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Texas police told to cover tattoos
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There will be a police cover-up in Corpus Christi beginning Nov. 1 — cover-up of officers’ tattoos.The department is implementing a new policy to require officers to cover their tattoos while on duty. Capt. Todd Green said the agency’s rules manual didn’t include guidance on tattoos and more people have them than 15 years ago.”If we didn’t address it, it could become problematic,” Green told the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. “We had some complaints from citizens. Because of the tattoos, they weren’t really sure that the other person in uniform was an actual police officer, and they were …Read more […..]
"My Feet are Dancing!", "Don't be Silly", "The Baby is Older", "Let me Touch Your Hair", Friends!
We have exposed Emma to music since she was a little baby. Hmmmm, wonder if she will like ’80s music when she is older–ha….. I like to dance with her as often as possible. not only will she see her Daddy having fun dancing at his old age but she will get more practice and enjoy it even more.Sometimes, when the music is on and Emma is listening to it, she will say, “Look, my feet are dancing” and show me how her feet are bouncing to the beat. She loves to dance as it is lots of fun!Another funny saying that she has is “Don’t be silly.” She says this to both Mommy and I and just shows how she is getting smarter and growing …Read more […..]
Superintendent proposes Chicago PD makeover
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is proposing a major makeover at a time when murder and other crimes are rising. The reorganization comes after Supt. Jody Weis replaced 21 of his 25 district commanders earlier this year.Budget documents presented Tuesday to the City Council show Weis wants to install two assistant superintendents who would answer directly to him. One would be in charge of administration and the other would control daily operations.Currently, there is a first deputy superintendent in charge of operations — but no administrator at the same level. The first deputy would become the assistant superintendent …Read more […..]
Officer deaths caused by drunk drivers increasing
by Craig W. Floyd Provided by The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundJD’s Tavern, about 20 miles from Springfield, Illinois, has had more than its fair share of trouble. According to one newspaper report, local law enforcement agencies were called 32 times for help during a 10-month period in 2007. “Way too much manpower has been dedicated to that one location,” said Sangamon County Sheriff’s Captain Jack Campbell.During the early morning hours of October 28, 2007, trouble had broken out once again. Two sheriff’s deputies who had been called to JD’s on another matter found themselves in a middle of a parking lot …Read more […..]
Brushing Teeth/Washing Hands,Too Busy & in a Hurry, Halloween & Leaves!
Emma has been brushing her teeth by herself for quite a while now. It started out with her just eating the toothpaste because it tastes so good. It has evolved to where she really scrubs the bottom teeth–hasn’t perfected the top teeth yet. She has been encouraged by me stating that she needs to “get the germs off her teeth.” It seems that even though she doesn’t really know what germs are and hasn’t seen them she doesn’t want them on her. This works for her letting us wash her face and hands too. During the last month or so–after observing her cousins Chrissy & Megan– she has been standing on a stool by the sink so she …Read more […..]
Detroit police sergeant found hanged in park
A Detroit police sergeant whose wife was shot to death in a suspected contract killing has been found hanged in a suburban park.Police tell the Detroit Free Press that 38-year-old Sgt. David Cobb was found dead Friday night in Sterling Heights, a city 15 miles north of downtown Detroit.Cobb’s 47-year-old wife, Rose, was fatally shot Dec. 26 in a parking lot on Detroit’s east side. In April, police arrested 27-year-old Vincent Smothers, who told police Cobb hired him to kill his wife.Smothers claimed Cobb was having an affair and wanted his wife’s life insurance money. He is awaiting trial for murder.Cobb was arrested a day …Read more […..]
Philly officers mourn cop fatally shot while pursuing suspect
PHILADELPHIA — A city police officer pursuing an armed suspect Tuesday afternoon was fatally shot, the fourth Philadelphia officer to die in the line of duty in the last year, authorities said. Another officer was wounded and the suspect was killed.The officer who died, Patrick McDonald, 30, was shot in the chest, Mayor Michael Nutter said. The other officer, 35-year-old Richard Bowes, was shot in the leg. He was in stable condition and expected to be OK, Nutter said.”We are in pain, and we are very angry about what’s going on here in our city,” Nutter said.Police said McDonald called for backup around 1:45 p.m., and …Read more […..]