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Social media and cops: Weighing the risk of officers jumping into the fray
If you’re like most people, you’re probably on some form of social media — whether it be Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn…
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Roman: Officers share more than just a badge
We all have fast paced lives and that take us in different directions. Work schedules change and we slowly drift…
Vargas: ‘Only good cop is a dead cop’ post especially hurtful today
Earlier this week, my sister shared a screenshot from the Facebook page of cop-hating group. The posting included a large…
Roman: Police work is full of head-scratching moments
“You can’t make this stuff up.” That’s a saying in police work that everyone can relate to. It’s a simple…
Roman: An officer’s funeral is unforgettable life lesson
I think of my family every time I hear about a police officer being killed in the line of duty.…
Vargas: National Police Week a poignant reminder of real threats officers face every day
It is a tragic irony National Police Week should start with the death of two police officers in Hattiesburg, Miss.…
Roman: Don’t let carelessness take a life away
How important is traffic safety to you? How many people were killed in the time it took you to watch…
Vargas: High-profile cases corroding public trust
The announcement that six Baltimore police officers were charged with crimes ranging from murder to false arrest in the death…
BTB Radio: Body cameras good for police and the public
In this week’s Behind the Badge Radio podcast, law enforcement veterans Kevin Von Luft and Steven Wolf talked about the…
Guest column from CSP director: O.C. law enforcement a model in aiding victims of crime
“I forgive.” Those two words might be the most difficult for any victim of violence to say. Yet, award-winning author…