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Police Humor in Tough Times: One Cop's Mission to Deliver Laughs to First Responders
Law enforcement officer and stand-up comedian Vinnie is live streaming his Sept. 12 performance.
Active and retired officers and subject matter experts offer straight talk to officers and deputies working the urban and rural beats of this country.
Law enforcement officer and stand-up comedian Vinnie is live streaming his Sept. 12 performance.
In aviation, an accident chain usually ends with one or more people dead in a twisted mass of burning metal, investigators conducting a lengthy and expensive inquiry, and mourners lashing out at those responsible for a series of fatal mistakes... Sound familiar?
Officers must assess the risk versus the reward of putting holes in the tires of a fast-moving vehicle while standing dangerously close to the roadway.
Police Union spokesman Champion says Mayor Bottoms is part of the morale problem. "They're just fed up. I mean, their mayor has come out and said everything that they used to do with use of force is not valid—'Don't do it'—so I don't know how we defend ourselves when people want to fight us," he said.
Amid the "social distancing" orders issued by various state governors and local authorities, police officer funerals have changed dramatically.
The SDPD’s Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) instructors are creating a training video on PIU Hybrid operation that will be required viewing for police officers before they can drive the vehicles.
A good number of law enforcement leaders are coming to the conclusion that these "orders" are not law and that enforcing them is preventing them from enforcing actual law.
Accept the fact that a suicide-by-cop incident could happen to you on any call on every shift you work.
There are countless acts of kindness being performed by officers across the country who are going well above and beyond their call of duty to assist people who are in need.
This week in this space, I want to do something a little different. I want to provide you with some inspirational quotes to help you muddle through these troubling and trying times. I'll also add my interpretation of the quotes as they related to law enforcement.