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’
Making middle-aged academic progress
I received some nice news in the mail yesterday, notification that I was named to the Dean's List at Saint Joseph's University for the Spring 2008 term. You get named to the list for being a senior and maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA. Right now in the summer term, I am attending a … Continue reading Making middle-aged academic progress
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
When good cops go bad
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
MATT VEASEY 