Chief Scott Hughes’ powerful commentary, Deputy Cleared…But the Profession is in Trouble, penned in the wake of the prosecution and subsequent acquittal of an Ohio deputy charged after the shooting death of a fleeing, non-compliant suspect drew heavy response.
Here is some of what ...
By Chief Scott Hughes, Calibre Press Instructor
On August 9, Ohio Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Malone was found not guilty of reckless homicide, a third-degree felony charge leveled against him after the shooting death of a fleeing traffic stop subject. While I’m extremely happy for ...
Dr. Joel Shults’ recent article, The Parkland Deputy’s Verdict: Could That Have Been Me? drew heavy response from readers with varying opinions about former Broward Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Scot Peterson actions—or lack of action—during the 2018 mass school shooting in Parkland, ...
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Lt. Jim Glennon wrote an article addressing the drive to have combo teams of police officers and social workers respond to select calls. Check out the article HERE and e-mail us your opinions at editor@calibrepress.com or leave a comment at the bottom of ...
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Very quickly, calls for the creation and implementation of police/social worker co-response teams are gaining in number and volume nationwide. They might sound good in theory, BUT DO THEY REALLY WORK?
What are the risks? The upsides? Are these programs ...