Charlie Knox was a Police Academy classmate of mine from recruit class #289 in the Philadelphia Police Academy back in 1990. Entering the Academy and joining the Philadelphia Police Department was a huge step for me, both personally and professionally. It led directly to many big changes in my life, and signalled a complete change … Continue reading The one who died from 289
85 shots and ‘one less nigga with a gun’
A year ago at this time, in July 2007, Steven 'Butter' Miller was shot at 85 times by Philadelphia police officers. I have sources that say it was actually 81 times. In any event, about two dozen of those shots found their mark, and Miller was dead. In it's July 24th-31st, 2008 issues the extremely … Continue reading 85 shots and ‘one less nigga with a gun’
Seven Signs of Terrorism
There is a video currently available from the Delaware State Police at their website entitled the "Seven Signs of Terrorism". In this conscise video presentation, the DSP posits the seven signs that we should all be watchful for as: Surveillance, Elicitation, Testing Security, Acquiring Supplies, Suspicious Persons/Vehicles, Trial Runs, Deployment of Assets. Knowing and putting … Continue reading Seven Signs of Terrorism
Defense against anonymous cowards
I have some reservation about writing this article because it addresses specifically a topic that I have begun to feel strongly about in recent months. The topic would be that of anonymous postings on the internet, their dangers, and their repercussions. It is my opinion that anonymous internet identities and postings are some of the … Continue reading Defense against anonymous cowards
Jersey cops and Alabama Hooters
A story broke today of the disbandment of the Hoboken, New Jersey SWAT team after a controversial incident. Apparently the officers of the unit stopped by a Hooters restaurant in order to enjoy some of those great wings. Someone snapped some racy photos of the cops posing with the Hooters girls. So what, right? Boys … Continue reading Jersey cops and Alabama Hooters
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