A group of police widows have been attending funerals for Canadian officers killed in the line of duty, there to support the new widows entering their ranks. But with one funeral after another lately, it’s taking an emotional toll. “When there was only one a year, maybe you had time to sort of absorb the…
‘Attack on the Policing Community’: Officers, Widows Attend Funeral for 9th Slain Officer in 8 Months
How to Honor Our Officers During National Police Week
Commentary I was proud and moved to participate in opening ceremonies, at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., commemorating National Police Week. President John F. Kennedy signed the proclamation, in 1962, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and establishing the week in which this occurs as National Police Week. It…
Police Banned From ‘Fishing Expeditions’ in Rape Cases
The police will no longer be allowed to request “unnecessary and invasive” access to rape victims’ personal materials such as therapy notes, under legislation put forward by the government. Under an amendment to the government’s Victims and Prisoners Bill, police should only request material that is “absolutely necessary and proportionate” to ensure that vulnerable victims…
Why San Francisco Police Are Not Responding to Calls | Joel Aylworth
“Just last week, Whole Foods—this $10 million project to be built downtown, only open for a year—just got up and left. And that’s because they can’t get a handle on crime.” Siyamak sits down with Joel Aylworth @JoelEvan, a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department. He will talk about why crime got out…
Qld Police Cleared to Use Banned ‘Sleeper’ Chokehold
Queensland police have “overturned” the ban of a controversial and potentially deadly chokehold after it was outlawed just over a month ago. The use of the lateral vascular neck restraint (LVNR), also known as the “sleeper” chokehold, was banned on April 14 following a 12-month review, bringing Queensland into line with other states and territories….
LIVE NOW: House GOP Leadership Speak on Support for Law Enforcement Officers
House GOP leadership hold a press conference at 6:00 p.m. ET on May 15 to discuss support for law enforcement officers after a House committee meeting on bills supporting police. …
House GOP Leadership Speak on Support for Law Enforcement Officers
House GOP leadership hold a press conference at 6:00 p.m. ET on May 15 to discuss support for law enforcement officers after a House committee meeting on bills supporting police. …
Officer Deaths Surge in Canada—‘We Have Never Seen This Before,’ Says Police Association Head
Nine officers have been murdered in Canada since September 2022, the latest of which was Ontario’s Sgt. Eric Mueller, who was ambushed during a house call on May 11. “It’s as if there is an actual attack on the policing community,” Matthew Cox, president of the Ottawa Police Association, told The Epoch Times. “We have never…
Ontario Schools Must Reverse Decision to Exclude Uniformed Police From Career Day: Education Minister
Ontario’s education minister has issued a memo to school boards saying any policies prohibiting uniformed police from entering school grounds for classroom events, such as career day, “must reverse this decision.” The uniform is “a representation of their duty, and their commitment,” Minister Stephen Lecce said in his memo on May 11. “School boards who have…
Police Identify Suspect With ‘Extensive Rap Sheet’ After 8 People Outside Texas Center Killed
The driver accused of running over and killing eight people near a Texas facility holding illegal immigrants was identified as 34-year-old George Alvarez, officials said Monday. Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda told reporters Monday that Alvarez has been arraigned on eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. On Sunday,…
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