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Inside the Badge is a collection of blogs offering unique insights and perspectives from the Law Enforcement Community

Putting Officer-Involved Shootings in Los Angeles in Perspective

The precise circumstances that lead to each OIS are unique, except that in every instance, the officers involved made split-second, life-and-death decisions based on their perception that their own lives or those of others were in danger.

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Inside the Badge by Randy SuttonAugust 14, 2015

Remember "The Mission"

With very few exceptions, it is my belief that the men and women who serve in law enforcement made the choice to wear a badge because they believed that they could make a difference in the lives of others.

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Inside the Badge by Alexa MorelliJuly 23, 2015

What I Learned Being the Daughter of Police Officers

My mother, father, and stepfather are all (now retired) police officers. I thought I'd share my knowledge with the world by compiling a list of the most important things my law enforcement parents have taught me over the years.

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Inside the Badge by Uniform StoriesJuly 14, 2015

15 of the Most Absurd Police Department Names

Some town names in our country, not to mention around the globe, are just plain silly. And when you see the police cars patrolling these silly-named towns it just adds to the level of silliness.

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Inside the Badge by Randy SuttonJuly 9, 2015

Baltimore Should Have Never Hired Batts in the First Place

If you come forward you are “the snitch,” and you face being ostracized by your peers. If you don’t come forward, you may be drawn into the scandal and be seen as an accomplice.

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Why Did Ezell Ford Attack LAPD Officers?

A bench warrant for Ford’s arrest was outstanding at the time of his interaction with the LAPD officers. Ford had previously been convicted of stealing a car in Santa Barbara court, and was on probation in January of last year when he pleaded guilty to trespass in Los Angeles court. As a result, the Santa Barbara court revoked Ford’s probation and issued a warrant for his arrest.

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