RJ’s Blog

Catching up on some unread emails when I stumbled on a real gem. I know this tip is serious and there is an important reason for it. But you would think that common sense should dictate don’t store police evidence in a lab safety shower.

If you missed the chance to listen to us live on Wednesday night you can listen to Call the Cops show now here from our streaming archive.

In the aftermath of the Boston bombing there has been an increase in people talking about police militarization. Bloggers, radio show hosts, and TV show hosts have all made it seem like the local cops are becoming an occupational military force. But take a look at police history and find that police militarization is not new nor is it a threat to ...

There are a number of lawyers who have Facebook pages they are using to attract clients. Which is natural as it seems Facebook is more important for many businesses today. But I question if some lawyers are crossing an ethical line with what they are posting.

Regulars to my page likely know that I teach a few night classes here and there at a local community college. I enjoy teaching these Criminal Justice classes. But every so often I want to pull my hair out, like when I catch someone in the act of plagiarism.

“My Taxes pay your salary!” How many of you have been told that statement? Today is April, 15… The day taxes are due here in the United States. A day that is seems most prudent to address that statement.

This weekend I had the great opportunity to be a judge for a competition for area Police Explorers. Sixteen different police explorer posts competed in this competition. Most were from city police departments, but a few sheriff department explorers came also.

There are a number of pit falls in making the transition from civilian to police officer. The same is true for new firefighters and new EMT/Paramedics also. One of the hardest changes is working 3rd shift.

The FDNY EMS is back in the news for lapses in judgement on what their employees post online to social media. The NY Post calls it “Pic and Twisted“. Blogger Dave Statter of Statter911 calls this trend Social Media Assisted Career Suicide Syndrome (SMACSS).

News coming out of Tallahassee that a state trooper in Florida is being fired because he cut a break to a Florida Lawmaker. The trooper got the state legislator for going 87 in a 70 zone.