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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...

A police officer is driving by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents. The police officer jumps from his patrol car, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful hit from his baton. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the police officer brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly. A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the officer, says, ' Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I've seen a police officer do in my whole life. ' 'Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger, and acted as my duties require. ' 'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow's papers will have this on the front pag...

I is just saddening to hear of the Olympic games getting over shadowed by the the actions of some " BAD" cops and Canadian Forces personel who were top be the shining stars to this world wide event and a symbol of national pride for Canada. I was totally sickened to hear that an RCMP S/SGT. with 19 years of service on the force has been booted from the security detail and charged with theft under $5000. Yes. you read that right, S/SGT. Suzanne Denise Marie Martel, a 19 year veteran of my beloved force has brought disgrace and shame not only on herself, but to the RCMP, and to Canada in general at a time when we were to be ambassador's to the world, the Olympic's that were 10 years in the planning, preperation, and staging. The games that united the country with the torch relay....brought down a few notches because of a members unethical actions. She was not alone though..other LEO's have been sent home from various department's, and 4 Canadian Forces sol...

Mark Gallagher was one hell of a swell guy, a Canadian Hero, and died doing what he loved the best, and that was helping others. Supt. Doug Coates is on the left and Sgt, Mark Gallagher is on the right in the photo. REST WELL BROTHERS, we have your watch. Widow of RCMP officer killed in Haiti says he was 'kindness personified' Module body IN MEMORY OF MARK By The Canadian Press NORTHAMPTON, N.B. - The New Brunswick widow of an RCMP officer killed in Haiti says her husband loved the work he was doing and was known for his unending kindness. Lisa Gallagher says her husband, Sgt. Mark Gallagher, loved helping people and that ultimately led him to Haiti. The mother of two adult children read a statement Friday to reporters in the couple's home in Northampton. With her son and daughter at her side, Lisa Gallagher described her husband as "kindness personified." She thanked people for their support in the days leading up to the news Thursday night that his body had b...

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5:41 PM 27/9/09 CAN YOU SURVIVE AN OFF-DUTY ENCOUNTER?? Hey these situations can and do come up, and frequently. There isn't a day goes by when you may hear about a fellow Officers " war story" on what he encountered when off duty. And these aren't the best situations to be in as you don't have immediate back up, may be in a small jurisdiction where there may only be 1 or 2 Officers on at the time , ( like my buddy in Archie Missouri). have family or friends with you, and don't have the full compliment of your duty belt to help you out. But with planning there is a very good chance you'll come out un-scathed and a happy ending will be had!! I had a close call 5 years ago while travelling in the Western part of my country, in a bar in Calgary, when all hell broke loose. Even with tin in hand and yelling "I'M A LEO" I was almost fired on by one of Calgary's Finest!!! It was most likely my poor planning that put me in the situa...