Chaplain

Every time we experience a mass shooting, the logical side of my brain cannot understand what is so difficult about living in peace with one another—even those we view as...

We all know dialing 9-1-1 will get you to an emergency services dispatcher. Their duty is pretty crazy at times. They take the calls, send the officers, absorb the wrath,...

Staging a vehicle burglary on a new officer’s police unit is a staple in the arsenal of pranks at our department. But when the officer doesn’t realize he’s been punked,...

Behavior Analysis was one of the most fascinating courses I took during my career in law enforcement. The weeklong educational session brought to life the gut instinct most cops develop...

“Code four! We are 10-15!” Those words are music to the ears of cops everywhere following a manhunt, pursuit, or other dramatic event leading to the capture of a suspect....

NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upheld Judge Wayne Mack’s practice of recognizing volunteer chaplains who sometimes open court sessions with a brief invocation,...

If you have been in law enforcement any significant length of time you have probably been the recipient of a complaint.  As a matter of fact I can remember being...

Cruisers scream past, lights flash, sirens wail, one after another with the ambulance hot on their tail.  You sit on the side of the road wondering what just happened. As...

I almost blew up my life.  Three great kids, a beautiful wife, strong faith, good friends and a fulfilling purpose. I almost lit the match and threw it all away....

Who the heck do you think you are, officer? Because you’re not a cop. Stop it. No, you’re not a police officer. I don’t care what garbage they fed you during...