It break's my heart and spirit when 2 LODD's happen within a span of 5 days here in Canada. Sometimes tears are not enough!!
My country has lost 2 more fine young police officers in the line of duty this past week and it tears me up inside. The USA has also lost fine Officers in the past week also, and a part of my soul goes along with a part of my spirit everytime I see another LODD notice come into my e mail inbox. On occassion an LODD is unavoidable such as MVA's when an Officer is hit from behind while on a traffic call and his/her cruiser is pushed forward and into them. I say unavoidable but that's not true, sure they can be avoided but an Officer's mind can only process so much information at one time, and the Lord has not provided the human race with eyes that circle our heads. Even the loss of a moment's concentration can lead to a tragedy , a needless loss of an LE life. In the latest case where a 15 year veteran Constable of the Ontario Provincial Police was laid to rest Friday, happened by the most heinous of circumstances, a traffic stop, and an ambush. Cst. Vu Phan of the O...