Dave Smith: No Lessons Learned

In the 1980s and 1990s crime was out of control in this country and our leaders did something about it. Now they have abandoned that mission and crime has come back.
In the 1980s and 1990s crime was out of control in this country and our leaders did something about it. Now they have abandoned that mission and crime has come back.
The untruths that have been spread about law enforcement share some of the characteristics of totalitarian propaganda.
Take a hint from our pilot friends. In an emergency, you need to be able to access all of your equipment without looking.
Turning your police experience into instruction for other officers requires you to learn how to teach.
It’s critical that everyone in your agency knows what to do after an officer-involved shooting.
With the summer heat, we may see pro-choice demonstrations that are mostly peaceful until nightfall.
Gangs are America’s primary criminal problem and few of our leaders want to address it.
Looking back a century ago, we can see that America has always faced great challenges. And law enforcement officers have always played a role in helping us meet those challenges.
Most officers know proper tactics and techniques, but time, routine, and the failure of supervisors to “coach” can lead to dangerous habits.
Every American should have the choice to be vaccinated or not, instead of being forced to take the jab or lose their job.
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