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A Hero Without a Cape

It is simply refreshing to see a Police Officer in El Paso, Texas who is armed and has the choice to utilize the subject with a handgun, lay down the gun, and talk to the subject as a means of gaining the subject’s attention. This is real police work based upon true training and compassion. I am disturbed to learn from your articles that this officer’s own Police Department is considering criminal against this Officer for the video being sent out.

EPPD: An Internal Battle

I want to take a moment to comment on Sergeant Camp, what the department has chosen to do, and the track they have placed themselves on. I am a long-time veteran of the El Paso Police Department and am ashamed of what the department is becoming. 

A Comment From Another Article

The Jerusalem Press is fully back on Tuesday. However, we want to share some developments with you. 

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he Jewish Story of the UNC Frat Boys Who Held up the American Flag

A dozen members of the Jewish fraternity AEPi were among the young men who held the American flag aloft after anti-Israel protesters tore it down.

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

25% Not Connected to University

More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say

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.

NYPD Clears Columbia U Building, Arrests Dozens of Pro-Hamas ProtestersNYPD Clears Columbia U Building

Tuesday night saw the arrest of numerous pro-Hams protesters at Columbia University in Manhattan by hundreds of police officers in riot gear.

Pro-Hamas Jews are Jews for antisemitism

The presence of Jews among those demonstrating for Hamas and supporting the surge in antisemitism doesn’t vindicate the “pro-Palestine” cause.