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The Many Roads to Law and Order

29 Apr 201923 Nov 2019
There are many roads to Mecca, the ancient saying goes. And on occasion I had been known to take a few of those different roads. Seeking out and sustaining a…
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Cops are ordinary people doing extraordinary things

11 Jul 201723 Dec 2017
Simple rules to a successful police/citizen encounter: 1. Never get mad. 2. Keep your hands to yourself. 3. Always intend to keep control. 4. Don’t scare me. This advice, given to…
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Take back the streets… or go for a coffee

21 May 201723 Jul 2017
While patrolling a high crime neighbourhood I heard a report of an armed robbery at an all night gas bar. Several cars responded and called out a description of a…

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There are two major concerns for a police officer. The first is "rights" the second is "obligations".
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