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The Firing of Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo Is Complete – And Was Long Overdue (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Three months after the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the man who faced a world of scrutiny for mis-managing the capture of the shooter, Pete Arredondo, is finally out of a job. Per this report from Fox News, the district board finally acted following the active shooter event that cost the lives of 19 students and three adults, terminating Arredondo for his gross incompetence that left more than 150 agents waiting outside … Read more

Questions About Previous Discredited Trump-Russia Investigation Follows FBI Unit That Raided Mar-a-Lago (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Special Counsel John Durham has been leading an investigation against the Federal Bureau of Investigation since its raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate a while back. And he just found a piece of information that could work against the group. According to Durham’s recent findings via FBI case documents and sources, the bureau’s counterintelligence division apparently led an investigation of Trump back in 2016-2017, looking into his so-called “collusion” with Russia at the time. Titled … Read more

Ron DeSantis’ Initiative To Hire Former Police Officers As Teachers Could Fill a Void Needed In Public Schools (Guest: Michael Letts)

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As Florida faces a shortage of teachers, Governor Ron DeSantis has suggested a new initiative to filling the roles – turning to former law enforcement officers. DeSantis is hard at work on expanding a law that enables military veterans to earn a five-year temporary certificate to teach before earning the necessary bachelor’s degree. In addition, DeSantis has also announced he’s offering a $4,000 bonus for officers who sign up for the program, with an additional … Read more

Handling of Mar-a-Lago Raid Breeding Distrust in Law Enforcement (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Unless trust is restored, the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid may begin the “collapse” of American law enforcement, police expert Michael Letts said. Over the past few years, the FBI has acted politically often enough that many Americans now struggle to trust it, Letts said. Letts runs In-Vest USA, a non-profit that provides bulletproof vests to police departments. Without explanations, acts like the Mar-a-Lago raid create distrust between local and federal law enforcement, he said. They also create civilian … Read more

Last Week’s Raid On Mar-a-Lago Could Have Lasting Effects Against Law Enforcement, Federal Authorities Note (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The FBI’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort might just have long-lasting effects on law enforcement agencies in the months ahead. Per this report from CBS News, federal authorities have warned there could be an increase in threats to police departments and other agencies as a result of the FBI’s actions.  The bulletin notes a rise in threats across “social media sites, web forums, video sharing platforms, and image boards,” and there could be … Read more

After bail reform, New York’s crime numbers shoot into the stratosphere By Michael Letts

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(Originally appeared on American Thinker.) It’s no surprise to anyone that crime is rampant in New York City.  The police force is understaffed and held on a tight leash by leftist politicians.  And when the police are allowed to arrest a criminal, charges are dropped, or the criminal is simply released because of the state’s bail reform laws. New York City mayor Eric Adams said during a recent news conference, “Time and time again, our police officers … Read more

The Raid On Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago By the FBI Shows That the “Swamp” He Attempted To Drain Is a Very Real Thing (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following this week’s controversial raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, many are questioning the actions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). And now, some people believe that this is proof of the “swamp” that Trump swore to drain several years prior. Speaking with The Epoch Times, Ohio Republican representative Warren Davidson noted, “I think for anyone who doubted that there was a swamp when Donald Trump was saying ‘Drain the swamp,’ now I … Read more

Just How Legal Was the FBI’s Investigation Into Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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News is still making the rounds over the FBI executing a search warrant on the grounds of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago grounds, hoping to find more evidence revolving around the January 6th incident at the U.S. Capitol last year. Notes from the former President indicate that the FBI had taken Mar-a-Lago “under siege,” even going as far as to breaking into a secure safe. Even with the ongoing investigations into Trump’s legal actions, some are questioning the … Read more

New York Police Officers Are Quitting In Record Numbers, and It’s a Very Concerning Statistic For the Future (Guest: Michael Letts)

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New York has seen some very startling numbers when it comes to police officers staying on the job. According to the New York Post, the number of officers retiring before reaching their 20 year pension has reached an all-time high. The number jumped 71 percent for this year, going up to nearly 1,100 in all. Nearly 2,500 have resigned this year alone, a huge leap from the 1,731 that left the previous year. NYPD Police … Read more

