Category: police

San Antonio Police Department Releases Videos of 2 Officer-Involved Shootings

The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) released two videos of officer-involved shootings last week. Both incidents occurred in mid-April. In the first case, which occurred on April 15 at the San Antonio International Airport, the footage released is from airport surveillance cameras. The suspect is seen driving in the wrong lane of the airport’s pick…


We Must Make Policing Better Without ‘Defunding’ or ‘Dismantling’

Commentary By the time I heard a local activist leader shout that he had brought a group of protesters outside my house to make my children, wife, and neighbors “uncomfortable,” I had mostly given up on the idea that meaningful systemic changes would come out of the movement sparked by the brutal murder of George…


Police Arrest 1 of 2 in Austin Mass Shooting That Wounded 14

AUSTIN, Texas—Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another after an exchange of gunfire between two individuals on a crowded downtown Austin street left 14 people wounded early Saturday, two of them critically. The Austin Police Department said in a news release that the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted in…


Santa Ana Police Defuse Illegal Firework Sales

As the Fourth of July approaches, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is stepping up its illegal fireworks enforcement. “It’s a problem for us every year … beginning June through the holiday,” Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna told The Epoch Times. “The city sells legal fireworks which you can use; it’s the illegal fireworks that are the problem.” Bertagna said police…


Garden Grove Police Officer Charged with Assaulting the Homeless

A 12-year veteran of the Garden Grove Police force is facing charges following allegations he assaulted and threatened homeless people while on duty. Officer Kevin Dinh was charged with two misdemeanor counts of unlawful beating by a police officer, two misdemeanor counts of simple battery, and four misdemeanor counts of attempted criminal threats, according to the Orange County District…


Norfolk Police Department Lip Sync Challenge

Officers from Norfolk Police Department put on an entire assembly for this super cool challenge. Their wholesome performance will certainly put a big smile on your face today!


Refund the Police: Respecting and Expecting a Protective, Safe Police Force

There have been many calls to defund or abolish police forces across America at a time when crime is surging, especially in some of the largest cities like New York and San Francisco. Lost in this conversation is why crime is happening, what police forces provide, and whose lives are most in jeopardy if they…


Beware Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing Hunting Our Sheepdogs

Commentary The Bible teaches us to “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15).  Today false prophets abound, clad in the sheepskin of racial justice, but seeking to devour our brave Men in Blue. As anti-police animus sweeps the country, driven in part by…


Illinois Approves Fixes to Criminal Justice Overhaul to Address Police Concerns

CHICAGO—Illinois lawmakers passed a bipartisan trailer bill on Wednesday to improve a month-old criminal justice reform legislation that has been criticized as an “anti-police” measure by the law enforcement community. The recently enacted SAFE-T Act was hailed by Governor J.B. Pritzker as ensuring “true safety, true fairness, and true justice.” The legislation has been derided…


3 Officers Stable After Being Shot in Delaware: Police

WILMINGTON, Del.—A large police presence could be seen in Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednesday night after three officers were shot responding to a call, police said. Dozens of police cars, fire trucks, and a SWAT team were on the scene after the shooting at about 10:30 p.m. Police asked people in a 20-block area of northwest…