Behind the Badge
Roman: I cracked wise on the radio, and this dispatcher came back with a real zinger
Sometimes I’ll be busy on something at work when a crash goes out and a patrol officer gets dispatched to…
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BTBuzz: Ohio SWAT cop dies two days after being shot in line of duty
An Ohio police officer died two days after he was shot during a SWAT call out when a man opened fire…
Vargas: Tennessee cop showed restraint as he got assaulted responding to domestic dispute
On Tuesday, April 12 in Nashville, Tennessee Officer Matthew Cammarn witnessed a woman being assaulted. When he approached the suspect to…
BTBuzz: California school district allows teachers, staff to carry guns on campus
A Fresno County school district will allow some teachers and staffers to carry guns on school grounds to bolster campus safety.…
BTBuzz: Memphis cop teaches children not to fear police
At the sight of the cop car, the playing children immediately knelt down and threw their hands up over their…
Not exactly words of wisdom from driver on blood-alcohol level: ‘It was .09, but I was fine’
The other night I backed up an officer on a car stop after a guy had made a right turn…
Roman: ‘Duct tape of death’ adds some life to busted-up car involved in traffic collision
Last week I was at a traffic collision where a tow truck changed lanes and hit a car. When I…
BTBuzz: Police cars to get a lot more stealth
Checking the rear view mirror for the silhouette of a police cruiser is going to get a lot more difficult…
BTBuzz: Cop’s gesture fuels new perspective
A Michigan woman’s post is going viral after she publicly thanked a police officer for buying her gas after she…
Roman: Retiring Uncle Eddie inspired me to become a cop
In May of 1990, my uncle Eddie (Ed to most people) graduated from the academy and became a Deputy with…