Carole Moore
Missing Persons Contributor
Officer.com
Into a very smart criminal justice tool.
In 1981, John Walsh was like most American dads. He went to work each day, came home, mowed his grass and spent time with his wife and six-year-old son, Adam. On July 27th of that year, Adam, a moppet with a heart-breaking grin, disappeared and was later found brutally killed. His son’s murder led John and his wife, Rev, to look for ways to better serve the cause of justice and prevent other children from meeting the same fate. Read the rest of this entry »
Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
In my blog “News vs. ‘News’” I mentioned a story that centered on our world ending on 9/11/08. After writing that blog, the fact that we are fast approaching the 7th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was on my mind. My wife had to work an evening shift the other day and, as always when that happens, I found myself enjoying father/son night with my ten-year-old. Now, since I’m about the proudest daddy you’ll ever find this is in no way a burden. On this particular evening we were scanning some music videos online and one that we came across was Daryl Worley’s “Have You Forgotten”. We watched it twice all the way through. When it was over my son and I had a conversation about certain parts of it and I was silently thankful for artists like Daryl Worley who DON’T let us forget. After my son and I had talked I felt compelled to sit down and get some of my thoughts typed out. Read the rest of this entry »
Carole Moore
Missing Persons Contributor
Officer.com
For those who’ve lost their ways home.
Ellen Leach is one of many volunteers who work with the Internet, law enforcement and families to match found and unidentified bodies to persons who have been reported missing. Her organization is called Porchlight Missing and Unidentified. The Gulfport, Mississippi, resident claims three “solves” – not a bad record for someone who has no official connection to law enforcement. Read the rest of this entry »
Ronnie Garrett
Editorial Director
Law Enforcement Technology magazine
Last month, highway patrol officers visited 20 classrooms at Oceanside, California’s El Camino High School to deliver some horrific news: Several classmates had been killed in car wrecks over the weekend. Things quickly turned chaotic, with many of the kids openly weeping, and some becoming hysterical and inconsolable.
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Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
I’ll never forget the scene in Men In Black when Tommy Lee Jones tells Will Smith that they’d better check the news and he promptly starts looking at the “tabloids”. Will Smith’s character is understandably confused as he asks about it and Tommy Lee Jones replies, “Best investigative reporting on the planet.” Hmmm… As I was standing in line at the grocery store the other day, one of these tabloids caught my eye with its declaration that the world will end on September 11th, 2008! Read the rest of this entry »
Carole Moore
Missing Persons Contributor
Officer.com
Police are human beings, too. They understand what you’re going through when a family member or friend is missing, and although they may at first come across as insensitive, they’re really not. Their first obligation is to do what’s best for the welfare of that missing person and it’s important that they keep themselves professional and focused on bringing the loved one home. Read the rest of this entry »
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Karen Bune - Victimology on July 12th, 2008
Karen Bune
Victimology Contributor
Officer.com
Some things just never change. Once again, the United States Capitol Police is beleaguered with criticism of its management, leadership, personnel, policies, accountability, and other issues. It seems as though no one can ever be fully satisfied with the day-to-day operation of this important police force that is responsible for the safety and security of the nation’s Capitol and the workers and visitors who frequent the compound. Read the rest of this entry »
Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
So I was sitting in a hotel room in New York waiting to attend a law enforcement expo, and The Last Samurai was on television. One line made me think about the current state of affairs in our country, and I felt compelled to start typing about it. The line was, “The way of the samurai is no longer necessary.” Just moments before the “way of the Samurai” had been described as, “…a life of service, discipline, compassion.” No one can ever doubt or question that the Samurai were warriors. The term compassionate warrior has been one of my favorites for a long time. Read the rest of this entry »
Carole Moore
Missing Persons Contributor
Officer.com
…and everyone of them is working for you. That’s what controlled release of information, a good working relationship with the community and the help of certain civilian volunteers can be when you’re working a missing person or unidentified found person case. Read the rest of this entry »
Carole Moore
Missing Persons Contributor
Officer.com
Aren’t we?
Here’s the deal: law enforcement is insular by nature. It’s a “them and us” kind of profession. I think some of that is good. I find few in the general public understand exactly what is out there on the streets. But by reinforcing the division between LEOs and civilians, we also lose one of our most precious assets. Read the rest of this entry »