Needed police reform returns to the spotlight
February 1, 2023
The death of Tyre Nichols from a beating by police in Memphis has put the need for serious reform back on the table for Congress and the White House.
Hall of Shame: Law enforcement officers, elected officials belong to hate group
September 7, 2022
Hundreds of cops, elected officials and others found to be members of the Oath Keepers, a domestic terror militia and hate group.
At Capitol, Biden praises police for ‘saving democracy’
October 17, 2021
The president rebuked ‘defund police’ actions and promised more resources for law enforcement
In Washington, a rally of sparse numbers found a prepared Capitol waiting
September 19, 2021
The rally to protest arrest of those who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection that resulted in deaths, damage and a threat to America were outnumbered by police and press
Dealing with suicide: A tough challenge for police
August 23, 2021
Saving someone from killing themselves takes its toll on officers.
Right-wingers, police at odds over gun law rollback
August 9, 2021
Police departments oppose states that are trying to let anyone carry guns without any background checks.
Garland rescinds Trump-era memo to restrict investigations of police
April 16, 2021
The move by the new attorney general signals a change in policy since the Trump days
Mob that invaded Capitol Hill included cops, former soldiers & special operators
January 15, 2021
Law enforcement officers and military vets who once swore to protect America for enemies — foreign and domestic — turned out to be among the domestic terrorists who shut down Congress for several hours, trashed the Capitol, and committed offenses that included killing a Capitol Hill Police officer.
Biden heads for Kenosha, will meet with Jason Blake’s family, community
September 3, 2020
Scandal-ridden president Donald Trump didn’t meet with the family of the shooting victim that sparked the protests that have turned violent.
When police officers, Trump encourage militia ‘vigilantes,’ death follows
August 31, 2020
When police thank right-wing wannabe militia members and give them fist-bumps while Trump calls them “great patriots,” they encourage the violence that leaves people dead on the streets.