The Suspension of State Attorney Andrew Warren Should Serve As a Wake-Up Call For Higher-Ups To Do Their Jobs (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Though some may believe that “going their own way” with certain statutes is for the best, the bottom line is if you’re assigned to do a job, you should do that job. Governor Ron DeSantis sounded off this logic loud and clear yesterday when he suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren for refusing to enforce pre-set Florida laws. He made it clear that they should be followed, and not hidden under a “blanket refusal to enforce … Read more

The latest Senseless Death of an Indiana Police Officer Shows the Government Needs to Do More to Protect Men and Women In Blue (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The recent death of a police officer in Indiana has some people questioning why the government isn’t doing more regarding providing them with more funding. Early Sunday morning, 24-year-old officer and U.S. Army veteran Noah Shahnavaz was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop in Madison County, Indiana. The suspect, 42-year-old Carl Roy Webb Boards II, allegedly fired upon Shahnavaz multiple times, hitting him in the chest. As a result, he would succumb to … Read more

Op-Ed: The Murder of an American Veteran Is Being Covered Up (Michael Letts)

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Originally published on The Western Journal. Though the Jan. 6 committee recently wrapped up its “investigation” into the so-called “insurrection” that took place at the U.S. Capitol a year and a half ago, I can’t help but wonder how some things are still left uninvestigated. For instance, the death of veteran Ashli Babbitt. For those unfamiliar, let me paint a scenario based on video taken at the scene. Babbitt attended the rally alongside others. In … Read more

A Division Amongst House Democrats Just Delayed a Crucial Bill To Provide Police Forces With More Funding – and It Could Be Devastating (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A recent legislation to provide establish new federal grant programs for local police was close to making its way to passing. However, some division within the government have forced it to be delayed. The House apparently had to set aside passing the bill due to division from House Democrats, according to a recent report. While some were looking to pass it in the hopes of doing away with “defunding the police,” some objected to money being handed … Read more

Mississippi Schools Could Soon Be Enabled To Create Their Own Gun Policies – and Other Districts Should Give It Consideration (Guest: Michael Letts)

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With active shooter events still unfolding in the United States, many states and provinces are putting together their own rules to try and slow down the violence. Meanwhile, in Jackson, Mississippi, a new initiative may soon be introduced to keep schools safe. This past week, the Mississippi Board of Education voted to change an internal policy put in place way back in 1990. Previously, it prevented anyone other than law enforcement from carrying guns into … Read more

In the Face of January 6th “Investigations,” Why Hasn’t Anyone Looked Deeper At Ashli Babbitt’s Death Under Color of Authority? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Although the January 6th committee has completed its first round of “investigations” into the “insurrection” (with more to come in September), some have been pondering why certain subjects haven’t been touched – like the death of Ashli Babbitt. The 36-year old had joined others in the Speaker’s Lobby of the Capitol on the 6th, only to be shot by a plain-clothes police officer, dying shortly thereafter. Many, including Ashli’s husband Aaron, had been seeking answers with … Read more

The January 6th Trials Leave Interesting Questions About What Facts Haven’t Been Uncovered Yet (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following the first round of the January 6th investigation, there still seems to be some unanswered questions to some. Some believe that the investigation was more on the political side than with an actual investigation, where police are questioned and all the facts are gotten, not to mention how the “attackers” were able to get in the building in the first place. While there is another round of trials set to take place in September, there’s … Read more

Michael Letts Speaks On Joe Biden Making Enemies with Border Patrol Agents

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(Originally appeared on WND.com). In order for a machine to continue working, you have to make sure that all the parts are in working order. All of them. Say you’ve got a nice classic car. On the outside, it looks great, right? But if the engine isn’t up to speed or you don’t keep it properly maintained, the car doesn’t run. Plain and simple. 
For years, our Border Patrol officers have been running things quite … Read more

Boots On the Ground Always Beats a Surveillance Society, or Here’s How San Francisco Police Are Getting It Wrong (Guest: Michael Letts)

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San Francisco’s latest attempt to crack down on crime could be causing havoc with people’s privacy – as well as with the local police department. According to this report from MSN, local officials have launched a surveillance program that would utilize private cameras spread across the city. With it, officers would be able to see residents in real time, during what officials deem a “significant event with public safety concerns,” along with “investigations” that tie … Read more

