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This is the second in a three-part series on the need for law enforcement to take back the narrative on use of force in the profession. This second installment discusses recapturing the narrative of mixed messages and overcoming the jargon of “use of force.” This blanket term has paved the way for the words “excessive” and “force” to be coupled together, which always casts law enforcement in a negative light and portrays officers as unjust and violent aggressors. Read More

Here’s the thing about cops. Cops are resilient. Resourceful. Go-getters. A-type personalities. Cops are strong, courageous — some are damn-near unicorns (you know who you are). You sacrifice. You suffer. You endure. You see pain. You see death. You see hate, and you see evil, and you put everything on the back burner because when that uniform is on, you are it. You are the only thing holding that line, and that is good. You are good. You feel good. Read More