Policing Ourselves

…Houston police officer, Tommi Jones-Kelley, was pumping gas in her patrol car in the pouring rain when suddenly someone walked up directly behind her. …teenage boy named McKinley Zoellner …asked her if he could stand watch while she fueled up. …“why?” …“To make sure you stay safe!”…

…Dewey Police Department Sgt. Tim Stringer was at the Dewey school directing traffic and greeting children Wednesday morning when he said was approached by a couple and their preschool-aged son. He reportedly told the family “good morning” and said they responded, but then the father, in reference to Stringer, told the little boy, “If you don’t behave, he’ll bust a cap in your a—.”

Stinger said he was surprised not only by the man’s use of profanity to the child, but also the assertion that the boy should fear the police.

“I proceeded to let the dad know I didn’t appreciate what he said in no uncertain terms, but I did it so I wouldn’t scare the child,” he said, adding that the father’s assertion is the opposite of what he wants children, especially young children, to take away from an encounter with law enforcement.

“The message I want to get to the parents is, don’t make us the boogie man, because you hate what you fear,” he said. “Most people who are afraid of snakes, hate snakes. … If you teach a child to fear something, they will eventually learn to hate it.” …

The eternal flame that serves as the centerpiece for a memorial that honors Louisiana law enforcement officers was destroyed last weekend hours after the funeral for a fallen officer.…

…Officer Nick Struck says he was the third officer at the scene in Brighton, Colorado last Thursday, and was soon handed a toddler to look after as other emergency responders assisted the rest of her family in the vehicle. The girl's father did not survive… The father of a two-year-old daughter himself, Struck knew exactly what to do to keep the little girl calm - he started singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'….

A man convicted nearly 20 years ago of molesting three children in western Pennsylvania has been arrested as a fugitive in Oklahoma, where he was working at a Wal-Mart under an assumed name, authorities said. …arrested by Muskogee, Oklahoma…

The full story of the McKinney Texas, pool mob – inside the “Craig Ranch” subdivision

AUSTIN… officers were trying to talk to a driver around 2 a.m.… When officers tried to get closer to him, he jumped back in his car and said, “I think I’m going to set the car and fire…” … a loud pop is heard and fire engulfed the vehicle.… Police say they believe the driver of the vehicle was trying to commit suicide.…

Police officer 'dragged into the woods to be killed by three men' saved when his K-9 chases after him and sends the attackers running

Mississippi… “They roughed him up, but the officer was able to press a button and release his K-9 from the backseat,” Adam said. The dog bit at least one of the suspects, potentially saving the officer’s life. … We don’t know how many he got, we just know he had blood all over him,” Adam said.…

Oklahoma City …During the chase the two officers became separated. Eller found himself alone when he caught up to Jermaine in a driveway of a nearby home and as he tried to place him under arrest, a fight ensued. During the struggle, Jermaine was able to take Eller's police baton and then proceeded to strike him over the head somewhere between six and 12 times.

According to a report, that's when a witness nearby charged up with his weapon drawn and told Jermaine he would shoot him if he did not stop hitting Eller.…

…New York City media is reporting an NYPD officer was shot this evening in Queens Village. …shot in the head …ambushed …

Alabama …staff at the shelter, rather than simply accepting the cat, proceeded to demand that Lawrence show government issued identification.… shelter employees refused to accept his form of ID and called the police. Immediately upon arrival, the police began to force Lawrence to show his ID, eventually attempting to arrest him. In an apparent struggle, Lawrence was fatally shot by the officer… [Police] attempted to portray the victim in a negative light. They highlighted past run-ins with the law and labeled him a “Sovereign Citizen,” a claim which his family disputes.…

…A crowd of 43,947 fans stood and cheered when the images of Detectives Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were shown on the scoreboard before the game, a 2-0 Mets victory over Philly. … Ramos’ two sons, Justin and Jaden, and their mother, Maritza, joined Liu’s widow, Sanny Chen, and parents to throw out ceremonial first pitches to Mets stars David Wright, Matt Harvey and Curtis Granderson. Moments earlier, more than 150 NYPD officers unfurled a giant American flag in the outfield as Aviation Unit helicopters did a flyover. …

Texas State Representative Jason Villalba (R-Texas) has found himself at the center of controversy after filing a bill that would make it a crime for bloggers and independent journalists — as well as regular citizens — to film police officers. Despite the backlash from free speech advocates, Villalba is insisting that his bill “does not infringe on constitutional rights” or “limit liberty in any way.” …

[Right. Not in any way. Says Jason Villabra, RINO-Texas. This Dallas fellow does not seem to be a real Texas Republican.]