Pretty much all cops start out as "good cops". The vast majority start out wanting to make positive contributions in our communities. We want to make life safer and a bit easier for our families, friends, and neighbors. We want to "get the bad guys", help bring some measure of peace and justice into … Continue reading When good cops go bad
Black males are killing us
Here in Philadelphia, PA, the murder capital of the United States of America, it was just announced that 54-year old police veteran Charles Cassidy died from wounds inflicted on Halloween morning. Officer Cassidy walked in on a robbery in progress at a Dunkin Donuts in his patrol area, and the robber shot him in … Continue reading Black males are killing us
Police Supervisors: Officers need and deserve a little respect
There is an epidemic sweeping the Philadelphia Police Department. Respect is not being shown. Failures in basic communication are affecting police service in many units. I am not speaking here of police officers failing to show respect to supervisors, though there are indeed many instances of that failure. The epidemic of which I am … Continue reading Police Supervisors: Officers need and deserve a little respect
Team Eddis as Mike Tyson: FOP or Bust-er
There is a fight brewing within the ranks of Philadelphia’s police officers, one that likely will be battled across the state and around the country. For the first time in over a decade, we have “union” trouble, and as with previous bouts of this type, the likelihood is that the bout will end in a … Continue reading Team Eddis as Mike Tyson: FOP or Bust-er
Death by radical protest
Sometimes, Death sneaks up on you and takes you from behind, and you never even see or hear it coming. Even if you are a veteran police officer trained in observation, evaluation, and response, the final moment that Death brings can come suddenly and without warning. In fact, as a police officer, when you die … Continue reading Death by radical protest
MATT VEASEY 