Tag: War Stories

Any law enforcement officer who deals with the public on a regular basis develops a slightly off-kilter sense of humor. Often called “gallows humor,” it manifests itself with things the ...

Working as a graveyard cop is one of the best experiences in law enforcement. Oh sure, there are two major downsides. For instance, your sleep and social life both suck! ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Daron Wyatt and his wife, Misty, were cruising down the highway in their Subaru Outback, towing a 12-foot U-Haul trailer. They were heading home ...

Cops can smell crime. If you doubt my words, just ask an officer when you finish reading. But first, let’s reminisce for a minute about dissecting frogs in junior high ...

Police officers accumulate “war stories” during their careers. At the top of the list are the memorable dog bites they’ve witnessed. When Bad Guys Run When bad guys run from ...

Besides working for the California Highway Patrol, the reason Ponch and Jon rode motorcycles was because they looked cool. Shiny black boots, aviator sunglasses and tight pants. It was a ...

A cop returned fire after being shot in the face during an undercover operation. Thirty-five years later his son was involved in a deadly shooting on the same calendar day. ...

The late news commentator Paul Harvey eloquently honored the law enforcement profession many years ago as he narrated his inspiring words titled, “What Are Policemen Made of?” At the time Harvey ...

Most rookie officers realized rather quickly that the police academy did not prepare them for what the world was about to toss their way.

Silly Willy was a true Department original. Every police department has one and Willy was ours. While it is only natural for people in high pressure jobs to relieve their ...