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FOCUS Act: A Law of Unintended Consequences

Recent news that Congress is considering a bill that could strip federal fish and game officers of their firearms struck a nerve with me. It's another example of civilians not realizing the dangers faced by these dedicated officers.

March 4, 2012

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Tenn. Congressman Wants To Eliminate Air Marshals

The president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) said he was appalled by Rep. John Duncan's (R-Tenn.) latest criticism of the Federal Air Marshals Service (FAMS).

February 24, 2012

Technology

Federal Stimulus Bill Establishes Public Safety Broadband Network

The federal government has agreed to establish a public safety broadband network for emergency first responders and provide funding for next-generation 911 technologies.

February 20, 2012

Weapons

Bill Would Strip Fed Wildlife Agents of Firearms

As written, the Freedom from Over‐Criminalization and Unjust Seizures (FOCUS) Act of 2012 would remove authority from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA agents and officers to carry firearms.

February 16, 2012

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Congress' Super Failure

While certain members of Congress hope to furlough government workers as a remedy for the deficit, they continue to ignore the societal cost of ignoring dangerous criminals. The same failed logic has impacted state and local law enforcement as well.

January 8, 2012

Weapons

Senate Defeats Concealed Carry Amendment

The U.S. Senate voted today against allowing people with concealed carry permits in their states to carry guns in all other states that have concealed carry laws.

July 21, 2009

Weapons

Concealed Carry

Two students were killed, 13 injured. But it could have been much worse if Clark had not been on the scene and armed.

June 30, 2002