jersey so special. I'm so proud to
highlight the contributions made by those joining us today."
09:43 "According to the Minneapolis police, a shot was fired in a
domestic incident in the area of 3100 Thomas Avenue North. Officers
responded to the scene and were met by people who had been inside the
residence. The suspect remained inside. Officers made contact with the
man who agreed to come outside. When the man came out, he was holding
a gun and fired at officers. Multiple officers fired back, hitting the
suspect."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, two drug
traffickers connected with a Mexican cartel get sentenced to more than
200 months each behind bars.
In SoCal, K-9 officers take down dangerous suspects in two separate
incident while a domestic violence incident in Minneapolis turns
deadly with responding officers fatally shooting the unnamed suspect.
Also, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer honors 40 residents as
"Hometown Heroes."
HIGHLIGHTS
00:21 Fa Familia drug traffickers get combined 484 months in prison
03:57 K-9 officers shine in SoCal after taking down dangerous suspects
06:31 40 'Hometown Heroes' honored in New Jersey
09:26 Domestic violence turns into officer-involved shooting; suspect
killed
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
02:15 "'Any officer that was fired upon that afternoon, as far as we
are concerned, is a victim of attempted murder,' said Voci. Moments
after the preliminary hearing, the DA's office announced 62 new
charges against Hill for the dozens of other officers that were fired
on during the standoff."
02:57 "Federal money for crime victims comes not from tax dollars but
from fines and penalties in federal criminal cases which have been
declining. Insiders say the spending cutback is due mostly to concern
in Congress that the overall crime-victim fund should not be unduly
depleted."
06:24 "The officer reacted by grabbing the subject and attempted to
remove him from the motorcycle. These attempts were defeated as the
motorcyclist accelerated rapidly causing the officer to be struck and
dragged across several lanes of 118th."
07:51 "Goetsch and Schmoker are among 18 individuals who have been
awarded the Carnegie Medal – the highest honor for civilian heroism in
the U.S. and Canada – for risking their lives while trying to save
others from drowning, burning vehicles, or burning homes."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Maurice
Hill, the Philadelphia gunman who engaged police in a 7-hour shootout,
gets 62 fresh charges. Also, crime victim programs will be getting
budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year.
In other parts of the country, a motorcyclist is being sought after
assaulting a Pinellas Park officer and dragging him along the highway,
and two Sturgis police officers will receive Carnegie Medals for
saving a man from a burning home.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Philadelphia gunman in August standoff slapped with 62 new
charges
02:33 Crime victim programs get budget cuts in 2020
05:35 Motorcyclist wanted for assaulting & dragging cop along 118th
Ave
07:33 Carnegie Medals awarded to Sturgis officers for heroism
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:08 "Kerik believes the killing is a graphic example of a decline in
the quality of life in New York City. 'We're going right back to where
we were,' he told Henry. 'This homicide is reminiscent of the things
that went on back in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, and people ignore
it.'"
07:00 "Prosecutor Jeremy Mull said that Kays got the break of a
lifetime when the judge sentenced him to home incarceration. But Kays
remained committed to his self-defense argument. 'I never got no break
I don't think,' Kays told reporters as he left the courtroom after his
sentencing."
07:51 "The man was identified Friday as Delvin Pollard and he has been
charged with assault with intent to kill, assault on a police officer
and unlawful possession of a firearm. 'Looks like he tried to
assassinate a couple of our police officers,' Newsham said."
10:27 "It wasn't all that popular nationally, in part because local
departments had to pay the expenses for travel and weeks of lodging
for their officers to get federal immigration agent training, but it
sure was a hit in Maricopa County."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, crime is
growing rampant as Bernard Kerik blames anti-police policies for
rising crime in New York and a convicted would-be cop killer also gets
zero jail time.
In the capital, a man who opened fire on two volunteer police officers
lands behind bars and President Trump revives a plan to deputize local
law enforcers in a bid against illegal immigration.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:26 Bernard Kerik slams liberal policies for spike in NY crime
03:17 Convicted attempted cop killer will not serve jail time
07:26 DC man opens fire on volunteer officers
09:27 Trump to deputize local law enforcement for immigration
crackdown
RESOURCES
http://nationalpolice.org/
QUOTES
00:39 "Three deputies found the suspect, Romello Barnes, as he tried
leaving the complex and chased him into an apartment. They ordered him
to drop his knife, but he refused, so they deployed K9 Tonto, but he
wouldn't budge, according to Chronister. The three deputies are still
in fear for their life and are forced to fire their service weapons,
striking the suspect, who succumbed to his injuries and is at the
scene deceased."
