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NYPD Acquittals No Justification for Failed Use of Force Policies

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April 25, 2008

While NYPD officers were acquitted of a battery of charges related to the death of Sean Bell, it is clear that the department needs to review and re-evaluate its training and use-of-force operations. Fifty rounds fired at a target that does not pose an immediate threat, is retreating and is more than a handful of feet away is not an appropriate or professional use of force for officers equipped with pistols. Hopefully, this regrettable situation will lead to a serious review within NYPD.

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Local Law Enforcement Controversial but Effective in Immigration Enforcement

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March 28, 2008

Getting local law enforcement involved in enforcing the nation’s immigration laws is a controversial but unquestionably effective step in in terms of controlling our borders. Section 287g of the Immigration and Nationality Act was created to authorize state and local law enforcement officers to receive training to enforce immigration laws. The cross designation provision is […]

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Judiciary Right to Advance Mukasey Nomination

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November 7, 2007

Although some Judiciary committee members expressed concern about Mukasey’s views on certain types of interrogation techniques they considered torture, the Justice Department deserves a strong leader.

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Security Debrief — An Introduction

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November 1, 2007

Security Debrief is a multi-contributor blog comprised of seasoned professionals who have worked at all levels of homeland security and law enforcement.

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