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Activist Teacher’s Actions Hurt a Student (By: Michael Letts)

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Originally appeared in Newsmax In July of this year, Elwood (Indiana) Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz, a young man who had been on duty for less than a year, pulled a car over for a routine traffic stop. Rather than accept his ticket, the driver shot and killed Shahnavaz. Then he drove away. Police arrested Carl Roy Webb Boards II and charged him with murder, two counts of resisting law enforcement, and being a serious violent felon … Read more

Many Called Upon Their Governments To “Defund the Police” – But Now, Decrease In Police Presence and Rise In Criminal Activity Is the Result  (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Two-something years following the outcry by activists to “defund the police,” certain states are starting to see the results from the movement – a decrease in police presence and a rise in criminal activity. New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland and Chicago are just a few examples of cities that are struggling to keep up their police staffing, while at the same time seeing a staggering increase in theft, homicide and other criminal activity. In a Fox … Read more

A Louisville Mayoral Candidate Believes Making Guns “Inoperable” Is the Best Solution – But It’s Asking For Trouble (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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With so many active shooter events happening as of late, government officials and lawmakers are scrambling to find a solution. One mayoral candidate in Louisville, however, thinks he has the answer – though it could just be asking for trouble. Per this report from the Courier Journal, Craig Greenberg, who is running for the position in the Kentucky town, noted that, if elected, he would modify its seized firearms auction by rendering firearms unusable before handing … Read more

Cop Found Not Guilty In Breonna Taylor Shooting Case, Record Expunged (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in The American Thinker on September 2nd.) Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison, the only officer charged in the search warrant raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor in March 2020, got a favorable ruling.  After a jury found him not guilty, all records pertaining to the case have been expunged. On the night of March 13, 2020, police officers broke down Taylor’s door in the middle of the night to serve a … Read more

Portland’s Sharp Increase In Criminal Activity Has Citizens Concerned About Their Safety – and the Government Needs To Pay Attention (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Like such cities as New York and Seattle, Portland is seeing a huge uptick in crime – and there’s just not enough police officers to keep the streets safe. Per this report from Fox News, the popular city has seen a noticeable increase in criminal activity, including theft, assault and vandalism. Nearly 6,000 cases were reported for the month of July, and August could wind up looking even worse than that. However, it appears that’s leaving … Read more

The Deaths of Two Police Officers In Georgia Shows Just How Tough It Is To Try and Keep the Peace In Today’s Climate (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Police officers face a tough hill to climb these days, but there was a sobering reminder over the weekend that they’re still needed now more than ever. Per this report from US News, two sheriffs were gunned down in a shootout in Atlanta, Georgia after attempting to serve an arrest warrant for a potential thief. Their fellow officers, along with the SWAT team, worked quickly to arrest his friend, the suspect, and bring him up on … Read more

A Hilary Clinton Nonprofit Apparently Donated a Large Chunk of Change To a “Defund the Police” Campaign, Attempting To Dismantle a Minneapolis Department In the Process (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Two years following the death of George Floyd, pieces of information surrounding the “defund the police” campaign continue to pop up. This time, however, a new one has emerged from an unlikely source – former First Lady Hilary Clinton. A new Fox report revealed that a nonprofit put together by Clinton supposedly ended up pushing a  $75,000 grant to the Washington Alliance for Youth Action between 2020 and 2021. The problem is, however, that the group follows … Read more

Don’t Create More Gun Laws, Train Police to Enforce the Ones Already on the Books (By Michael Letts)

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(This article originally ran in Western Journal.) The man accused of fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens more at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, legally purchased the rifle used in the attack within the past year despite multiple run-ins with police in 2019. The 21-year-old allegedly used a rifle to shoot more than 70 rounds into the crowd from a rooftop. The suspect had purchased five firearms, including one rifle … Read more

The Effects of the “Defund the Police” Movement Are Taking Their Toll On Seattle, So What Happens Now? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Two years after the city had become the home of a “defund the police” movement, Seattle is now seeing a record-high in criminal activity. A new report by Fox News shows that the city recently had its deadliest month in August, setting a 25-year record high in fatal shootings. Police Chief Adrian Diaz confirmed this, noting, “This is one of our highest years, and we are on pace to exceed the last two years, and this … Read more