03:20 "He then approached the upper stairwell armed with a compound
bow and fired an arrow that struck Stearns County Deputy Paul Orvis.
The complaint states State Patrol Trooper Anthony Butler and Melrose
Officer Patrick Nechanicky returned fire before Olson fired a second
arrow. A second volley of gunfire followed from the officers, striking
Olson in the left shoulder and buttock."
05:38 "The motivation clearly appears to be a bias towards both the
Jewish community and law enforcement," Carpenito said. "This is going
to be investigated going forward ... as a domestic terrorism event."
09:45 "He said investigators believe Seals was shot to death when he
confronted the suspects in Bayview cemetery. He said Anderson and
Graham were prime suspects in the murder this past weekend of an Uber
driver officials identified as Michael Rumberger."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police
forces responded to violent crimes in their neighborhoods. One Tampa
man, who has a history of violence, slashed his mother and was gunned
down.
A Jewish deli shooting, which saw three people and a a police
detective killed, is also being investigated as a domestic terrorism
case. The two suspects appear to have been motivated by anti-Semitic
and anti-law enforcement sentiments.
And finally, a man who fired a bow and arrow at cops is sentenced to
15 years in prison.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:20 Tampa: Man attacks mom with knife, is shot and killed
01:56 Man who attacked cops with bow and arrow gets 15 years
04:22 Jewish deli shooting investigated as domestic terrorism
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:01 "The police chief defended his decision to the Lexington Herald-
Leader, saying, 'That design is basically to give back to the police
officers. Our lives matter just as much as anybody's. I'm not racist
or anything like that. I'm not trying to stir anything up like that. I
consider it to be a 'warrior logo.'"
02:21 "Littleton is expected to appear before Wayne Circuit Judge
Vonda Evans Wednesday morning for a motion hearing. Police submitted
warrants to Wayne County prosecutors seeking charges against three of
the men including Littleton. Detectives determined there wasn't enough
evidence to seek charges against the fourth suspect."
06:53 "As the officer called for backup and tried to cuff Ogunbanjo,
he allegedly tried to grab the officer's handgun, but eventually
grabbed the officer's body camera, which fell to the ground during the
struggle while still recording and put it in his pocket, White said.
According to White, Ogunbanjo kept demanding the officer give him his
gun, and elbowed him at one point."
08:48 "But Judge Nicholas Garaufis instead ordered Ramos jailed so
that Mosomillo's kin, who weren't present Tuesday, can speak at her
sentencing, which he set for Dec. 20. 'I don't care if it was one year
ago or 10 years ago or 20 years ago,' Garaufis said. 'When someone is
murdered … I want to hear from the family if the family wants to speak
to me.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Kentucky
locals were outraged over patrol cars designed with decals of comic
book character "The Punisher" and man who threatened to kill white
cops on Facebook in 2016 has plead guilty.
In other parts of the country, a former University of California at
Berkeley football player has been arrested on a $185,000 bond for
assaulting a police officer. Also, convicted cop killer Betsy Ramos
wins parole but gets sent right back afterwards.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:14 Blue Lives Matter: 'Punisher' decals from Ky patrol cars removed
01:47 Man who threatened cops on Facebook pleads guilty
05:40 Ex-Cal football player charged with assault on police officer
08:06 Cop killer gets parole, lands right behind bars
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:39 "Miller also pleaded guilty to one count of making a false
written statement on a federal form, falsely claiming that he was not
an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance, in
order to purchase a firearm from an Independence, Missouri,
pawnshop.By pleading guilty, Miller admitted that he illegally
purchased, or attempted to purchase, more than 15 firearms from five
licensed firearms dealers."
05:20 "The lower court, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, upheld
a decision in April that allowed the lawsuit filed by a Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, police officer against Mckesson to move forward. The
officer, labeled as John Doe in the lawsuit, was injured during
protests after the 2016 killing of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black
man who was shot dead by Baton Rouge police."
09:27 "Bibaud said she had performed sexual acts to pay for the drugs,
and had offered to perform sexual favors for Sceviour in exchange for
leniency, the report stated. During the ride to jail, she claimed her
father was a judge, but the trooper was skeptical."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, another
Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative leads to a Lee's Summit man to
plead guilty to purchasing 15 illegal firearms in addition to
admission of heroin use.
The Black Lives Matter issue is also far from over as the ACLU appeals
to the Supreme Court to overturn the decision to prosecute activist
DeRay Mckesson. And in the "Troopergate" scandal, Trooper Ryan
Sceviour has finally been cleared of any charges.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:11 Project Safe Neighborhoods: Suspect pleads guilty to purchasing
15 illegal guns
04:30 ACLU appeals to SC: Overturn decision vs activist DeRay Mckesson
07:36 Troopergate update: Trooper Ryan Sceviour cleared of wrongdoing
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
01:26 "'They confronted the guy at the back end of the alley,' said
San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera. “He had a weapon with him,
they asked him to get on the ground and drop the weapon, he didn't so
both officers fired."
