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‘But I’m not drunk,’ says first DUI collision suspect of new year
The clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and it didn’t take long before we had our first DUI collision…
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Vargas: Here are some of the major issues facing law enforcement in the New Year
As we mark the end of 2015 I wanted to share what I think are some of the major issues…
Vargas: Videos of shootings underscore why officers want to see your hands at all times
The week before Christmas, a police officer almost died after being shot in the leg during a vehicle stop. It…
Vargas: It’s impossible to shake memories of my worst Christmas ever as a police officer
Every year at this time as we are celebrating holidays with family and friends, I always think about my worst Christmas…
Vargas: Viral video of woman resisting arrest isn’t pretty, but state trooper kept pretty calm
This week I watched a viral video from Florida of a state trooper arresting a woman at the DMV. From…
Vargas: We all need to be more vigilant and step up and report suspicious behavior
It’s been just a week since the tragic terrorist attack at the San Bernardino Inland Regional Center. The ugly face…
Roman: Don’t have a car jack? Don’t do what this guy did
Wikipedia defines the Darwin Awards as “individuals who have supposedly contributed to human evaluation by selecting themselves out of the…
Roman: Dreaming of a day drivers are licensed, insured and sober
I rarely have dreams about work. If I do, it has to do with going back to the academy for…
Roman: How do you know the other car was going too fast if you didn’t see it?
“Did you see it before the collision?” “No.” This exchange happens all the time at traffic collisions. In most cases,…
Vargas: Six observations about the response to the San Bernardino mass shooting
I was saddened and angered by the tragic shootings Wednesday at the San Bernardino Inland Regional Center. What we now…