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Vargas: Witnesses disagree whether arrest was legitimate use of force or an overreaction
I’ve said it before: There’s no easy way to put handcuffs on someone who doesn’t want them put on. It’s…
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Vargas: While we continued to yell at each other, more children were killed
I’m sitting here looking at my keyboard, wondering what to say. Another day, another school shooting. Young lives tragically lost.…
Vargas: Few know the stories of those impacted when a police officer is killed
I finally had a chance to watch the documentary “Fallen,” a 2017 production now available on Netflix and for purchase…
Vargas: Police officers are shot every day, but few of us know their stories
On Feb. 6, 2018, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Belanger died from a gunshot wound to the head. It was…
Vargas: Pastor attempts to prevent arrest of domestic violence suspect
The decisions officers make from day to day are often called into question by a public whose understanding of policing…
Vargas: With school shootings making headlines, you have to ask yourself where kids are getting guns
Once again, one of our nation’s schools has been the scene of a mass shooting. Yesterday, a student came to the…
Vargas: It’s everyone’s job to make sure children are safe
Many of us have been shocked by the story out of Perris, CA, of a couple with 13 children who allegedly…
Vargas: ‘No, you can’t see my driver’s license or registration’
Chances are, like the vast majority of law-abiding citizens, if a police officer pulls you over, you pretty much do…
Vargas: Traffic stop turns into a life or death struggle for North Little Rock, Arkansas officers
North Little Rock Police Department officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two men and 17-year-old Charles…
Vargas: Top issues for law enforcement in 2017
2017 has been a busy year for law enforcement. A lot of things have happened, but here is a recap…