04:20 "'If communities donÕt give that support and respect, they might
find themselves without the police protection they need,' he added.
Critics honed in on Barr's use of the word 'communities,' and declared
that he was clearly referring to communities of color, the HuffPost
reported."
05:57 "A total of 414 law enforcement officers were nominated for the
Attorney GeneralÕs Award this year, according to the DOJ's press
release."
08:29 "'During Deputy Jessop's search in more than a million acres of
forest, he heard a faint whimper, and found a baby boy lying face
down,' the DOJ said. 'To his surprise, the baby was alive and
uninjured. There is no question Deputy Jessop's instincts,
perseverance, and dedication saved the childÕs life.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, an
officer-involved shooting in small Texas town leaves residents in
shock. Also, during Third Annual Attorney GeneralÕs Award for
Distinguished Service in Policing, US Attorney General William Barr is
now in hot water for saying that lack of "community" support and
respect will cause them to lose police protection.
However, the event recognized the extraordinary acts by law
enforcement individuals which led to significant impact in their
communities. A total of 414 officers were nominated this year.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:18 Unknown suspect in hospital after officer-involved shooting in
small Texas town
02:50 AG's Award for Distinguished Service: AG says lack of
'community' support will remove police protection
06:03 Extraordinary acts by police officers recognized
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:34 "Foley police say the passenger, James Walker Stewart ran from
the officer, and a fight ensued. During the struggle, Stewart tried to
grab the officer's gun. The officer fired his gun, striking Stewart.
Stewart was taken to USA Hospital and underwent surgery. He is
expected to live."
02:58 "Officers went inside the home and found the suspect
“straddling” his mother while holding a knife; that is when the two
officers fired their weapons at the 60-year-old son, police said. He
was pronounced dead at the scene."
05:30 "Through Project Exile, if someone is found to be in possession
of a firearm when they had lost their right to legally possess one,
and is tried and convicted, they can be exiled from the community and
sent away to serve time in federal prison."
08:38 "Lang believes in a 'data-driven, comprehensive approach to
reducing violent crime that involves prevention, re-entry,
prosecution, better investigation and more collaboration, focusing on
the five to ten percent of people that are committing the 60 to 70
percent of the violent crime.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police
responded to calls of violent crime and shot the suspects. In the case
in Foley, the suspect tried to grab an officer's firearm and was shot
in response. He is expected to live. The suspect in Concord, however,
was fatally shot as he was attacking his elderly parents with a knife
and toy gun.
Government initiatives are also being celebrated, with Project Exile
celebrating 21 years and Project Safe Neighborhoods using a datadriven
approach to successfully clamp down on violent criminals in
Randolph County.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:17 Foley man shot trying to grab cop's gun
02:04 Concord man shot dead while attacking elderly parents
04:00 Rochester, NY: Project Exile celebrates 21st anniversary
07:25 Randolph County: Project Safe Neighborhoods identifies violent
criminals
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:28 "One of those people, Savannah Jo Eastman, was the girlfriend of
Michael Veatch, who died in a shootout with police along Hwy 30 near
St. Helens in October. Veatch was previously connected to the DeRosier
shooting. Ricky Roberts is the other person charged."
03:31 "He said the male had a gun with a laser on it in his face. He
turned around and ran out of the back of the hotel, when he heard the
man fire a round toward him. He described the suspect as a man with
tattoos on his face and all over his head."
07:52 "'Some sort of incident occurred between the officer and that
person while he was on that traffic stop,' she said. 'Right now, we
have very limited information on exactly what transpired during the
exchange between the officer and the person.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, more
murders and related-violence were reported, as well unprovoked
shootings. In Cowlitz County, two more people were charged with
harboring the killer of Deputy DeRosier who was killed in April of
this year.
In Rawlins, Wyoming, a man with tattoos on his face discharged a
handgun in a hotel and was arrested. He has pleaded not guilty to a
variety of felonies and misdemeanors. And in Baltimore, a report with
very few details has emerged of a man who allegedly tried to harm
himself and was shot dead by a responding officer. It is unclear if
the officer's body camera was on at the time.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:17 Deputy DeRosier murder update: 2 more charged for harboring
killer
02:26 Rawlins hotel shooter pleads not guilty, faces multiple felonies
& misdemeanors
06:52 Baltimore man threatens to harm self, is shot dead by police
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:28 "One of those people, Savannah Jo Eastman, was the girlfriend of
Michael Veatch, who died in a shootout with police along Hwy 30 near
St. Helens in October. Veatch was previously connected to the DeRosier
shooting. Ricky Roberts is the other person charged."