The Use of Marine Soldiers During a Speech Against “MAGA Republicans” Has Some People Questioning President Biden’s Motives (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Last week, right before the Labor Day weekend, President Joe Biden issued a speech talking about the influence of “MAGA Republicans” and former President Donald Trump, indicating that the GOP has become “a threat to this country.” However, some people have taken a closer look at the speech beyond Biden’s words, noting a couple of Marine soldiers on the stage. A veterans’ organization recently voiced negativity against Biden for using Marines “as props” for his … Read more

The Border Crisis Is In a Bad Spot For Agents – And One Expert Believes That It’ll Only Get Worse (Guest: Michael Letts)

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As if strict policies and finger pointing from president Joe Biden weren’t enough, Border Patrol agents are facing an even bigger threat, as the border crisis continues to get worse. Per a report from Fox News, Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz noted, under oath, that Biden’s new border policies are presenting “no consequences” for illegal immigrants entering the United States. As a result, an unprecedented surge of immigrants – up into hundreds of thousands – have … Read more

The startling hike in NYPD resignations (By: Michael Letts)

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Originally appeared on WND. The neglect of our fellow police officers by the U.S. government has been ongoing for some time. However, a recent statistic within the New York Police Department might be too big for even them to ignore. I’m speaking about a recent report by the New York Post with some very startling figures. In it, it shows that nearly 2,500 police officers filed to leave the department – that’s a 42% increase … Read more

President Joe Biden Has Apparently Changed His Tune Regarding Funding For Police, But Why the Sudden Change? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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It wasn’t even a year ago that President Joe Biden’s administration were taking a close look at a bill that would force law enforcement officials to use non-lethal and lifesaving resources, as well as large restrictions on federal grant dollars. However, now he looks to be all in with police forces, especially in the face of the FBI being questioned over their raid of Mar-a-Lago weeks ago. Biden began a three-stop trip over the next … Read more

New Documentary Claims That a U.S. Army Colonel Turned Away Busloads of Americans, Leading To Their Demise At the Hands of the Taliban (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Nothing is more anger-inducing than needless death at the hands of a government official. And in the Amazon Prime Video documentary Send Me, we hear more about one of these terrifying incidents. Per a report from The Daily Wire, several operators from an evac team noted in the documentary that a U.S. army colonel refused four busloads of Americans, orphans and others with verified paperwork out of Afghanistan, even though they had paperwork. The team noted that he … Read more

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

FBI Slow Walking Justice—Amherst Police Refuse to Return Pro-Life Pregnancy Center’s Private Property (Guest: Jim Harden)

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Forty-seven pro-life pregnancy centers have been attacked by pro-abortion extremists. One of the earliest attacks was the May 8th firebombing of a Madison, WI pro-life organization. The most brutal of the attacks to date came on June 7th with the firebombing of CompassCare’s pro-life medical office in Buffalo, NY. Despite the volume and severity of the attacks, not a single arrest has been made in any of the forty-seven cases. On the morning of the firebombing, the Amherst Police Department took … 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

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

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

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

State-Induced Police Reforms Are Causing Problems When It Comes To Obtaining Illegal Guns (Guest: Second Amendment)

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More states are attempting to launch “police reforms” in an effort to try and get more illegal guns off the street. However, a recent statement by The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms indicates that these “reforms” are actually doing more harm than good. CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb blasted the programs, insisting that they were actually hindering law enforcement efforts to battle back against removing contraband guns from market. “The same … 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

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

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

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

Buffalo Firebombing Police Report Expected (Guest: Jim Harden)

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On Tuesday, after the firebombing of CompassCare’s medical office on 1230 Eggert Road in Buffalo, local police set the expectation that a report of their investigation should be released by today at the latest. So far Amherst Police and the FBI have been investigating the complexities of the arson attack as well as analyzing detailed security footage from CompassCare and surrounding facilities. Cameras were trained on all points of building penetration. All video footage was stored onsite, … 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

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

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