Between Defunding and Anger From Different Groups, Officers Are Facing More Troubles Than Ever Before – and That’s Leading to a Rise In Suicides (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Between Defunding and Anger From Different Groups, Officers Are Facing More Troubles Than Ever Before – and That’s Leading to a Rise In Suicides Many police officers have gone through a world of hell over the past couple of years, between defunding by a number of government offices and hatred from various groups over certain conditions. As a result, police suicides are on the rise, and it’s leading to unfathomable odds for those in blue. … Read more

Indiana’s Good Samaritan Ending To Active Shooter Event Could Lead To a New Beginning For Concealed-Carry Effectiveness (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A tragic event unfolded last night in Indiana, with a shooting at a mall resulting in the loss of three lives. However, it could’ve been much worse had it not been for the actions of a good Samaritan legally carrying a firearm. After killing three and injuring several others, the gunman fell at the feet of a 22-year old civilian brandishing a firearm, utilizing it for the sake of protection. Greenwood Police Department Chief Jim … Read more

“Systematic Failures” In Uvalde Shooting Leaves Questions As To What Should Be Done Better In the Future (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A new report from the findings of last month’s Uvalde school shooting, which left 19 students and three adults dead, has revealed a number of “systematic failures and egregious poor decision making” at the hands of the local police department. The local Texas House Committee revealed the 77-page report, which revealed everything from a school failing to follow a safety plan to a family that couldn’t spot the warning spots. But the biggest takeaway came … Read more

President Joe Biden’s Comments On Gun Violence Lead To More Questions About What’s Causing It (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Earlier this week, President Joe Biden didn’t mince any words when it came to the state of America with the rise of gun violence. “Now’s the time to galvanize this movement because that’s our duty to the people of the nation. That’s what we owe those families in Buffalo, where a grocery store became a killing field. That’s what we owe those families in Uvalde, where an elementary school became a killing field. That’s what … Read more

Border Patrol Agents Aren’t Guilty of Whipping Illegal Migrants, According To a New Internal Review (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Back in September 2021, Joe Biden and the Department of Homeland Security were looking to punish Border Agents for reportedly whipping migrants with straps from their horses. At the time, Biden said, “They will pay.” But perhaps he was a bit hasty in his judgment. A new report indicates that while the Border Agents did have slight unprofessionalism with language, they weren’t guilty of any kind of malicious “whipping.” “Despite the actions taken by certain agents, … Read more

Derek Chauvin Is Convicted For Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights, But What Does This Say About the Image of the Police? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following sentencing from May 2020 for pressing his knee on the back of the late George Floyd, Derek Chauvin recently faced another conviction, this time regarding his civil rights. The former Minneapolis police officer was sentenced in a federal court to an additional 21 years in prison for violating both Floyd’s rights and that of a young boy’s as well. The sentence will coincide with the 22.5 years that Chauvin has already been convicted. But … Read more

This Detroit Ice Cream Shop Refuses To Service Police Officers In Body Armor – and People Aren’t Pleased About It (Guest: Michael Letts)

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In an effort to try and keep their space “family friendly,” a Detroit-based ice cream parlor named Cold Truth has opted to ban officers in body armor from its space. But what was supposedly a peaceful resolution has resulted in uproar. Cold Truth owner Tim Mahoney recently took to Instagram this past week to announce the new policy after a Detroit police car parked on the wrong side of the street, in front of the … Read more

Fourth of July Shooting In Highland Park Leaves Questions About the Growing State of Mass Shootings, and Why Police Play Such an Important Role (Guest: Michael Letts)

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For many, the Fourth of July is a celebratory occasion. Yesterday in Highland Park, however, this was anything but the case. A tragic mass shooting during a parade in the Illinois city left six dead and over two dozen injured when a gunman fired from an adjacent rooftop. However, the police acted quickly to apprehend the suspect and his rifle, so that he wouldn’t do harm to anyone else. This latest event continues the trend … Read more

Frustration Abound As a West Hollywood Community Votes To Deter Police Funding In the Face of an Increasingly Growing Crimewave (Guest: Michael Letts)

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It looks like a recent decision by West Hollywood may put the safety of its residents in jeopardy – and for an arts festival, no less. The Los Angeles County community recently held a vote to cut law enforcement funding over the next two fiscal years, which will result in less police officers roaming the streets. In return, around $14,000 will be applied to a Russian arts festival for the community, bringing its budget to … Read more