03:31 "He said the male had a gun with a laser on it in his face. He
turned around and ran out of the back of the hotel, when he heard the
man fire a round toward him. He described the suspect as a man with
tattoos on his face and all over his head."
07:52 "'Some sort of incident occurred between the officer and that
person while he was on that traffic stop,' she said. 'Right now, we
have very limited information on exactly what transpired during the
exchange between the officer and the person.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, more
murders and related-violence were reported, as well unprovoked
shootings. In Cowlitz County, two more people were charged with
harboring the killer of Deputy DeRosier who was killed in April of
this year.
In Rawlins, Wyoming, a man with tattoos on his face discharged a
handgun in a hotel and was arrested. He has pleaded not guilty to a
variety of felonies and misdemeanors. And in Baltimore, a report with
very few details has emerged of a man who allegedly tried to harm
himself and was shot dead by a responding officer. It is unclear if
the officer's body camera was on at the time.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:17 Deputy DeRosier murder update: 2 more charged for harboring
killer
02:26 Rawlins hotel shooter pleads not guilty, faces multiple felonies
& misdemeanors
06:52 Baltimore man threatens to harm self, is shot dead by police
RESOURCES
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QUOTES
01:40 "'Investigators were able to identify the suspect who damaged
the vehicle as 37-year-old Shaun Clancy,' the Portland Police Bureau
said in a release. 'Investigators worked with the Multnomah County
District Attorney's Office and the case was presented to a grand jury.
The grand jury issued a secret indictment warrant for one count of
Criminal Mischief I on August 13, 2019.'"
03:16 "Police arrested at least 58 anti-cop demonstrators who flooded
the streets of Upper Manhattan to protest a fare-evasion crackdown and
police in the subways Friday night. The crowd swelled to about two
hundred people soon after the protest kicked off in Harlem."
06:11 "When Daniels saw police cars stop and officers approach,
however, he put the vehicle in reverse and 'smashed into a police
vehicle, narrowly missing one officer on foot who jumped out of the
way,' Silverio said. Officers were able to detain Daniels, Canady and
Hadley there and seized the gun and drugs, police said."
08:37 "The deputy saw the motorcycle's taillights go 'from standing
height to ground level,' the incident report states. 'At the time the
taillight lowered to the ground, I observed a silhouette running from
the motorcycle into the median, fall, and then continue south east
towards an alley,' the deputy says in the incident report. The deputy
left his vehicle and chased Duran on foot, running to the alley, where
he heard Duran cutting through the backyard of a home on Carrasco
Avenue."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police
arrest suspects in previous violent crimes, with an Antifa member who
damaged a senior citizen's car during a protest and a Waterbury man
wanted for a shooting gets arrested in a drug bust.
In other news, dozens of protesters were nabbed in Harlem as they
demonstrated against the fare evasion issue that has divided the
community. And in Grant County, South Carolina, sheriffs ended up in
two separate high speed motorcycles pursuits that concluded with both
rider suspects arrested.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:18 Antifa member who attacked senior citizen in 2018 is arrested
03:13 Fare-evasion crackdown: 58 anti-cop demonstrators nabbed
04:37 Waterbury shooting suspect caught in drug bust—tries to run over
cop
06:33 Grant County sheriffs engage in separate motorcycle pursuits
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:52 "'There's a morale problem,' Watson said of the shirts. But others saw
the shirts as a symbol of division. Arapahoe County Democratic Chairwoman
Kristen Mallory said during public comment the shirts were 'shameful' and a
clear message that those council members don't support the Black Lives
Matter movement."
04:39 "The petition must gather signatures from 20% of the 42,713
registered voters in the district. Then, if the department certifies the
signatures, it will call for a recall election, where voters must pass a simple
majority to unseat the official. The mayor will then appoint a replacement."
08:39 "'We are already seeing many liberal judges in our city releasing
people without bail, even people who have extensive criminal histories,' she
said. 'And what's really disturbing about the bail law that will take in effect, is
that it doesn't consider someone's criminal history. They could have a
dozen, two dozen, three dozen convictions and could still walk out the door
and be released without bail.'"
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, squabbles
deepen the divisions in local communities and an increase in crime in Bay
Ridge, Brooklyn is being blamed on new bail reform laws.
The "Thin Blue Line" issue has pitted the Aurora City Council members
against themselves and a group of Richmond District residents initiated a
move to unseat Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer for her role in chanting
against the San Francisco police force.
