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Two Former Officers Have Been Indicted With Criminal Charges Over Uvalde Failure (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The law enforcement veteran discusses the charges, and why this will serve as a lesson in how to keep people safe. Just over two years after the tragic school shooting in Uvalde that resulted in the death of 19 children and two teachers, a grand jury has decided to act with criminal charges against two key figures that failed to properly execute a response. Former Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo and … Read more

What Can We Learn From the Justice Department’s Report On the Uvalde Shooting?

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the report, as well as what police can do in the future to avoid such an incident. The Uvalde school shooting that took place in May 2022 continues to be one of the most notable tragedies in the United States – mainly because of the police department’s inability to properly issue orders to subdue the shooter. And now, the Justice Department has its say on the matter. U.S. Attorney … Read more

The Justice Department Rips the Poor Law Enforcement Response To the Uvalde School Shooting

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A Second Amendment Foundation spokesman discusses the report filed by the Justice Department, and what could’ve been done to prevent the loss of life. The Uvalde school shooting is still considered one of the most devastating events in recent times. And what’s more, according to a report filed by the Justice Department, it could’ve been avoided. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered a scathing report this past Thursday, noting a number of “cascading failures of … Read more

Reflecting On What Took Place in Uvalde One Year Later (By Michael Letts)

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Looking back on the horrifying incident – and what we may have learned from it. (Originally posted in Front Page Mag.) It still frustrates me to see what unfolded in Uvalde, Texas last year at Robb Elementary. On May 24th, 2022, a lone gunman entered the school, killing 19 students and two teachers while injuring 17 others. It’s considered the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. But the thing that many are still looking at … Read more

Uvalde: What Have We Learned One Year Later? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts reflects on the tragic event and explains how police response has increased for the better since then. This week marks the one year since a lone gunman infiltrated Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two adults. However, this incident has left a lot more questions than answers. For instance, why were so many police officers standing around outside, unable to move into the school to stop the … Read more

Uvalde Body Cam Footage Shows Exactly What Police Officers Can’t Afford to Do (Guest: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in The Western Journal.) For police officers, hesitation is not an option. In a situation in which innocents are put at risk, officers should do whatever is necessary to keep innocent people safe from harm. Hesitating — and even using personal judgment — is a sign that maybe someone shouldn’t be a police officer. Because that can make all the difference between life and death. I’m speaking about Crimson Elizondo. CNN reported that she was … Read more

Uvalde Just Suspended Its Entire Police Force – And It’s a Move That Will Serve the Town (and the Force) For the Better (Guest: Michael Letts)

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InVest USA’s Michael Letts explained why the surprising move was necessary for everyone to move forward. After months of demanding action from the group, Uvalde’s school district has finally taken action over the active shooter event back in May that resulted in over 20 lost lives. The district has suspended its entire police force, and Uvalde school district Superintendent Hal Harrell has announced that he will retire. The board will hold a closed session on … 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

“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

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

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

Matthew McConaughey’s Pleas To U.S. Lawmakers On Gun Control Do Say a Bit – But What Will Happen Now? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Just days following the deadly Uvalde, Texas shooting that resulted in the deaths of 19 students, one grandmother and two teachers, actor Matthew McConaughey decided to speak directly to Congress during an appearance at the White House this week. In his speech, McConaughey, who owns several guns himself, pleaded with Congress to “reach a higher ground” when it comes to gun legislation. “We want secure and safe schools and we want gun laws that won’t … 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

The House Judiciary Committee Is Preparing a “Protecting Our Kids Act”, But How Much Of a Limitation Will It Put On Gun Owners? (Guest: 2nd Amendment Foundation members)

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Following the deadly shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 students and two teachers dead, the House Judiciary Committee appear to be working on a new bill called the “Protecting Our Kids Act” that could change certain rules to those that purchase guns. The big standout is raising the lawful age of purchasing a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21, but there are other notes as well. These include creating federal offenses for gun … Read more

A New Gun Control Legislation Measure Could Be Voted On This Week – But How Much Will It Infringe On the Rights of Gun Owners? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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A new report from CNN indicates that the House Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on a new gun control legislation bill as soon as this week, in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead. In the measure, according to the report notes, the lawful age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle would rise from 18 to 21. Furthermore, it would introduce a potential penalty for those that … 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

Many Republicans Believe Arming More Teachers Is the Answer In the Face of the Deadly Uvalde School Shooting

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Following this week’s tragic shooting that left 19 students and 2 teachers dead, many are wondering what the next step is when it comes to keeping people protected from such a catastrophic event. Several Republicans have since discussed “hardening” school security, while others believe in a different strategy – arming teachers to retaliate when needed. While some parents believe this solution may be “unheard of,” it’s a policy already in effect in some Texas districts. … Read more

Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas Elementary School Leaves 21 Dead. Time to consider Constitutional Carry (Guest: Stephen Willeford, hero who stopped Sutherland, TX shooting)

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Just mere days after a tragic shooting in a Buffalo supermarket, another terrifying incident has taken place, this time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Two days before the beginning of summer break, an 18-year old armed with a pistol and rifle walked into the school, opening fire and killing 18 students and one teacher, along with his grandmother. The suspect was killed after attempting to fire upon enforcement officers, hitting two but leaving … Read more

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