Is the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade Leading To a Two-Tiered Justice System? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Is the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade Leading To a Two-Tiered Justice System? As you may have seen last week, the United States Supreme Court recently overturned the 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling that “legalized” abortion. With its overturning, it’s now up to the individual states to set rules for whether abortion will be allowed or not. However, the fallout from the decision has become widespread, with thousands of protestors taking the streets and violent … Read more

Things Are Getting Worse At the Southern Border, With President Biden Hardly Lifting a Finger To Support Patrol Officers (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Problems amongst our country’s Southern border are growing at a rapid rate, according to a new report provided by Fox News Digital. In the report, President Joe Biden suggests that illegal migration numbers are much smaller than he’s letting on. In fact, the number of encounters at the Southern border have grown at a rapid rate, nearing 240,000 last month alone. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-Idaho) spoke on the matter, stating, “Illegal migration … Read more

The Chicago Police’s New “No Foot Chase” Policy Leaves Many Questions About Bringing Criminals To Justice (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Late last week, the Chicago Police Department revealed a new policy stating that its police officers are now prohibited from chasing people on foot, particularly if they’re just “running away” or if they’ve committed minor offenses. However, the officers are still allowed to engage in a chase if someone has committed (or is about to commit) a major felony. The policy notes that officers should “consider alternatives” to pursuing a suspect that is “visibly armed … Read more

Jane’s Revenge Reportedly Planning “Night of Rage” Event If Roe vs. Wade Is Overturned – But Is This the Right Way To Fight Back? (Guests: Jim Harden and Michael Letts)

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In the pending days to the possible overturning of Roe vs. Wade, thousands of women are already planning to protest the Capitol and other Federal buildings in response. One group, however, may take their actions much further. According to Breitbart’s Instagram page, the radical pro-abortion group Jane’s Revenge is already planning a huge protest in the face of the decision. Posting its plans on the Anarchists Library website last month, the group noted that the … Read more

With His Ignorance Surrounding the Deaths of Police Officers and Innocent People, L.A. District Attorney George Gascon Is Becoming a Threat To His City (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The policies of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon have certainly rubbed a lot of people in the city the wrong way – and with good reason. Earlier this week, Justin Flores allegedly killed two police officers before being gunned down himself. Flores had recently been jailed on gun charges stemming from 2020, but was recently put on probation based on Gascon’s policies. The families of the two officers have voiced their complaints about Gascon’s … Read more

Texas Public Safety Chief Notes That Uvalde Police Could Have Stepped In Sooner, Bringing Response Time Into Question (Guest: Michael Letts)

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As the fallout continues from the Uvalde school shooting that occurred weeks ago, a Texas Public Safety Chief believes that the local police department could have responded much more quickly to the situation. Speaking to CBS News, Col. Steve McGraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, recently sounded off on the department’s poor performance at a state senate hearing. “I don’t care if you have on flip-flops and Bermuda shorts, you go in,” … Read more

Congressional Trip To Texas Leaves Questions About Where They Stand On Border Safety – And Why That Could Be a Problem (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following a recent report on the Department of Homeland Security setting up to pass judgment on border patrol agents accused of “whipping” detainees, a group of Democrats and Republicans recently paid a visit down to southern Texas to get a look at how it was going themselves. As part of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness In Growth, they were looking for more answers. However, it created a bit of disparity between … Read more

Border Patrol Agents Aren’t Too Pleased With Threats of Punishment Towards Officers Involved In “Whipping” Incident (Guest: Michael Letts)

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As if Border Patrol agents didn’t have enough to deal with surrounding a recent migrant surge crisis with border crossers, some of them are absolutely fuming over a recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security. The group has revealed that it will punish a number of agents that were involved in allegations surrounding possible “whipping” of Haitian migrants in Del Rio over the past year. This includes several horseback agents who are already facing … Read more

City Officials Removing Resource Officers From Schools Is a Dangerous – and Unnecessary – Risk (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following the shooting that took place in an Uvalde elementary school a couple of weeks ago, some city officials are questioning the importance of resource officers within schools, even getting to the point of removing them. While some have complained in the past about selective behavior by certain resource officers, others, like former police officer and CEO of the Lake Forest Group Michael Verden, explained how schools are placing “the best and brightest” within their … Read more

Columbus Police Officer’s Cross-Country Journey For First Responders Provides a Positive Perspective, In the Face of Criticism For Fellow Officers (Guest: Michael Letts)