There is also an uptick in crimes in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn that is spitting local
politicians. Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis has pinned it on new
problematic bail reform laws while Council Member Justin Brannan
disagrees with the underlying reasons.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:11 Aurora City Council squabbles over "Thin Blue Line"
03:35 Residents initiate recall petition against Sandra Lee Fewer
06:24 Increase in Bay Ridge crimes blamed on bail reform laws
RESOURCES
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02:26 "Officers went to Fenn's residence to locate her. When Fenn answered the door, an officer told her why he was there and attempted to detain her. Fenn refused to comply and fought with the officer, repeatedly kicking the officer until she was successfully placed in handcuffs. Fenn was placed in a patrol vehicle for transport where she repeatedly kicked the windows of the patrol vehicle."
03:54 "A man shot and killed by a San Jose police sergeant on Nov. 9 has been identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office as Andrew Joseph Roberts, 29, of Aptos. Sgt. Lee Tassio opened fire when Roberts lunged for his service weapon, according to Chief Eddie Garcia." 08:58 "Two days after the incident, forensic pathologist Manuel Montez conducted an autopsy. Dr. Montez observed a total of 19 gunshot wounds, to Mr. Valdez's head, torso, neck and extremities with perforations of the brain, lungs, diaphragm, liver, intestines, stomach and pancreas. He also noted four graze wounds located on the jaw, chest and abdomen." 10:28 "Witness Dedrick Gamble said at least one person in the crowd fired a gun, causing police to approach, and then at least one officer fired.'When he hit the guy, the police came up behind them and the next thing you know, they was on the ground. ... Crazy. It's madness down here,' Gamble said."
SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police-involved shooting cases get updates, and a disturbance in a Jack in the Box ends in the arrest of an intoxicated mom who had a baby with her. A 2-year old police-involved shooting case gets closure in Santa Barbara when the DA ruled a man shot 19 times by responding officers was justifiable homicide. And, more recently, a man killed in a San Jose highway has been identified as Andrew Joseph Roberts, 29-years old from Aptos.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:16 Mom makes scene at Jack in the Box, kicks officers 03:51 San Jose man fatally shot by police sergeant in Highway 85 identified 06:18 2 years in the making: DA rules officer-involved shooting justifiable homicide
09:40 Chaos in Charlotte: Cops shoot bar brawlers with 1 dead
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QUOTES
00:56 "The suspect then took off running, prompting a foot chase that wound its way
to Torres High, where the suspect jumped a fence onto the campus. Deputies
surrounded the man and ordered him to drop his sword and surrender. When he began to
advance on deputies, they opened fire on him".
02:05 "After being treated at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta for gunshot wounds
last week, Macias was rearrested Tuesday morning, Nov. 12 and booked into Siskiyou
County Jail on charges of felony resisting arrest, assault with a deadly weapon (not
a firearm) and attempt to murder a peace officer."
05:48 "Two officers got into an altercation with the suspect. One officer attempted
to wrestle the suspect's weapon away from him while the second officer, Sgt. Lee
Tassio, reportedly shot the suspect with a Tazer. The Tazer shot did not
incapacitate the suspect, according to Garcia, and Tassio fired a bullet at the
suspect after the 29-year-old reportedly reached for Tassio's gun. The bullet killed
the man."
07:07 "Liberatore was off-duty with his family at a park in Mount Pleasant when he
heard the screams of a 5-year-old girl. He ran to the scene and saw the young girl
being viciously attacked by a coyote. He shepherded his own family to safety and,
without hesitation, wrestled and pulled the animal off the girl, restraining it
until local police officers arrived and put the animal down."
09:53 "'The suspect stopped. He then backed up and intentionally rammed the police
cruiser, and then he did it a second time, intentionally rammed a police cruiser,
which was able to get him the room he needed to get out of that lot,' Lambert
said."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police forces from
around the country got into violent situations when suspects attacked them with a
variety of weapons, including a sword and handguns with extended magazines, mostly
ending with the suspects getting fatally shot.
Another car chase happened, this time in Ohio, where the suspect hit road signs,
intentionally rammed a police cruiser twice, and clipped nearby vehicles. And some
good news, an Irvington cop is recognized for his actions that saved a little girl
from a rabid coyote's vicious attack.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:15 Sword-wielding man fatally shot in East LA school
01:57 Teen who tried to murder cop treated for gunshot wounds & rearrested
04:29 Repeat offender goes for deputy's gun, is shot dead
06:22 Irvington cop recognized for extraordinary actions in vicious coyote attack
08:51 Kettering, Ohio: Suspect rams cop cars; ensuing car chase caught on camera
RESOURCES
National Police Association
QUOTES
00:58 "Officer Biddle reportedly told her to stop, but she refused. Police said at that point Jimenez reportedly pulled out a knife and held it above her head as she continued to walk towards him. Officer Biddle kept shouting at her to put the knife down, but she instead threw the knife, hitting him in the upper chest. That's when he used a taser to get her into custody."
