Tag: Donald Trump

Patrol

Trump Issues Proclamation Advocating Federal Death Penalty for Cop Killers

As part of his National Police Week statement, Trump said a federal death penalty for murdering law enforcement officers sends “an unequivocal message that... blatant disregard for the lives of our Nation’s heroes will not be tolerated."

May 13, 2025

Patrol

President Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Opened as a prison in 1934, Alcatraz (“The Rock”) Federal Penitentiary is situated in San Francisco Bay and is now a museum. The prison closed in 1963.

May 5, 2025

Procedures & Policies

Trump Issues Executive Order He Says Will Help Police Fight Crime

“My Administration is steadfastly committed to empowering State and local law enforcement to firmly police dangerous criminal behavior and protect innocent citizens,” Trump said.

April 29, 2025

Point of Law

Dave Smith: Pardon Me

While a pardon restores your rights, it doesn’t erase your conviction, nor does it shield you from civil suits, seizure and forfeitures, or protect you from other prosecutions for crimes other than the ones pardoned.

March 11, 2025

Patrol

President Trump Wants Death Penalty for Cop Killers

The death penalty discussion came as Trump was paying tribute to slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller and honored his widow Stephanie, who attended the speech.

March 5, 2025

Point of Law

Justice Department Dismisses DEI Lawsuits Against Police Agencies

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced yesterday that the Justice Department will dismiss lawsuits currently in progress over hiring standards at the Maryland State Police and City of South Bend Police Department.

February 27, 2025

Command

Massachusetts Town Official Fired for Ordering Removal of Trump Flag from Police Gym

In January, West Boylston Police Chief Dennis Minnich was giving a tour of the department when town administrator James Ryan apparently spotted a Trump flag in the police gym, which is private, and ordered Minnich to remove it.

February 24, 2025

Investigations

National FOP Declares Support for Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director

"He has committed to building on the level of trust and collegiality the FBI enjoys with the law enforcement community, and we will all benefit from the enhanced impact the FBI can have on public safety..." FOP National President Patrick Yoes wrote.

February 12, 2025

Patrol

Some Police Angered by Pardon of J6 Rioters Convicted of Attacking Officers

“When perpetrators of crimes, especially serious crimes, are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message...potentially emboldening others to commit similar acts of violence," the joint IACP/FOP statement said.

January 21, 2025

Command

Outspoken Sheriff Disagrees with Trump’s Pardon of Rioters who Assaulted Police

“I would have much rather that he considered those cases independently, rather than blanket pardons and commutations because there is never an acceptable reason to assault, hit, attack law enforcement officers who are trying to do their job," Judd said.

January 21, 2025

Special Units

Report on Trump Assassination Attempts Suggests Removing Secret Service from DHS

The bipartisan task force released the 180-page report on Tuesday, offering one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of the July assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally and a second attempt in Florida two months later.

December 11, 2024

Patrol

President-Elect Trump Attends Service for Fallen Florida Deputies

Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis arrived without fanfare, taking their seats on stage behind a slate of bullet-proof glass. Trump stood and saluted as members of PBSO's honor guard carried the coffins of the three deputies on stage

December 3, 2024