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THE CHIGAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT In an effort to determine the top crime fighting agency in the country, the president narrowed the field to three finalist, the CIA, the FBI, and the Chicago Police. The three remaining contenders were given the task of catching a rabbit which was released into the forest. The CIA went into the forest. They placed animal informants throughout. They questioned all plant and mineral witnesses. After three months of extensive investigation they concluded that rabbits do not exist. The FBI went into the forest. After two weeks without a capture, they burned the forest killing everything in it, including the rabbit. They made no apologies. The rabbit deserved it. The CPD went into the forest. They came out two hours later with a badly beaten bear. The bear was yelling "Okay, Okay, I'm a rabbit, I'm a rabbit".

OAKLAND -- Even in death, Oakland police Officer John Hege has saved four lives. Hege, who was among four officers killed Saturday by a gunman in East Oakland, has given renewed hope to four men. One now has Hege's heart beating inside him. Two others have his kidneys and a fourth has the 41-year-old officer's liver. Hege made it be known that if he died, he wanted to be an organ donor. Officials said Wednesday that his action had meant a second chance for the four men. "He chose in death as he did in life to help those in need," the California Transplant Donor Network said in a statement. "We know those who are receiving his gifts thank him and his family with gratitude and a shared sense of loss at his passing." The names of the recipients were not disclosed, but officials said all the men live in California. His father said he had been told the four live in the Bay Area. Hege, a motorcycle officer and 10-year department veteran, renewed his driver's ...

Anyone who would like to make a contribution to trust funds set up for the families may do so by two methods — wire transfer or by check. Wire transfers may be made directly to the following Merrill Lynch accounts: The Dunakin Children's Family Trust, Acct. No. 204-04065; The Romans Children's Family Trust, Acct. No. 204-04066; and The Sakai Family Trust, Acct. No. 204-04064. No fund had been set up as of Monday afternoon on behalf of Hege, who had no children. Individual checks can also be made out to the families and mailed to the Oakland Police Officer's Association, Attn: Rennee Hassna, 555 5th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607. Make checks payable to the Dunakin Children's Family Trust; the Romans Children's Family Trust; Sakai Family Trust. By Marcus Wohlsen Associated Press John Deruiter of Walnut Creek, Calif., who works in Oakland, Calif., signs a book of condolences for the fallen Oakland police officers at City Hall in Oakland. Oakland's police department ha...

May the fallen four heroes find eternal rest!! I am just sickened over the events that occured in Oakland CA this past weekend, by the death's of four comrades, and the actions that followed by the fucking animals that stood around watching these good men die for no reason. I was sitting back and reviewing the action's and the comments and news stories when I got to thinking to myself, " could this have been an on purpose action of suicide by cop??"! This fucking scumbag took the lives of four officer's needlessly when I'm sure he could have walked into any FOP and more than one Brother would have volunterred to "help" this shit bag out with his wishes. Hell he could have contacted me and I would have taken personal days to fly down and "help" him out. He was a loser, had a "no-bail" warrant so of course HE had nothing to lose. The 3 strike law would have made it impossible for him to see the light of day as a free man again, bu...

LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS/ INFORMATION FOR SURVIVORS This is the compilation of information about death benefits available to surviving families of law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. Information within deals with the major death benefits available from the federal and state government levels. Therefore, you are advised to check with your local government (city and county) agencies, retirement programs, unions and private organizations and associations (both local and state) for benefits that may be available to surviving spouses and dependents of law enforcement officers. Handling your legal and financial affairs is a personal matter. I might, however, suggest the following: (1) Consult legal assistance. (2) Consult financial planning assistance. You may also want to: (1) Have a current will. (2) Review the named beneficiary in your life, health, and accident insurance policies on a regular basis. (3) Keep your insurance papers, your wi...

RETAINING YOUR WEAPON! SOME TIPS AND HINTS!! Many people think that if their pistol is concealed they don’t need to worry about weapon retention. While concealment is one aspect of retention, it is not the only one. The primary tool in our tool box for defense against a weapon grab is "alertness and awareness" to our surroundings, Cooper's Condition Yellow!! Weapon Retention skills are something every person who carries a firearm should acquire. When carrying a firearm you should always choose your equipment based on quality and not price or style. For example, Fobus brand holsters are notorious for failing during retention drills. If fact paddle holsters in general are not good choices from a retention aspect. Weapon Retention training for handguns comes in two parts. Retaining the weapon while in the holster and retaining the weapon while in hand. First, we’ll discuss retention from the holster. You should always make sure your firearm is concealed at all times. If nobo...

IN THE LINE OF DUTY Subject: Mountie investigation... An RCMP officer stops at a ranch up in Iron Mountain, B.C. and talks withthe old ranch owner.He tells the rancher, 'I need to inspect your ranch for illegal grown drugs.'The old rancher says, 'Okay, but don't go in that field over there.'The RCMP officer verbally explodes saying, 'Mister, I have the authority ofthe Federal Government with me.' Reaching into his rear pant pocket andremoving his badge. The officer proudly displays it to the farmer.'See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish..on anyland. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear?Do you understand?' The old rancher nods politely and goes about his chores. Later, the old rancher hears loud screams and spies the RCMP officer runningfor his life and close behind is the rancher's bull.With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer.The officer is clearly terrified.The old rancher ...

WOMAN'S PERFECT BREAKFAST She's sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee. Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box.. Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week. Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. And her husband is on the back of the milk carton. Keep reading-they get better!!! WOMEN'S REVENGE 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet , I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. 'So, do you always carry your TV remote?' I asked. 'No,' she replied, 'but my husband refused to come shopping with me, And I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally.' UNDERSTANDING WOMEN (A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE) I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, Pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root, And still be afraid of a spider. ; __________________________...

Fear in Police Work Fear is a complex emotion, one which can be either a healthy response to real danger or an irrational reaction to circumstances merely perceived as threatening. Although "...it continues...to perform its survival function, in all too many instances it becomes a reason in itself for behaviors that are life defeating. It moves the individual to self-defense when no self-defense is called for; making him withdraw from situations where his own best interests, and those of others, can only be served by his confident approach; making him repulse as enemies those who might otherwise enter into fellowship with him." Fear's transcendent characteristics include a set of physiological adjustments---the "flight or fight" phenomena, externalized expressions of anxiety, and efforts to manage subjectively perceived threats. Although these universal elements color judgments in all work settings, occupational expectations sometimes limit the options available...

Tom came to me a few days ago wanting to contribute to ThinkingDiver. Tom is a police public safety diver and he’s been diving for 28 years, instructing for 21, and is currently the chief Instructor/TO for his police department’s Underwater Recovery Team. I thought it would be a fascinating read, I am sure you’ll feel the same. Tom has sent me a few other articles which I will publish soon. The following was written by Cpl. Bob Teather RCMP in 1991: Public Safety Divers are human, believe it or not - just like the rest of us. They come in various sizes and shapes and speak with as many accents and languages as there are lakes and rivers. Public Safety Divers are found everywhere; in large cities, rural communities and at most departmental budget meetings. The best way to get one is pick up the telephone. Public Safety Divers deliver lectures, diving equipment and bad news. They’re expected to have the wisdom of King Solomon, the abilities of Superman and the generosity of Santa Claus. ...