02:42 "Hill was found near Richmond Street, and a 'violent struggle ensued,' according to police, after Hill refused to comply with an officer's demands. Police said Hill spit blood at and tried to gouge out the eye of one officer, and broke the eyeglasses of another. Police said they found three knives on Hill after he was subdued.
04:17 "Officers tased Bertrand in an attempt to gain control of him. Bertrand then headbutted an officer leaving a bruise on the officer's left eye. They noted that while escorting Bertrand out of the residence Bertrand said, 'yeah I headbutted that blank
06:06 "Wilder said three adult witnesses heard deputies giving Renew commands to get out of the truck. Those witnesses stated that's when Renew began revving the engine and drove right towards LeBlanc and Pennell.Both deputies opened fire, killing Renew. The windshield of the truck was filled with bullet holes."
07:39 "Brandy Fortson, who was elected to the board earlier this year, tweeted from a personal account on Thursday morning. Fortson's tweet read, 'Hey kids, always remember that all cops are bastards.'"
10:00 "Marquis Bernard Malloy, 29, of Fayetteville, pleaded guilty Feb. 29 to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of heroin and a quantity of cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and felon in possession of a firearm."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, carjacking incidents were reported and a recent story of a carjacking woman who tried to run over deputies gets an update. Elsewhere, officers from around the country were responding to a variety of reports and were then assaulted, including a suicidal man who was cutting his wrists.
Also, a Corvallis, Oregon board member tweets that "all cops are bastards" and will be resigning on Tuesday. And in a continuation of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a Fayetteville man is caught with a 9mm and several grams of cocaine and heroin.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:18 Burglary suspect hides in bushes, throws knife at cop when caught
01:41 Drunk man jacks car, crashes it & attacks arresting officers
03:30 Suicidal man cuts wrists & headbutts cop
05:06 Woman who stole truck, attempted to run over cops identified
07:29 Corvallis board member tweets cop hate, will resign
09:48 Fayetteville: Man gets 15 years for drugs & weapons
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QUOTES
03:05 "Of nine rounds fired at Miller, one hit him in the hand.
Douglas County deputy Tyree Holdridge, who was following Miller and
saw the gun battle, fired his weapon at the rear of the Toyota in an
effort to save his sergeant. 'He put two officers at risk and deserves
the maximum,' Casper said."
05:09 "The rampage began 10:14 a.m. April 26 when Jefferson and his
cousin, Marcus Jackson became involved in an argument, in which
Jefferson threatened to kill him if he called police. Jefferson took
off with Jackson's 2015 Toyota Camry after shooting him in the
driveway of his home. Three hours later, he killed Laron Davis and at
2:42 p.m. shot and killed Calvin Kelly, according to the probable
cause sheet."
06:50 "'To say this [the flag] was created to be anti any other
movement, to say this is [a] white supremacist or divisive symbol is
just outrageous,' O'Donnell said. 'You know, five minutes of research
would have proved otherwise.' O'Donnell believes the move by Elrich is
strictly political because a similar 'thin red line' flag given to the
nearby fire department from the same family did not spark
controversy."
08:54 "According to San Jose police, officers pulled a car over then
the adult male passenger pulled out a handgun. That's when an officer
fired, striking the man at least once. He was pronounced dead at the
scene. As investigators collected evidence, southbound highway 85 was
closed from Saratoga Avenue to Winchester Blvd creating a traffic
nightmare."
10:05 "Cleveland, 28, has been with the department for five years. He
was shot on Oct. 5 along with four other people after a fight broke
out in the 10000 block of Crown Point Drive in north St. Louis County.
Cleveland, a graduate of Normandy High School, was shot once in the
side. His liver, one of his lungs and one of his kidneys were
punctured, police said. He must undergo one more surgery, his mother
LaQuitta Lowman said. It's unclear when he will return to work."
SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police
figure in drug busts, car chases, and shoot outs convicted felons. A
Nevada woman faces a stack of charges racked up in the past 5 months
including a felony charge for battery on an officer, after she drove
away from the deputy who was investigating drugs in her car. Kimberly
Ann Maddox hit 2 parked cars as well.
