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From a Reader: Make No Mistake

There is no doubt in my mind that this has been a career pattern of intimidation and getting away with absolute corruption within the ranks of his unit/shift. I often wonder about the story that you wrote in regards to the same Lieutenant not responding to a call from Officers being faced with an active shooter

Transparency: Not Really

[This article was edited to correct spelling and syntax] “He’s like a little kid that just got all he wanted…

IDF Takes Operational Control of Rafah Crossing

he Israel Defense Forces took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday morning, as tanks from the 401st Armored Brigade of the 162nd Division rolled right up to the station.

EPPD Chief Admits Staffing Concerns

“I want to give you this screenshot of what the chief has sent to all of us. It is really only empty words coming from someone who really doesn’t listen to us. We say we need something, like shields, and he buys us batons. The chief is a hypocrite and this shows you are starting to get to him.”  

Officers Losing Confidence

This morning, our inboxes were filled with emails from Officers with the El Paso Police Department. Concerns about a rogue Lieutenant and the use of patrol cars for TxDot and DHS jobs are the concerns of the day.

EPPD & Eddens: Police Not at Fault

When Officers do a good job, we should support them in the case of Eddes, who died while in custody of EPPD, the Police are not at fault.

CBP Officer Make Several Large Drug Busts

El Paso area CBP officers begin week with several large drug busts.

Rodriguez: Just Part of the Problem

“The video of him responding, the walk when he gets out of the unit,” says one officer, “it’s disgusting and a disgrace to the badge. He’s found a way to turn public service into personal gain, and no one seems to care.”

Better The Devil You Know

Some of us have spoken up, been blocklisted, and made an example for our colleagues. Lt. Rodriguez has no shift that respects him; he only gains any form of reaction from fear of retaliation. Lt. Rodriguez will smirk and grin at you in a defined manner of a smug boy-like demeanor. He believes he is “untouchable,” and the lack of support from our supervisors and the second floor seems to be correct.

Congress Passes Measure to Ban TikTok: Which U.S. States are Most AffectedCongress Passes Measure to Ban TikTok

Following years of contention surrounding the Chinese-owned app TikTok, Congress has recently passed a measure to ban the popular video-sharing platform. This decision has sparked concern among users across the U.S. raising questions about its impact on millions of TikTok users nationwide.