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In a time when a number of police officers are facing criticism from their actions, there are examples out there that show most are just trying to take care of people and others like them. A particular example recently came to light in the Columbus Dispatch, which tells the story of Columbus police officer James Poole making a cross-country journey alongside his son Jonah for first responders. Working alongside the nonprofit group First Responders’ Bridge, the Pooles … Read more

Police Thwart Potential Mass School Shooting in Alabama (Guest: Michael Letts)

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In the face of people still questioning the response time of the police officers in the Uvalde shooting, Alabama’s department has reacted quickly to keep a deadly situation of their own from unfolding. Earlier this week, a man attempted to break into an Alabama elementary school. Someone notified the police, and a local sheriff went to confront the 32-year old man. After getting into a physical altercation with him, several other officers arrived, resulting in … Read more

NYC Councilwoman calls Police Shooting “White Supremacy.”

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Only one problem: The officer was a Black Male. (Guest: Michael Letts) When it comes to finding out the motives of someone responsible for a mass shooting, there’s a lot to look at, from emotional to physical abuse. However, New York City Councilwoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn recently went way off base when it came to determining the reasoning for a shooting incident in Tulsa a few days ago. Not long after Tulsa Police Department Chief … Read more

New FBI Report Shows Rise in Active Shooter Incidents for the Previous Year, Including a Disturbing Trend Coming Out of California (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A new report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has shown an increase in “active shooter incidents” for the past year, with a 52.5 percent rise from 2020 to 2021. What’s even more startling is that the numbers actually show a higher increase between 2017 and 2021, by 96.8 percent. The FBI has designated that a total of 61 shootings across 30 states have been deemed “active shooter incidents,” resulting in 103 deaths and 140 … Read more

In the Face of People Questioning the Effectiveness of Police Officers, Tulsa’s First Responders Work Quickly To Prevent Further Loss of Life In a Recent Shooting (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The effectiveness of police officers recently came into question during a school shooting that took place just over a week ago in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 students and two teachers dead. Many are wondering if Uvalde’s local police forces could’ve been more active in stopping the shooter, leaving many questions in their wake. However, Tulsa appears to be setting a different example. A deadly shooting took place earlier today in an Oklahoma medical building, … Read more

House Judiciary Committee Looks To Vote On a New Gun Control Legislation This Week, But is it Beneficial? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following the deadly Uvalde school shooting just a few days ago, the House Judiciary Committee is working on voting on a new measure that could call for gun control legislation. The vote corresponds with Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 3. According to this CNN report, this would raise the lawful age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21. In addition, it would introduce several new offenses for gun trafficking and selling large-capacity magazines, as … Read more

The House Judiciary Committee Looks To Vote On a New Gun Control Legislation This Week, But Does It Prove Beneficial? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Following the deadly Uvalde school shooting that occurred just a few days ago, the House Judiciary Committee is working to vote on a new measure that could call for gun control legislation. According to this CNN report, this would raise the lawful age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21 years old. In addition, it would introduce several new offenses for gun trafficking and selling large-capacity magazines, as well as a potential criminal penalty … Read more

What have we learned from the tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The tragedy at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 young children, two teachers dead, and many others injured. The 18-year-old assailant sucker-punched the conscience of America once again, becoming an all too familiar, almost weekly mass shooting headline story that leaves us frightened about the safety of our children and communities.  The immediate questions are, what did law enforcement do in this situation, and what can we do individually and as a … Read more

Op-Ed: Notorious St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner Is Facing a Devastating Career Change (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on The Western Journal) With a number of states having trouble getting enough police officers to patrol the streets, it’s frustrating when those in office can’t do their job. But what’s worse is when someone takes advantage of her office for political gain. I’m speaking about Democrat Kim Gardner, who currently serves as circuit attorney for St. Louis. However, that may soon change, considering she’s under investigation for ethics violations. According to the St. Louis … Read more

Top entrepreneurs to keep an eye on in 2022

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(This article originally published on USA Today.) For those considering starting a business, having the right mentor may mean the difference between success and moving on to a new chapter. Take a look at seven entrepreneurs shaking up their industries for inspiration. Physician and producer/keyboardist ZENG is breaking into the music scene with a unique sound David Zheng is a Neurology-Psychiatry dual board resident/physician at NYU and an accomplished keyboardist, producer  and composer, mentored master … Read more

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