The "Thin Blue Line" issue is also far from over as rallyists gather
outside the controversial Montgomery police department to protest the
alleged politicizing of county executive Marc Elrich. And in St. Louis
County, Cleveland, the local community raises thousands of dollars for
a hero cop who was shot on his side, puncturing his liver, lungs, and
a kidney.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:16 Nevada woman racks up charges: Drugs, battery & trafficking
01:53 Killer steals car & fires on cops; gets maximum 40 years
05:39 "Thin Blue Line" update: Protest vs Montgomery Exec Elrich
08:27 Highway 85 shooting causes massive traffic jam
09:51 Thousands of dollars raised for St. Louis hero cop
RESOURCES
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``` QUOTES 01:42 "The five-day operation targeting fugitives wanted for violent criminal offenses in Creek County was finalized this week. 'Today, 34 violent offenders have been apprehended as a result of Operation Fallback,' said U.S. Attorney Trent Shores."
04:11 "Heuser-Whitaker and his nine co-conspirators worked in at least six-man teams for each robbery, which included inside and outside look-outs, getaway drivers, and two gunmen. The robbery crew used police scanners to monitor law enforcement activity and earpieces to communicate with one another." 05:41 "Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime." 08:59 "One of the greatest concerns is the increasing number of privately made weapons that do not carry serial numbers and are sold illegally, said Jennifer Cicolani, the assistant agent in charge of the San Francisco division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives." 11:41 "Through Project Safe Neighborhoods we use data driven approaches to focus prosecution resources and investigation resources on the most violent. But that's not all we do. We also engage the probation office, social agencies, churches, charities so that if there are those that are moving in that direction or on the precipice of that activity, we give them a hard talking to and say, 'Hey you're on our radar screen,' Martin said." ------------------------ SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police go on the offensive to enforce Project Safe Neighborhoods and its affiliated operations, the Justice Department's core initiative to reduce violent crime from all over the country. Members of notorious gangs like the Bloods and Hell's Angels have been arrested on various charges involving guns and drugs.
------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 00:15 Kanawha County: Suicidal man open fires on deputies 01:14 Operation Fallback nets dozens of violent offenders 03:33 Bloods member gets 24 years for shooting Harris Teeter manager 06:38 Project Safe Neighborhoods cracks down on Modesto CA Hell's Angels 09:52 Deputy U.S. attorney general urges law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime ------------------------ RESOURCES National Police Association
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QUOTES (01:42) "In January of 2017, family members called police to report getting text messages from the suspect stating he wanted to commit suicide by cop and that quote, 'This time they will not shoot me with a rubber bullet,' Garcia said." 02:36 "A man accused of donning a Jesus Christ costume and attacking a police officer unprovoked on Halloween has been arrested in Idaho and will be extradited to San Diego, authorities said Wednesday." 04:17 "There is growing outrage after a controversial anti-police chant broke out Tuesday night at San Francisco District Attorney candidate Chesa Boudin's election party. In fact, there is a video which shows city supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer starting a profanitylaced chant against the police officer's association." 08:16 "'It used to be that a Glock pistol was the status symbol. Now I want this with the full automatic. This is the cool thing to have,' ATF agent Brian Hester said, while demonstrating how guns without serial numbers and with conversion kits can be assembled." 10:53 "More than 30 law enforcement men and women from Allegheny, Beaver, and Washington counties were honored for their heroic bravery and dedication above and beyond the call of duty." SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, a politician hurls disrespect against the police and the DOJ reports success in drive to bring guns off the streets. San Francisco supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer is caught on video leading a profanity-laden chant against their own police association. Tony Montoya, president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, went on the offensive to denounce the disrespect. Meanwhile, the DOJ reports that more guns are off the street due to more targeted efforts from Project Safe Neighborhoods. Elsewhere, another suicide by cop incident is also reported in San Jose as the suspect approached a group of high school students with a replica gun in hand. He was fatally shot by an officer armed with a rifle. A man dressed up as Jesus for Halloween assaults an officer and flees to Idaho. He has since been caught and will be extradited back to San Diego. And Amen Corner, a local non-political, non-partisan group in Penn Hills, honors its police in a luncheon. HIGHLIGHTS 00:18 Man who allegedly desired suicide by cop is fatally shot 02:32 Suspect in Jesus costume assaults officer, is eventually caught 04:07 SF City supervisor leads profanity-laced chant against police 06:34 DOJ targets repeat offenders, reports more guns now off the streets 10:36 Penn Hills officers honored at local luncheon RESOURCES National Police Association
