Tag: law enforcement

Little Girl’s Birthday Was Ruined by Domestic Dispute—So Police Officers Throw Her Impromptu Party

What started as a little girl’s birthday ruined by a domestic dispute turned into a memorable bash with three unlikely guests. Ogden police officer Katelyn Abrego was filling out a report when she and her partner Jared Nielsen got a call of a disturbance on the north side of town. They responded and arrived at…


Group of 22 Police Officers Eating at Diner Left Speechless When Good Samaritan Pays Their Bill

A small family diner in Tennessee got a big surprise one day in June, when no fewer than 22 policemen came to dine in their establishment. But when the officers went to pay their bill, they got a big surprise from a good Samaritan who wished to pay tribute to them, which left them speechless….


Sheriff: Gunman Appeared to Target Some Victims at Rail Yard

SAN JOSE, Calif.—A California sheriff says a gunman who killed nine people in a rail yard massacre had fired 39 shots and appeared to target some of the victims. Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith told The Associated Press on Thursday that the shooter told at least one person: “I’m not going to shoot you”…


GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restrict Funding to ‘Lawless’ Cities

GOP lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill that would restrict federal funding to U.S. jurisdictions that do not support the rule of law. The “Lawless Cities Accountability Act,” whose chief sponsor is Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), makes the case that if jurisdictions do not enforce the rule of law and protect residents, they should not…


Why Law Enforcement Orders Drivers Out of Vehicle During Traffic Stop | Larry Elder

Recently, Larry had a vigorous exchange with a gentleman who insisted police officers do not have a legal right to order a person out of a car when pulled over for a lawful traffic stop. Really? Watch as Larry reads what measures police officers may routinely take to maintain control of the occupant and urges…


Why Law Enforcement Orders Drivers Out of Vehicles During Traffic Stops | Larry Elder

Recently, Larry had a vigorous exchange with a gentleman who insisted police officers do not have a legal right to order a person out of a car when pulled over for a lawful traffic stop. Watch as Larry reads what measures police officers may routinely take to maintain control of the occupant and urges citizens…


California Aims New Gun Bill at ‘Microstamping’ Bullet Casings

California lawmakers have jumped the gun with legislation targeting firearms manufacturers, handgun owners, and police by requiring pistols to be equipped with technology that would microstamp bullet casings, gun rights groups say. Assembly Bill 876 (AB 876) would mandate that all new pistols purchased for use by law enforcement officers be equipped with the technology…


Media’s Obsession With Jan. 6 ‘Extremely Frustrating’ to Law Enforcement: Retired Sergeant

Retired Sgt. Betsy Smith, who now represents the National Police Association, said the media are currently spending a great deal of time talking about the U.S. Capitol breach but not enough on violent riots perpetrated by Antifa and others. “Right now, their current obsession is, you know, white supremacy, white supremacists, and the Capitol riot. They…


Media Obsession With Jan. 6 ‘Extremely Frustrating’ to Law Enforcement: Retired Sergeant

National Police Association spokesperson retired Sgt. Betsy Smith says the media is currently spending a great deal of time talking about the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol but not enough on violent riots perpetrated over the past year by Antifa and other activist groups. “Right now, their current obsession is, you know, white supremacy,…


Police Training Facility to be Renamed in Former Sheriff’s Honor

A name change to the Orange County Sheriff’s Katella Training Facility in honor of a former sheriff who died in early January was approved Jan. 26 by the Orange County Board of Supervisors (OCBS). The facility will now be called the Sandra Hutchens Regional Law Enforcement Training Center, in honor of former Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens….