Michael J. Coppola

Mexico's Deal With the Devil

The Mexican press estimates that 19.5% of the official ballot boxes were installed in areas controlled by the drug cartels. Many voters avoided the poles altogether in fear of intimidation and violence.

Using Persuasion Tactics to Handle Conflict

Facing conflict and confrontation is inevitable for anyone in law enforcement.  The challenge is to take an angry or uncooperative person and have him or her voluntarily cooperate with you.

Video: Suspect Stabs, Beats New Mexico K-9 Unconscious

An Albuquerque man attacked a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office police dog Monday, repeatedly stabbing the dog in the back before knocking him out with a baseball bat, according to authorities.

Video: Wanted Man Shoots Tennessee Officer in Chest

Body camera video from an Algood, TN, police officer shows the traffic stop shooting that led to a massive manhunt that spanned two states.

Scammers Clone South Carolina Agency’s Phone Number, Coerce Victim to Pay Bogus Fine

One victim paid the thieves nearly $12,000 in Bitcoin. The scammer then attempted to coerce the victim to pay more and he decided to turn himself into the sheriff’s office, where he learned that he had been scammed.

Dangerous Defectors and the Pesetas Prison Gang

The prison gang defector, even after cooperating with law enforcement, is still a formidable and dangerous predator. His mental and criminal cunning, his tactical combat experience, and even his drug addiction remain dangerous to you.

Man Charged with Shooting NY Officer in Face Monday was Released on Gun Charge in July

The man who shot and wounded a Yonkers, NY, police officer got a pass earlier this year from a Bronx judge who allowed him back on the street after a gun charge.

Ramon Rosario