QUOTES 00:59 "Lodi police spokesperson Lieutenant Mike Manetti said sometimes officers don't know what kind of firepower they'll be facing until they arrive on the scene. 'There's a sense of urgency that goes into it, no matter how competent you feel with your firearm. You definitely don't want to be under-matched like that,' Manetti said." 03:33 "A chase of a stolen vehicle starting in North Georgia ends in Tennessee with an officer involved shooting. The suspect was shot, and a deputy was injured in the pursuit. It started in Dade County, and ended in Marion County." 05:56 "The pursuing officers could not pull Eukenio off the other officer and deployed a Taser to stop the assault. Eukenio was removed from the officer but placed both his hands under his stomach near his waistband and refused to move them, police said. A Taser was deployed for a second time, and the officers gained control of Eukenio's arms and placed him in handcuffs." 08:07 "Before a standing-room-only crowd, Sgt. Daniel Haines was presented with the police department's 'Medal of Courage,' a new award given to officers who achieve 'a highly unusual accomplishment.' Haines has been hailed as a hero for his help with the April arrest of a man who has been charged with violently attacked two teens, sexually assaulting one and stabbing both, during a home invasion in Sleepy Hollow." 10:43 "West Dundee police detective Nathan Herman was presented with the Medal of Valor, a new award given for 'a distinguished act of bravery in the line of duty.' Herman, a sniper on the Kane County SWAT Team, responded to a call in July in South Elgin for a 52-year-old man who was armed with a rifle and shotgun and was outside firing rounds, Gorski said." SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police shootings, memorials, and awards take the limelight. Reports of trespassing and stolen vehicles also made the front pages. In California, a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle traded fire with a police officer and, despite being shot several times, is expected to make a full recovery. The officer remained unhurt. A stolen car chase that started in North Georgia and ended in Tennessee results in violence. The pursuing police car is wrecked, injuring the officer, while the suspect was shot. West Dundee officers are also commended for extraordinary actions in the line of duty and presented with new awards, the Medal of Courage and Medal of Valor. HIGHLIGHTS 00:16 Gun battle in Lodi: Officer vs man armed with semi-automatic rifle 02:07 Permanent memorial sought for fallen Harris Country deputy 03:29 Stolen car chase ends with wrecked patrol car & suspect shot 04:17 Assault in Spokane: 2 men vs police officers 06:38 Habitual offender in Boulder Hill arrested again 07:56 2 West Dundee officers awarded for courage & valor RESOURCES National Police Association
``` QUOTES "The demonstration formed soon after 7 p.m. on the streets near the Barclays Center, with protesters unfurling large banners that read 'F—k the police' and 'Don't let these pigs touch us.' The crowd began dispersing by 9 p.m. The demonstration was in response to a planned crackdown on fare evasion by the NYPD — and two controversial police actions in Brooklyn subway stations in recent weeks." "'Arresting people who can't afford a $2.75 fare makes no-one safer and destabilizes our community,' she said. 'New Yorkers know that, they're not having it and they're standing up for each other.'" "'The flag provides a symbol of support to some but it is a symbol of dismissiveness to others. Because it is divisive, the flag will not be posted at the 5th District nor in any public space within the Police Department,' Elrich said in a written statement. 'Under my administration, we are committed to improving police relations with the community and will immediately address any action that stands against our mission.'" "Fire Station 31 continues to display its handcrafted flag. In fact, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664 posted a handful of photos on its Facebook Page thanking Shelton and his son for their kindness and 'amazingly detailed' work." "Kidik was answering a seemingly routine call about a landlord-tenant dispute on May 17, 2018 at 5 Constitution Plaza, the Spectra Boutique Apartments. Kidik made her way to the tenant's ninth floor apartment and was attacked. She suffered serious stab wounds to her neck and throat. Nearby building employees pulled the attacker off her and fellow Hartford police officers rushed her to an ambulance and cleared a path to Hartford Hospital, where surgeons saved her." ------------------------ SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, police forces have made headlines mostly due to sustained and inflicted injuries, as well as anti-police protests. In Florida, a man armed with a sword charged at a deputy screaming, "Shoot me!" and was gunned down. Meanwhile, police forces from New York are facing intense backlash for their planned crackdown on fare evasion, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backing the protesters.
In Maryland, a "Thin Blue Line" flag is dividing the community with some viewing it as racist and the intervention of a MoCo executive as a political move. Elsewhere, a detective who suffered a horrific knife attack last year was forced to retire due to irreparable damage to her neck and throat.
------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 00:08 Florida man charges deputy with a sword & is fatally shot 00:50 Suisun City: Attempted carjacker spits on officer, headbutts police car 01:52 NYC anti-cop protests escalate; face brutal crackdown 02:59 AOC supports Brooklyn protesters 04:29 Backlash: Maryland exec orders 'Thin Blue Line' Flag removed 09:13 Hartford detective forced to retire after violent 2018 attack ------------------------ RESOURCES National Police Association ```