Department of Homeland Security to replace military uniforms for Feds

Department of Homeland Security to replace military uniforms for Feds

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stated that federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) will stop wearing camouflage clothing that is normally associated with the military. This decision comes after LEOs were criticized for looking too much like troops. Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli addressed senators during his Tuesday testimony before the Senate […]

Pentagon is having qualms about police officers with military gear

Pentagon is having qualms about police officers with military gear

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has raised concerns within the Trump administration about federal agents patrolling the streets of U.S. cities in camouflage uniforms similar to those worn by troops in war zones, Jonathan Hoffman, the chief Pentagon spokesperson said on Tuesday. According to Hoffman, Esper has said that “we want a system where people can […]

UF Pro Striker X: Pants for the Special operations, military, and tactical communities

UF Pro Striker X: Pants for the Special operations, military, and tactical communities

Not “Tacticool” But Functionally Outstanding For military members and contractors, law-enforcement professionals, avid outdoorsmen/hunters, and many others, the perfect pants to wear in the environment you’re working in are an absolute must.  For military, law enforcement/SWAT, or EMT first responders, good tactical pants must have certain design elements that will make them best suited to […]

Why defunding the police won’t work

Why defunding the police won’t work

With all of the turmoil in the country regarding police violence and police’s relationship with citizens, it has become clear that there are many issues contributing to the underlying problem — some of which may not be as apparent to those not serving in law enforcement. I propose several thoughts and solutions to this problem. […]

You were just involved in a shooting, now dial 911 properly

You were just involved in a shooting, now dial 911 properly

In my last post-engagement article I wrote extensively about the post-engagement search and assess. If you haven’t read that, I would encourage you to go back and check it out. Not to pat myself on the back but I think it’s about the most thorough treatment of the topic out there. Today I’m going to […]

A police officer tries to choke a Navy SEAL, doesn’t go so well…

A police officer tries to choke a Navy SEAL, doesn’t go so well…

Warning, strong opinions expressed. Putting solid leadership and policy in place across American police departments seems like a good idea, rather than blanket defunding or taking away law enforcement’s right to serve and protect the public. I also believe in equality, and that one can support the movement of BLM and still support good first […]

The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone & the wannabe American warlord

The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone & the wannabe American warlord

As of this writing, the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone has existed for three days and in that time has seen the ousting of one leader for sexual harassment and seen the rise of an American Warlord. The Capital Hill Autonomous Zone, also known as the CHAZ, is a section of a neighborhood in Seattle taken […]